101 – Spit! December 27, 2017

In our final episode of 2017, Scott and David reflect on the year and outline ambitions for 2018. They also explain why JJF will never be a Pipe Master, why we should all be watching Supercross, analyze whether the tortoise will beat the hare at the 2020 Olympics, laugh at the hilarity of Instagram’s new Rio de Janeiro filter, and acknowledge that the WSL’s owner is this generation’s Bob Dylan. Oh, and they celebrate this year’s Kooks and Dukes. Enjoy!

FOLLOW UP

Bassy’s truck gets stolen!

Stolen Truck This is what it looks like to have your truck stolen from your driveway. ???????? Ford F-150 Gray 2016 plate # 17647W1

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David discovers vinyl.

PIPE MASTER AND THE FALL OUT

Is JJF the most casual world title winner of all time?

Read Nick Carroll’s article on Surfline.com or click the image below . . .

Did the best surfer in the world in 2017 win the 2017 world title?

Did the best surfer of the 2017 Pipe Masters win the 2017 Pipe Masters?

Was Gabe’s Block Legal? No.

With title hopes on the line, was @gabrielmedina’s blocking tactic warranted? The WSL created a block-prevention rule due to Gabriel’s performance in Tahiti. Should they further amend the rule to prevent this type of blocking? Will Gabe’s legacy be his surfing or his tactics? Discuss! ?? @kellyslater

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SURFING IN THE 2020 OLYMPICS

Curious how surfers will be eligible for the 2020 Olympics? Here’s the qualification system. CLICK TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON SURFLINE

20 surfers total

Men
10 top-ranked surfers on the 2019 CT
4 finalists from the 2019 World Surfing Games
4 finalists from the 2020 World Surfing Games
1 winner of the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima
1 slot reserved for Japan

Women
8 top-ranked surfers on the 2019 CT
5 finalists from the 2019 World Surfing Games
5 finalists from the 2020 World Surfing Games
1 winner of the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima
1 slot reserved for Japan

IS DIRK ZIFF OUR BOB DYLAN?

Call him Judas now, but maybe this is still just Act One.

MUST-SEE MOMENTS

David’s: Culture Shifters with Jake Burghart

Culture Shifters With VICE’s Jake Burghart from STAB on Vimeo.

Scott’s: Jiro Dreams of Sushi

also check out Chef’s Table

KOOK

Scott’s: The bystanders who didn’t help the drowning people at Duranbah. CLICK HERE 

David’s: 2017’s proliferation of skimming on waves

DUKE

Scott’s: The Mad Huey’s (Dean and Shaun Harrington) for saving drowning victims on Christmas Day. FULL STORY HERE

David’s: Jeremy Flores for his dogged determination and resilience while “battling the system”. CLICK HERE