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Tom Curren, Bruce Irons Among 2017 Rip Curl Cup Invitees
WSL
Rip Curl and the WSL have officially announced the 16 surfers invited to compete in the Rip Curl Cup 2017, to be held on the best day of waves at Padang Padang between July 10 and August 10.
Among the world's best surfers preparing to push the limits of tuberiding in pursuit of the prestigious title are: 3x World Champion Tom Curren, North Shore charger Mason Ho and former CT superstar Bruce Irons. Among the surfing luminaries representing Indonesia are defending Rip Curl Cup Champion Mega Semadhi, Indonesian surfing ambassador Rizal Tandjung and two-time Indonesian Champion Lee Wilson.
Going by the numbers, there's no question 2017's lineup of invited surfers is one of the most potent ever assembled: a 3x World Champion, five Championship Tour (CT) event champions and four Indonesian National Champions are among the all-star lineup of surfers vying for the 2017 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang.
In addition to Curren, Ho and Irons, goofyfoot barrel mercenaries Damien Hobgood and Clay Marzo will also be making their return to the Rip Curl Cup, hoping to better their finals appearances from last year and claim the coveted Cup. Meanwhile, reigning Rip Curl Cup Champion and pride of Balinese surfing Mega Semadhi said he's looking forward to a rematch with the big names, no matter how it plays out.
"Padang Padang is one of the best waves in Indonesia," Semadhi said. "It's the perfect spot to share with some of the best tube riders in the world. When you get that combination of wave quality and talent for one special day, everyone is always going to leave stoked no matter where they end up finishing."
Following is the complete surfer lineup for the 2017 Rip Curl Cup:
International Surfers:
Note: Only eight international surfers will receive a spot in the event. Entry granted on first-come, best-dressed basis.
Indonesian Surfers:
The final remaining invitation will go to the winner of the local trials, to be held at Padang on the best day of surf conditions from July 1 - 7.
Rizal Tandjung
Bali is usually a magnet for thousands of surfers from around the world, but this year a lucky few locals have been enjoying all the waves.
The waiting game begins at Padang Padang for Indo's premiere tube-riding shootout.
A huge swell is set to hit Indo on Tuesday putting event organisers for the 2016 Rip Curl Cup on high alert.
Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang
Friday's swell failed to materialize, so the next call will be 7:00 am local time on Sunday.
The Rip Curl Cup on Bali has a month-long waiting period, and gathers some of the biggest names in the sport.
Balinese traditions were on display for the exciting opening ceremony.
The world's best barrel riders set their sights on Bali's hollowest wave for this year's Rip Curl Cup amid an epic season of waves.