Chris Davidson- The Leyten Double Fister.

It was Davos day in Seignosse,France on Saturday August 23rd. 2008 Rip Curl Pro 6 Star Prime.

A first in ASP surfing history saw two competitors exit the water 10 minutes before the end of a quarter final heat as Josh Kerr (Aus) scored a 10 and a 9.17 comboeing power-surfer Drew Courtney with 12 minutes remaining in small offshore swell.
Sparking a flood of internet abuse and professional criticism Josh in his ever so sensational style exited the water with 12 minutes remaining . Two Minutes later as the swell seemingly came to a standstill, and happy with his achievement to date the notorious backhand hacker Drew Courtney(Aus) quietly exited the water. The 3 time World Arial champ had him in checkmate with waves too small to pull a huge hack and the freak having punted his trademark to land a perfect 10 in one maneuver. Steak and three veg would not cut it.

Although confidence brimming it didn't last and the in following heat Davo consistent with his previous strategy put Josh in the chasers seat from the start posting a 7 and a 5 from go. Two decent scores in the bag and it was out the back to chase a better scoring wave. Kerr although the full repertoire athlete, punt or power turn he was on the back foot. Semi final over and Davo was on his roll.

Finals - Davo and Jihad Khodr (BRA) both agreed to wait an hour for the swell to build.

Jihad was on fire throughout this event with some ealier outstanding airs aswell as a couple of huge hacks,commentary was in his favour, until Davo rode his first wave. Resembling a small day in North Narra car park rights Davo linked the soft sections with spead, painted the closeouts with floaters and finished one of his nine point rides with the textbook layback. Confidence up, first claim and the roll continued.
Wave selection, variety and execution as each turn hit the midnight mark or beyond another 9 pointer Davo exited the water with 5 minutes remaining...........
"It has been a tough time for me since I got back on the WQS," Davidson said. "I was injured last year and with very few sponsorships so it has been a struggle but I am already looking forward to competing against the ASP Top 45 next year. So stoked, I cannot believe I have won it."
The White Dark Horse is back!!!!

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