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Magic Board: Lost Sub-Scorcher II 5'8" x 18.63" x 2.23"
WSL
After a week of intense showdowns, Australian Tyler Wright became champion of the 2014 Vans US Open. The win was her first of the season, and saw her defeat fellow Aussie and five-time World Champ Stephanie Gilmore.
Despite the small, inconsistent conditions at Huntington Beach, powerful hacks and solid wave selection helped put Wright on the podium. She also credits the board that took her the distance, the Sub-Scorcher II from Matt "Mayhem" Biolos.
"My magic board is magic," said Wright. "I've been working with Matt since October last year and it's been fantastic. I've learned a lot about surfboards. My first win was on his board was back in Brazil (at the Billabong Rio Women's Pro). I completely trusted in his knowledge for waves in America and boards in general and what goes well for me. He picked that board out for me and just told me to ride it.â€
When it comes to developing boards for the newly minted champ, Wright leaves it up to Biolos, who can see how each shape affects her performances. "It's his field, he's the expert in boards and I love riding them and it works well," said Wright. "He watches and usually knows what to change knowing when I'm catching a rail and it's amazing what he can pick up.â€
SHAPER: Matt "Mayhem" Biolos
MODEL: Sub-Scorcher II
DIMENSIONS: 5'8" x 18.63" x 2.23"
VOLUME: 25.35 cubic L
FINS: FCS
TAIL: Squash
Catch the board in action with the Vans US Open Women's Final Recap blog, and the Vans US Open Women's Heat Analyzer.
Tyler Wright
Featuring Griffin Colapinto, Filipe Toledo, Connor O'Leary, Matthew McGillivray, Joao Chianca, Liam O'Brien, Jack Robinson, Samuel Pupo,
The two-time Rip Curl Bells Beach Pro winner and two-time WSL Champ Tyler Wright lived up to her accolades with an excellent 8.17 start.
Tyler Wright showcased her experience and adaptability in the opening round, navigating shifting tides and tough competition to secure a
Featuring Barron Mamiya, Leonardo Fioravanti, Italo Ferreira, Caitlin Simmers, Molly Picklum, Tyler Wright, Ian Gouveia, Kelly Slater, John
The two-time World Champ, Tyler Wright, bested defending Lexus Pipe Pro and reigning World Champ, Caitlin Simmers, in a tough Final affair.
Vans US Open of Surfing
Check out the best photos from the climax of women's WCT and men's Prime events in Surf City.
Australians Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) and Tyler Wright (AUS) face off for the event win at Huntington Beach.
Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) and Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) match up in the all-Aussie Semifinal heat.
Hawaiian Malia Manuel faces off against Aussie Tyler Wright, in a battle for a spot in the Final.
Get heat-by-heat recaps from the women's Final day in Surf City, culminating in the Aussie's first event win of 2014.