RUSTY GROMFEST SERIES BALI 2008 - CANGGU

Pitching 3-4 foot right-hander's welcomed stoked grommets to Canggu Beach today for the second stop of the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series 2008. Almost 100 kids from all over Bali (and beyond) came out in force to have a fun day at the beach, win prizes, and develop their competitive skills. With a heatdraw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 8:00am. Spurred on by their peers, psyched groms waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.















Round one kicked off in glassy conditions at the famed Canggu river mouth, seeing some solid 4-foot sets pulse with the incoming tide. In the under 12 division Ediana Putra, Nyoman Satria, and Mansyur from Sumbawa were the standout surfers. Ediana also surfed impressively in the under 14 division along with Surya Atmaja Putra and Koko Mitsua Antara. In the under 16 division there was no surprises as One Anwar, Putra Hermawan, and Gazali Hamzah won their heats. This trio were the top three ranked surfers of 2007 on the ISC Junior Tour.

As the rounds progressed and the midday sun cooked Canggu's black sand, competitors and spectators alike witnessed some awesome free surfing going down at the adjacent 'Sandbar'. Rusty's James Catto along with local pro's Garut and Mega raced the heaving left wedges, with Garut catching the wave of the session - a reeling Narrabeen-esque bomb that he tore apart from start to finish - sending the kids on the beach into a frenzy of hoots and high-fives.

When the horn blew for the semi finals the southerly wind picked up slightly, but the swell continued to pump as the groms took full advantage of the empty line-up. The under 12's charged from the outside peak all the way to the inside shore break, throwing buckets of spray. The under 14's were no different, showcasing more refined carves with better timing, while the under 16's mixed it up by pulling rad combo's and taking to the air with flair.

Guest judge Taylor Steele remarked, "I was really impressed by the standard of surfing today, the kids were ripping out there. It looks like the future of Indonesian surfing is in good hands.'

In the late afternoon the finalists hit the water as a large crowd of locals gathered to cheer them on. In the under 12 division Legian's Nyoman Satria wowed the judges with power surfing beyond his years. He unleashed a combination vertical snaps and massive floaters to clench the title, which is his first contest victory ever. Ediana Putra from Lembongan finished a close second, but won the under 14 title. The stylish regular-foot obviously has a lot of stamina, as he amazingly surfed a total of eight heats today !

The under 16 final was a close battle featuring One Anwar, Putra Hermawan, Gazali Hamzah, and Agus Frimanto. One, the winner of last month's Rusty Gromfest in Keramas, was looking to extend his ratings lead, but unfortunately couldn't find the right waves in today's final. Agus Frimanto let loose with a barrage of sweeping top turns and clean floaters. Gazali and Putra went blow for blow - Gazali going for razor-sharp power-hacks, while Putra combined radical fin-busts with lighting-quick carves, always finishing his waves with a bang. In the end it was Putra Hermawan who took top honors and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Canggu Champ !

Thanks to Dakine, Von Zipper, and Kustom for supporting the event, and also our media sponsors Surftime, Magic Wave, Happen, Trax, Juice, and Jollie.

See you at Halfway on March 16th for the third and final stop of the Rusty Gromfest Series 2008.

Final Results:

Under 12
1. Nyoman Satria 'Blacky'
2. Edian Putra
3. Koming
4. Mansyur















Under 14
1. Ediana Putra
2. Surya Atmaja Putra
3. Koko Mitsua Antara
4. Arya Wijaya 'Blerong'















Under 16
1. Putra Hermawan
2. Gazali Hamzah
3. Agus Frimanto
4. One Anwar















The overall U/16 winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions. The overall U/16 and U/14 division champions will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2008.

Text by : Thai Little - Photos By : Tim Hain


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RUSTY SURFBOARDS MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

SQUASH
Our most common tail design for performance shortboards with tails averaging 13.5" to 14.5" wide. Offers width and stability in small to average size surf. The corners provide release out of turns.

FISH
A.K.A - Split or Swallow Tail. Fish tail traditionally referred to a very wide swallow or split tail, as much as 12" to 13" from point to point. Now, "Fish" seems to be a catchall phrase for any split tail design. Some surfers like a "baby swallow" on their guns. The cutout takes area and volume out of the tail while maintaining width and a straighter template line. Fish tails tend to have more "bite" in turns yet release more abruptly than a squash. The wider the split, the more noticeable the transition is from rail to rail on direction changes.

HIPS, BUMPS AND WINGS
Hip refers to a slight, gradual, increase in curve; this is template transition from the wide point into the front fins. This "break in the curve" provides a turning point or fulcrum for the rider to lever turns. A proportionately narrower nose pulls the wide point back and exaggerates the hip in various designs.
Bump is compressed, more defined hip that is typically placed at the front of the lead fins. Fairly typical in most performance shortboards.
Wings are a very well defined small step (.25" - .35") in the tail template. These small breaks in the curve help to step down width and create release or turning points. Tails 14.5" and wider will usually incorporate several sets of wings; i.e. "Catfish" or "Piranha".

ELLIPTICAL
A.K.A. - Thumbtail or Roundtail. Typically used on longer narrower boards, it keeps a good curve through the fins while maintaining some area behind the back foot. An elliptical tail in smaller surf tends to be more sensitive from rail-to-rail than a squash. Turns feel very smooth with continuity through direction changes. Curves work out best on tails 13.25" to 14.35".

ROUND FIN
For more powerful waves it is important to reduce the area in the tail. This is the most common way to maintain a clean smooth template curve on longer boards. The turns will feel drawn out and smooth. The tail shape "fits" into a rounder, hollower wave and offers more control in powerful surf.

CS FIN SYSTEM
Due to turning, changes in posit-ioning, and the constantly moving wave shape, the water flow into and around fins is always changing. The little C5 fins keep the angle of entry into the main fins more consistent, by directing the water into the leading edge of the main fins. This allows the foils on the main fins to work more effectively.

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