2 Days To Go Until The Start Of The 2006 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
For over 40 years “J-Bay” has lured surfers from around the world to the legendary break of “Supertubes” and its ruler straight hollow cylinders.
The multiple sections of the lengthy wave, and its proximity to the swell generating “Roaring Forties”, grant Supers its deserved reputation as one of the world’s best right hand point breaks.
Former three-time world champion Andy Irons (HAW) comes into the event fresh from his first win of the year in Mexico.
With the victory the ever hungry Hawaiian leapt into second place on the 2006 ASP ratings and now sits just 93 points shy of tour leader in seven-time world champion and Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay defending champion Kelly Slater (USA).
After gaining the win Mexico, Irons is eager to get on with the business of securing a fourth world crown. His win is backed by a string of quarterfinal and semifinal results early in the year.
“I'm just getting in a rhythm, getting back in the groove,” said Irons. “That’s it, game on! The momentum has begun and now I need to capitalize on the Mexico win and carry it on into Jeffreys Bay and hopefully throughout the rest of the year.”
Twenty seven-year-old Irons was narrowly beaten by Slater in the dying seconds of the Billabong Pro J-Bay in 2005 and there’s no doubt that the narrow decision is enhancing his motivation to bring home the silverware in 2006.
Winning the event in 2004, the super talented natural footer is one of only a few surfers who effortlessly thread the often-tricky Jeffreys tube ride and understandably he rates the stop as one of his favourites.
“I love going to J-Bay, it's such a special place,” said Irons. “There is always a lot of marine life in the water and the people always welcome us back with open arms, I'm really looking forward to it.
Source: ASP
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