Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

The first event on the ASP this year will see none other than Kelly Slater, 10 time ASP world champion, attending and surfing the first event. Slater said he does not know whether he will surf any other events in the year, but we all know that Slater sometimes changes his mind. The last time he said he was retiring and not surfing the events anymore Slater actually won another world title. Among Slater, there are many other title contenders on tour this year.

Kelly Slater to surf the opening event of the 2011 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover

Some others on tour that have plenty of talent and potential to win a world title are Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning, Julian Wilson, Jordy Smith, Josh Kerr and a few others that could slip by at any time. Parkinson has never secured a world title, but has been close enough to taste it. Last year Parkinson sustained a injury to his foot and missed out on the most of the ASP events. Parkinson stated, "The way I’m feeling at the moment, I’m going to paddle out for my last heat of the year at Pipe even hungrier than I was when I paddled out for my first heat at Snapper." With this statement we can all know that Parko will be charging harder than years past seeing that he still hasn't grabbed that ASP world tour title. This year has many top pros gunning for the title, many for there first and others for yet another to add to the collection. We all should be in store for a very competitive year and hopefully no one walking away with the title. 

Joel Parkinson preparing for the long road ahead

With the event starting on February 26th it won't be long till we see who's done there training for this years tour. To see the event live check out  http://www.quiksilverpro.com starting February 26th through March 9th. http://www.aspworldtour.com/2011/02/22/10-time-asp-world-champion-kelly-slater-headlines-quiksilver-pro-gold-coast/