Surf Travel 44

Xcel Supertubes Showdown Announces Invitees

Sixteen invitees representing generations of local J-Bay surfers have been announced for the inaugural Xcel Supertubes Showdown, with the waiting period kicking off today.Supertubes Showdown

From Warren Dean, Craig Els, and other former pros to up-and-coming groms like Bertie Stuurman (champion junior surfer at the recent South Africa Surf Championships) and Dylan Lightfoot, the inaugural event is a prime opportunity for local Supers experts to get experience competing at their home break.

Invitees are competing for an enticing first-place prize of entry into the Von Zipper Wildcard Trials, yielding 3 slots into the main event of the Billabong Pro Jeffrey’s Bay WCT event. The 1-day contest will consist of four heats and a four-man final. The event is presented by Xcel and sponsored by DaKine, Von Zipper, Red Bull, Billabong, Nixon, and Sector 9.

For more information on the Xcel Supertubes Showdown, please contact Koffie Jacobs.

Xcel Supertubes Showdown Heat Draw
Heat 1
Warren Dean
Ashley Walter
Ari Kraak
Steven Sawyer

Heat 2
Ryan Payne
Stuart Shelver
Dane Morris
Dominique Abersalie

Heat 3
Craig Els
Stanley Badger
Drew Thysman
Remi Petersen

Heat 4
Deon Lategan
Berti Sturrman
Nick van Eeden
Dylan Lightfoot