{"id":46542,"date":"2014-07-19T12:09:06","date_gmt":"2014-07-19T19:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=46542"},"modified":"2014-07-24T12:15:43","modified_gmt":"2014-07-24T19:15:43","slug":"fanning-takes-parko-in-j-bay-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=46542","title":{"rendered":"Fanning Takes Parko In J-Bay Final"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nMick Fanning and Joel Parkinson celebrate after the Final of the J-Bay Open.<\/em>
\n Image: ASP \/ Kirstin Scholtz<\/em><\/p>\n

It was an Australian showdown in South Africa as Mick Fanning<\/strong> and Joel Parkinson<\/strong> faced off in the finals of the J-Bay Open<\/strong>, stop six of eleven of the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championships Tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fanning\u2019s first wave of the heat earned him an excellent 9.00 for a double-barrel and powerful carves. He went on to use his polished skills to bank a second solid score and a two-wave heat total of 17.00 (out of a possible 20). Parkinson, the 2012 ASP World Champion, fought his way back into contention with rides of 7.43 and 6.17 but was still looking for 9.57 points when time ran out. Fanning previously dispatched Owen Wright (AUS), Alejo Muniz (BRA) and Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) on route to the Final.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For the official word from the ASP including final results, follow he jump.<\/p>\n

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J-Bay Open
\nStop No. 6 on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championship Tour<\/p>\n

Location: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
\nHolding period: 10 – 21 July 2014
\nCall: Finals day completed
\nConditions: Six-to-ten foot (2-3 metre) waves with stiff offshore winds
\nJEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Saturday, July 19, 2014): A thrilling Finals day at the J-Bay Open, stop No. 6 of 11 on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), saw Mick Fanning (AUS) crowned event champion in epic conditions at Supertubes. The reigning three-time ASP World Champion faced fellow Australian Joel Parkinson in an historic and hard-fought Final in flawless conditions. Super Saturday at Jeffreys Bay saw the world\u2019s best surfers take to the water in pumping six-to-ten foot surf and thousands of fans gathered to watch the final 12 surfers battle the waves and each other. Surfing legends Tom Curren (USA) and Mark Occhilupo (AUS) also took on the classic walls of J-Bay as part of the ASP Heritage Series.<\/p>\n

Mick Fanning (AUS) took his second WCT win of the season after defeating fellow Australian and childhood friend Joel Parkinson in the Final of the J-Bay Open. The victory is his third win at Jeffreys Bay (his previous wins were in 2006 and 2002) and moves Fanning to No. 3 in the ASP WCT rankings. Fanning\u2019s first wave of the heat earned him an excellent 9.00 for a double-barrel and powerful carves. He went on to use his polished skills to bank a second solid score and a two-wave heat total of 17.00 (out of a possible 20). Parkinson, the 2012 ASP World Champion, fought his way back into contention with rides of 7.43 and 6.17 but was still looking for 9.57 points when time ran out. Fanning previously dispatched Owen Wright (AUS), Alejo Muniz (BRA) and Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) on route to the Final.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never dreamed that I would get to surf a J-Bay final with Joel (Parkinson),\u201d said Mick Fanning. \u201cI\u2019m so tired but it\u2019s a dream-come-true kind of day. Joel is one of my favourite surfers and my best friend, we\u2019ve known each other since we were kids. I\u2019m so stoked, it was such an incredible day of waves and I\u2019m just so thankful that I got to surf it. A big thanks to the ASP and everyone involved in bringing the event back to the Tour.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joel Parkinson (AUS) posted his second runner-up finish of the year and the result sees him move to No. 2 on the ASP WCT rankings. Parkinson, two-time winner at Jeffreys Bay (1999, 2009), topped Matt Wilkinson (AUS) and Adriano de Souza (BRA) before facing Fanning in the Final. Despite a valiant effort Parkinson was unable to find the near-perfect score needed to surpass Fanning for the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an amazing heat and Mick (Fanning) is such a great surfer,\u201d said Joel Parkinson. \u201cI made a couple of bad decisions and I just didn\u2019t get the right waves. It would\u2019ve been nice to get a win but that was a brilliant day of surfing with amazing waves and it was so wonderful to be part of it\u201d<\/p>\n

Matt Wilkinson (AUS) was defeated by Joel Parkinson (AUS) in the first Semifinal of the J-Bay Open. Fresh from his runner-up finish at the ASP Qualification Series Prime event, the Mr Price Pro Ballito, the Semifinal berth moves him to No. 21 on the rankings. The thrilling clash saw Parkinson post a solid two-wave total to put him in the lead, leaving Wilkinson in need of a 9.66 to close the gap. With just seven minutes left on the clock Parkinson use his priority, getting tubed twice for a Perfect 10. Wilkinson was undeterred and fired back with a 9.77, but it wasn\u2019t enough for the win. He takes home an equal third-place finish, his best result of the 2014 season. Wilkinson previously dispatched 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) in Round 3 and 2007 J-Bay winner Taj Burrow (AUS) in the Quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so stoked to have made it to the Semifinals,\u201d said Matt Wilkinson. \u201cI came into this competition with almost no results so far this year, but I feel that I\u2019ve improved in every heat. It feels really great to have so much support, especially for the goofy footers who have done so well at this event.\u201d<\/p>\n

Owen Wright (AUS) faced eventual event winner Mick Fanning (AUS) in the second Semifinal, securing a third-place finish and moving to No. 11 on the rankings. The goofy footer, who defeated ASP World No. 1 Gabriel Medina (BRA) in the Quarterfinals, took an early lead with a series of whipping backside snaps. However, Wright was unable to hold onto it for long with Fanning earning a 7.17 and 8.00 to put him in a combination situation. Wright answered quickly with a series of vertical snaps for a 7.23 but Fanning replied with an excellent 9.00 and took the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI chose a couple of wrong waves at the start of the heat and that really set me back,\u201d said Owen Wright. \u201cMick (Fanning) was just clinical in his approach to the heat. I feel so privileged just to be here, competing at J-Bay. It has by far been the best event for me, I\u2019m loving it. All year I\u2019ve been trying to stay focused and trying to put in the time and I think it\u2019s paying off.\u201d<\/p>\n

Legendary surfers Tom Curren (USA) and Mark Occhilupo (AUS) took to the water in front of an enthralled crowd at Jeffreys Bay for the first installment of the ASP Heritage Series. The series is designed to celebrate and honor the foundational contributors to the sport of surfing by showcasing rematches between iconic surfers. Curren, three-time ASP World Champion (1985, 1986, 1990) and Occhilupo, 1999 ASP World Champion, battled in flawless J-Bay conditions. Curren\u2019s effortless forehand approach was up against Occhilupo\u2019s historic backhand attack. The American posted a Perfect 10 for three huge carves and a deep barrel putting the Australian in a combination situation. Occhilupo, winner of the first ASP event in J-Bay in 1984, took a final long ride down the point but was unable to post the excellent scores needed to take back the win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love J-Bay, the waves are brilliant and the people are wonderful,\u201d said Tom Curren. \u201cIt\u2019s so great to watch all the guys compete here in such fantastic conditions. I got a little carried away during that ten-point ride, the waves were so good. It\u2019s Sonny Miller\u2019s birthday today so I just want to dedicate this to him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was sensational,\u201d said Mark Occhilupo. \u201cIt was all about surfing J-Bay in all its perfection and putting on a great show for the crowd. Tom (Curren) ripped but it was also great fun and I had a blast out there. I think the ASP Heritage Series will really grow legs and I look forward to seeing other legends match up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caption: Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson celebrate after the Final of the J-Bay Open.
\nImage: ASP \/ Kirstin Scholtz<\/p>\n

J-Bay Open Final Result:
\nMick Fanning (AUS) 17.00 def. Joel Parkinson (AUS) 13.60<\/p>\n

J-Bay Open Semifinal Results:
\nSemifinal 1: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 18.83 def. Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 15.54
\nSemifinal 2: Mick Fanning (AUS) 17.00 def. Owen Wright (AUS) 12.50<\/p>\n

J-Bay Open Quarterfinal Results:
\nQuarterfinal 1: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 14.50 def. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 10.33
\nQuarterfinal 2: Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 17.83 def. Taj Burrow (AUS) 16.44
\nQuarterfinal 3: Owen Wright (AUS) 17.40 def. Gabriel Medina (BRA) 16.07
\nQuarterfinal 4: Mick Fanning (AUS) 16.66 def. Alejo Muniz (BRA) 9.67<\/p>\n

J-Bay Open Round 5 Results:
\nHeat 1: Adriano de Souza (BRA) 10.33 def. Josh Kerr (AUS) 9.04
\nHeat 2: Taj Burrow (AUS) 12.83 def. Kolohe Andino (USA) 9.34
\nHeat 3: Gabriel Medina (BRA) 11.17 def. C.J. Hobgood (USA) 11.10
\nHeat 4: Mick Fanning (AUS) 15.67 def. Fredrick Patacchia (HAW) 8.13<\/p>\n

J-Bay Open Heritage Series Results:
\nTom Curren (USA) 18.83 def. Mark Occhilupo (AUS) 12.16<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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