Highlights: Tricky Conditions Send Elite to Air in J-Bay

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Friday, July 10, 2015

Conditions became increasingly challenging over the course of Round 1 as elite transitioned from traditional rail surfing to serious progression on the opening day of competition at the J-Bay Open.

Artist: Civil Twilight
Track: When, When

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Today: J-Bay Drama on ABC

US fans can catch all the action and terrifying finale of the 2015 J-Bay Open on ABC's World of X Games at 3 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Turpel Off Air

Immediately after the J-Bay shark attack and away from the WSL commentary booth, Joe Turpel shared his thoughts on the harrowing event.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Fanning Speaks: "Unlucky, But Lucky"

Safely back in Australia, Mick Fanning and Julian Wilson held a press conference to discuss the shark encounter at the J-Bay Open.

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