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Sat 18 August 2012 The Billabong at Teahupo'o almost came to resemble the monster we love to fear. Day 2 and round 2 are done and dusted and the last of the South Africans has fallen when Travis Logie lost to Kai Otten.

Thurs 16 August 2012 In Cape Town, there is always something going on behind the scenes. Hit band Switchfoot played a private set at the Hurley store at the V&A Waterfront, and those in the know scored the shizz. Neil Zietsman played paparazzi.

Friday 17 August 2012 The Billabong Pro Tahiti 2012 kicked off in small to medium waves at the infamous surf spot know as Teahupo'o. A few upsets and a couple of claims later, round 1 was finished and we are into round 2. Check out the latest highlights reel fresh from South Pacific.

Thurs 16 August 2012 Bromdog explains the tribulations of his loss in the Von Zipper trials that saw a possible wildcard entry into the Billabong Pro Tahiti fade before his eyes as the ocean went flat while he hunted for the wave that would see him advance.

Wednesday 15 August 2012 Dungeons wasn’t the only place going large on Sunday. The Boland got its fair share of overhead gung-ho fuey in sublime conditions. Stevo hung out on the cliffs with his camera. Not a bad way to spend a brisk winter’s afternoon.

Wed 15 August 2012 Cranking 30 ft surf hit Peru yesterday, giving Carlos Burle the platform he needed to win the Billabong Pico Alto, part of theBig Wave World Tour. SA's Frank Solomon did not make it past Round One despite a brave showing. Press release follows.

??Wed 15 August 2012 Bromdog doesn't make the trials in Teahupo'o, but hey, he's in paradise for a few weeks, he's hanging with the world's best surfers and he's living the dream, or will be when Teahupo'o turns on, which it hasn't quite yet.

Monday 13 August 2012 The big wave world tour descends on Peru and our man in the ring is Frank Solomon, who pits his skills against the best in the game of men who ride mountains for fun. Looks like it’s a green light for Tuesday. Watch this space.