ASP Portugal Pro 2014: Pits and Panache in Peniche
Well the surf industry has certainly got its knickers in a twist after two weeks in stormy Portugal. There seemed to be as much going on off the pitch as on it. New benchmarks in aerials and air drops made for fireworks at this year’s Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal.
The crown was there for Medina to take and he fluffed it. Again. Is the pressure too much for the young Brazilian? Slater took his first title at the same age but the pair are clearly different beasts. Both driven and competitive to the extreme but fans and pundits now fear the fiery blood that courses through Medina may now be working against him.
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