The strong Aussie contingent have taken a bit of a battering in the Azores today. In round three, 15 became 10 and in Round four 10 has become 5.
Round five is the first of the man on man rounds. Australia is guaranteed to get one through to the quarters due to an all Aussie heat between Jayke Sharpe and Jarrad Howse. There are no easy heats with everyone being high on the 'QS and chasing either qualification or a safety net for a poor WCT year.
Yadin Nichol was knocked out in a very strong, all Australian round 4 heat. He had a shocker only getting just over six for two rides. This result won't alter his total points but shouldn't knock his position around too much. He will now head to his sponsor WCT event at Trestles which starts in the middle of September.
The conditions are still contestable. Waves are overhead but being a beachie wave selection has been critical. There was a 10 in the last heat for a nice backhand barrel but it was probably a bit over scored. The ASP has really encouraged the judges to give 10s to the best use of the conditions, which is why you see them in most contests and why you can't really compare 10s in one event or even on one day with another.
Have to remember to remind the judges before my heat if we ever get organised enough to hold a contest !!!!!
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