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Pre-heat preparation… Jacob Melish demonstrating how high he is planning to take his board.
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There was a great turn out for the Air Off, with a spirited vibe during the entire event.
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Rigard Smit shuntin'...
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...and puntin'.
Jet-ski assist is nothing new to surfing. A few years back an exhibition was held at the Valley of Waves, in the Lost City, which featured in the Zag. As for the Air Off, it is the first of its kind that we know of in Africa, that took place inside a contest format.
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Andrew Smith gets tech...
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It was a real carnival atmosphere with WolfAlley incorporating DJ's and artists for the whole gig. Graffiti artists like Bernie here were putting on exhibitions in the downtime.
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Bjorn Larson going for height and distance.
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Tommy Kruger airs one out for the home crowd.
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Matt Pallett punted his way to second place.
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Local hoodlum, Jacob Melish, put on a good show for the home support.
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Andrew Smith uncoiling.
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Another local, Mikhail Thompson, was sticking his moves and earned himself a place in the final.
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Another local, Mikhail Thompson, was sticking his moves and earned himself a place in the final.
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Finding the best section to enter is a whole new dynamic that is jet-ski assist.
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Rigard going huge.
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The judges scored each maneuver according to its commitment, difficulty and innovation.
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JP Oliver throws out a stylish Alley-oop.
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Durban's Matt Pallett ever so stylish. Matt was unlucky to lose out in the final earning the runner up place against Llandudno grom Jordan Alexander.
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Jordan was Mr consistency and claimed the title as SA's undisputed jet-ski assist surfing champion.
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Jordan and Matt get a face full of champers at prize-giving.
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