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Rip Curl Search Scores Again; Bruce Wins And Announces Retirement
Yet again, the Rip Curl Search comp went richter. Yes, richter. Held in a not-so-secret location in Bali, Hawaii’s Bruce Irons picked apart the long and hollow lefts to earn his first win on the world tour (he won the Pipe Masters in 2001 through the trials). It was all slightly ironic that he announced his retirement in May, a few months previous. Though the win boosted him way up the ratings, he said he’d still be packing it up. Oh well, Bruce, the tour will miss ya.
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TAGS: Alaia, Barack Obama Bodysurfing, bird rock bandits, Bruce Irons, cali rally, chris ward, Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Dane Williams, dude cruise, ESA Championships, Ghost Trees, hurricane surf, Joel Parkinson, Kelly Slater, koby abberton, Nat Young, PacSun Battle Of The Brands, Paparazzi At Malibu, Peter Drouyn Sex Change, rip curl search, Solana Beach Shark Attack, Stephanie Gilmore, teahupoo, trestles, US Open, Volusia County Shark Attacks
