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Picture of the day goes to Mick Fanning ASP World Champion 2009

What a day at Pipe today. The waves were at a nice 6 – 8 feet today and the conditions were more than good. The trade winds were very moderate to non existent. A great day for Mick Fanning to win his second ASP World Title. The contest did only to to the 3rd round today but there was only one man that could take the title from Fanning and that was Joel Parkinson.

It was a nail biting situation Parkinson was behind in his heat and needed a 6.63 to advance, Fanning was alreday paddling out for his 4th round heat. The heat for Joel Parkinson was almost over as the set approached only 30 seconds before the horn he paddled for the wave but got lip launched by the closeout. That was the moment Mick Fanning realized he just became ASP World Champion. What a moment.

I also have a great video form the the Billabong Maui Pro 2009 where Stephanie Gilmore cleaned up for the 2nd time. The professional surfing world seems to be in the hands of the Aussies for this year.