Australian South Coast Pro-Bendalong NSW 2006

hart · Post by **hart** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 1:12 am

Matt Gallagher has just taken out 1st place Opens of the (first) pro-am contest in Australia for 2006

This is the first Pro-contest result from OZ in preparation for the World Titles in Santa Cruz later this year

Matt deserves this result through his tireless dedication to kneeboarding and his extraordinary surfing ability

hart

ps

full results I am sure, will follow..

but this post

is all for Matt!

so stoked for you, mate

john - · Post by **john -** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 1:56 am

we know that hart is impressed cos this is about the fourth thread hes ever started

well down MG

finger · Post by **finger** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 2:07 am

UPDATES AND PHOTOS ON KSA NOW

Sparrow · Post by **Sparrow** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 2:54 am

Hey Bruce,
Matt surfed really good. A well earned win though it was very close between Kyle & Matt. Baden 3rd & Cheyne Simpson 4th
Some photo's of yesterday & small write up of the day.
http://www.kneeboardsurfaustralia.com/b ... %20set.htm
Gavin won the Senior mens

Talk soon Bruce.

MWROBERTSON · Post by **MWROBERTSON** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:36 am

Hats off to Matt!

I had the pleasure of staying with Matt Gallagher, David Parkes,
Jamie Mc Hugh, Don Harris and Damion Coates up on the Sunshine Coast five years ago.

We had a few free surfs out in front of our house at the beachbreak. Everyone was shredding and maybe someday I'll write a story about the evening session we had but today I did want to comment on Matt in response to his win.

Matt was out front in some pretty small and windy yet peaky beach break. As I was getting ready to go out, I saw Matt connecting and bouncing off small sections like a ping pong ball! I was so impressed that he could generate both speed and power where there seemed to be none. He would rip a turn here, and off the top there and then milk these waves all the way to the beach. Some of the most impressive surfing ever!

I'm very happy for Matt. He is a great surfer and frankly I'm suprised that he hasn't received more accolades from the community.

Way to go Matt!

SFKneelo · Post by **SFKneelo** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:46 pm

Matt surfed really well in '99 NZ. Every wave was a series of connected, flowing turns. I've seen great photos, but, live, his surfing is really inspiring.

Congrats on the win, and, in the spirit of the thread, know your surfing reaches out far and wide!

ross · Post by **ross** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:48 pm

definately a popular win i'd say.lets hope he keeps the momentum going all the way to Santa Cruz.
was he riding the steptail Bruce?

hart · Post by **hart** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:57 pm

finger wrote:UPDATES AND PHOTOS ON KSA NOW

hey finger..

its now kinda late on Monday night in OZ and I still can't find an update to the results on the KSA site

(last update Saturday..end of day 1)

If I knew more results (for sure), I would post them here..

hi ross..

let you know when we (Matt) talk some more..no mobile reception in Bendy and each sms and voicemail had to be focussed!

Simon Farrer said that the way Matt linked one vertical manoeuvre to the next was the reason that he (deserved) to win

Stoked again, MattyG

hart

ps

No offense intended (at all) KSA site..I'll go there again now and delete this post if I've stuffed up

cheers

finger · Post by **finger** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:22 am

bruce

the link by simon above is what i was refering to sorry for any confusion

gary

red · Post by **red** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:52 pm

When people discuss the hottest kneeboarders in the world 3 names constantly come up. Matt G, Gav Coleman and Simon Farrer. All are recognised for their vertical attack, full-on power turns and flowing style.

It's good to see Matt win again after a long drought.

Next time Matt don't sell the board that served you so well throughout the contest just before your age-group final and have to ride a back-up.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:09 pm

Are there any more videos, pics or journals up anywhere about this contest. I'd love to see 'em. I have Jon Manss copy of "No Help Kneeded", which has so many Aussies (and South Africans) tearing it up in that World contest. Best contest surfing in mediocre waves I've ever seen...

southpeakbrad · Post by **southpeakbrad** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:19 pm

Congrats to Matt and all of the competitors. The photos are great; you guys rip!!

hart · Post by **hart** » Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:51 pm

hey brad

i just noticed on ksa site there is a vid of matty MAKING a barrel roll

..his surfing is totally state of the art

i am so stoked to shape for such talented guys

hart

simon and gav included (and if anyone thinks that's a plug..go get another life)

ps

thx red for your post

..but this one belongs to Gallagher

and Santa Cruz

fruitbat · Post by **fruitbat** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:00 am

Bruce,
I saw Matt surf at worlds 2002 and Simon when he was younger and on vid. also Gavin on vid. All are great kneelos and do us proud.

Fruir-Bat

john - · Post by **john -** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:53 pm

hart wrote:
(and if anyone thinks that's a plug..go get another life)

Hands up if mr harts speaking to you!

As the venerable Buddhist Lama would suggest..."You dont have to believe everything you think"

opps sorry

small joke...saw "another life" and thought reincarnation plug

no pm's please