The best of action clip is here from mission #2 of the Red Bull Storm Chase, and it is awesome! One of the best edits and best action we’ve seen!
It’s finally here! The sick and gnarly action from Tasmania during mission #2 of the Red Bull Storm Chase where riders battled massive swells an incredible winds (60+ knots) . These are just a few of the highlights, word is a even big and better video is on it’s way tomorrow!
Four riders are advancing to mission #3 in the Redbull Storm Chase. The four riders are Marcilio Browne, Leon Jamaer, Dany Bruch and Thomas Traversa!
It was an intence last day of action as riders battled for the four spots to mission #3. Riders head to BOL (Back of Lighhouse), where a small cove allowed access to a long, peeling point break, with swells well over mast high. Riders launched them selves into huge aerials, big back loops and powerful turns.
Stay tuned as galleries and videos become available!
The open day of Mission #2 of the Red Bull Storm Chase saw a full round of competition completed in challenging side-on, starboard tack conditions at ‘Temm’ in the North West of Tasmania. Strong winds reaching 64 knots and large swell up to 25-foot facesmeant it was game on!
Temma
A series of reefs near Temma Harbour offer good side-shore (wind from right) options in North or North West wind directions. The access is good with plenty of grassy areas for the crew infrastructure and athletes to prepare their equipment. Having a harbour and slipways nearby aid the safety backup crew and provide further launching options for competitors in large surf conditions.
The Heats
Competitors were divided into two man heats, with a twenty minute duration. Head Judge Duncan Coombs made the call for competitors to be towed out of the more sheltered bay behind the main foreshore and beyond the wind line in the middle of the bay.
Instead of a knockout format, the scoring system counted each riders best two jumps and wave rides, the total of which will be used to determine the overall winner following each further round.
The Action
The first heat between Leon Jamaer and Marcilio Browne was cancelled as both riders struggled to get into position for set waves or to line-up jumps. Rainbows followed heavy showers and, as the wind built, peaking at 64 knots it was game-on!
At the end of the day Thomas Travers dominated and took the highest score for wave rides and jumps. Head judge Coombs said, “said “Thomas rode the surf in the most critical situations and looked totally in control – it was like he was playing with the storm while others were struggling in comparison”.
Marcilio Browne also impressed with a very hight tweaked push loop and some solid wave scores. Leon Jamaer went for gnarly wave 360s off vertical sections, showing little fear for the insane conditions.
In another heat Dany Bruch ended up on the rocks after getting caught by a massive set. Luckily the only casualty was his sail
Mission #2 of the Red Bull Storm Chase is a go and now live! As six of the World’s best riders head to the Australian Island of Tasmania.
The 6 remaining riders from Ireland
An incredible Mission #2 lies ahead. Get ready… It’s an official “Go” for Tasmania!
These six advancing competitors will battle it out man vs. man vs. nature within the cooking seas around Marrawah in about 100 hours from now:
Marcilio Browne (BRA), Victor Fernandez (ESP), Julien Taboulet (FRA), Thomas Traversa (FRA), Dany Bruch (GER) and – replacing the unfortunately injured Robby Swift – Leon Jamaer (GER).
Looking forward to see these guys rip!
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Check out the Red Bull Storm Chase Mission 2 Live Page.
After a few month hiatus, the Red Bull Storm Chase might be a go, the PWA pro’s have over a month until Kiltmoller, and things are shapping up in Tasmania!
Tasmania forecast still looks really promising for a possible Mission #2 in the region of Marrawah on either Saturday, Sunday or Monday!
Warning Level on www.redbullstormchase.com has been raised to “Severe” (high / red), indicating – as you can see on the attached forecast map – there clearly is a suitable storm approaching the destination. – RSC
