Being last ain’t always a good thing—but receiving any slot on tour, even if it’s the last one, is more than you and I could ever say. Florida’s Gabe Kling discusses receiving the last slot on the 2011 ASP World Tour.

Six heats ran at Lowers today, completing the first wave of 25ths with the new format. Then an allstar expression session went down with Kelly, Mick, Kolohe, and more. With only Friday and Saturday left, the Hurley Pro is setting up for an exciting finish in some solid south swell. Check out Thursday's photos, video, and wrap right here.

With "the chop" all settled it's now time for the best 32 surfers in the world (and four bad ass wildcards) to fight tooth and nail for a World Title, beginning at the Hurley Lowers Pro. Get the inside scoop on what to watch for and our esteemed editor's picks right here.

Remember that whole ASP judging criteria revamping for "more progressive maneuvers" before this season started off? Well, how's it doing so far? Some of the world's top pros let you know their thoughts on it, and we want to hear yours!

“It’s unfortunate that today’s swell hasn’t turned up but not all the surprising,” Richie Porta, ASP International Head Judge, said. “The first real fetch of swell we’ve been expecting is looking to come in Sunday night and hang around through mid next week. That said, we’ll return tomorrow morning at 7am to assess conditions.”

ASP World Tour Manager Al Hunt explains the changes the Tour is going through this year as professional surfing moves to a one world ranking and kills the WQS...

Round 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach was completed today as event organizers relocated to nearby Thirteenth Beach to take advantage of the available swell on offer...

After the ASP Board of Directors in Mundaka, major changes to the 2010 ASP World Tour were announced including a one world ranking, prize money increases, and a 36 man field.

Aussie phenom Owen Wright has secured a spot on the 2010 ASP World Championship Tour after a 5th place finish at the Local Motion Pro at Guaruja in Brazil...how do you think he'll do?