An incredible finish to the worlds 2007

[Jon Manss]

I just got back from The Contest Finals and am hear to tell you I have not seen a finer display of surfing in my life. Solid 6 foot surf was ripped to pieces by Baden Smith, Gavin Coleman, Mat Gallagher and Barry Baker. No one in the crowd can say for certain who won, so you'll have to wait for the results tonight along with the rest of us. The Lane put on a first class finish with High quality surf that allowed every rider to show their game and they all did their best. You will be hearing about this one for a long time. Can't wait for the results. What a stoker!!

[surfhorn]

No matter the outcome, this was a week of fun in the (freezing) sun with some of the nicest people on this Earth. As a non competitor, I totally enjoyed watching the high caliber of surfing. And when the waves dropped in size, I was doubly amazed by the quality of the surfing.

When a kneeboarder makes riding smaller waves look so easy you know that person has a ton of talent.

Well done to all competitors, spectators and to the KSUSA organizating committee.

[Bryn]

Excellent stuff! Can't wait for the results!!!!!

Congrats to all involved, as has been said elsewhere everyone's a winner

[joe]

The results for all heats have been posted, with the exception of the final heat results in each division. See the link on the home page or click here: CONTEST RESULTS.

Final Results will be announce tonight at the Awards Ceremony and will be post soon after.

[Jon Manss]

Here's the scoop Open division Gavin Coleman 1st Barry Baker 2nd, Matt Galagher 3rd and Baden Smith 4th.

[joe]

Final Results have now been posted.

Congratulations to winners and all of the of the competitors.

[KAVA]

ok now how about some pics of the champions holding their trophies? you know like the one where kelly slater is poppin the cork on some chapagne between 2 young hotties

[gene west]

I vote for Kava's niece to be on the podium,passin'out trophy's!!!!

[jdkneelo]

You can,t get a better world champion in my book.Awesome ability plus humility in one package congradulations Gavin

[Jimputz]

I'd be more than happy to see Kava's niece just passed out.

[KAVA]

LOL! she is a motocross chic. As long as you keep it somewhat nice i wont have to hunt you down like the big game i usually hunt. Looking forawd to NZ hunting red stag and the best trout fishing in the world! anyone know where in NZ the worlds will be? Raglan sure would be nice. I have family in Hamilton and Auckland so I will be staying rather cheap! My cousin has a place in Waihi beach here is a pic (my cousin is pictured)


here is a taste of the east coast too


for those who havent been to NZ you are in for a treat! some real nice night life and lots of culture. however bring your own women as there arent too many there other than the type beeline like that go baaa baa!!!!
I know of soe tongan KAVA Clubs there to for those who wish to sample the dirty water

[surfhorn]

Worlds in NZ will in in April of 2009. I'm bringing my fly rod!

[gene west]

A Kiwi friend of mine from Whangerai (spellcheck please) told me not to forget my gumboots, as there are few women (props to Bintang) but 60 million sheep..."they don't cook mate, but they don't talk back either".!

[surfhorn]

Sounds like that story about a stump-broke horse..............