World's Best Longboarders Are Back, Upper Echelon Make Their Mark - The GWM Catch Up Day 1

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World's Best Longboarders Are Back, Upper Echelon Make Their Mark - The GWM Catch Up Day 1

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

The quest to overthrow WSL Longboard Tour mainstays remains a task all its own after opening day of the 2024 season. Bells Beach provided the platform for early goings with reigning World Champions Kai Sallas and Soleil Errico holding firm among World Title threats. But, an elite crew of veterans are poised to make their move after surpassing the Elimination Round as newcomers must face the gauntlet when competition resumes.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Reigning World Champ Kai Sallas Returns To Elite Level In Form

Kai Sallas' incredible calendar year includes his maiden World Title, an ISA Gold Medal, and now returns to defend his Bioglan Bells Beach

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Kaede Inoue Stuns Proven Longboard Tour Threats In Debut

Japan's Kaede Inoue put on a showcase of style and poise against 2023 World Title contender Sophia Culhane and Australia's Kirra Molnar.

- WSL / Cait Miers

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Kai Ellice-Flint's Electric Start Sets The Pace At Bells Beach

One of the 2023 Longboard Tour standouts, Kai Ellice-Flint, is back and showing his form right out of the gates with a day's best 15.03

- WSL / Cait Miers

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Soleil Errico Kickstarts Her World Title Defense With Eyes On Back-To-Back Bells Wins

Reigning World Champion Soleil Errico is back and in form at Bells Beach, where she looks to defend her event title, to kickstart her quest

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