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Winchester beats Worsley to win the Heatworks Pro

posted by Tim Doman on 12th September 2010

(Sunday, September 12, 2010. Knights Beach, South Australia) - Dave Winchester has become the first person to win the Heatworks Pro at Knights twice.

The crowd awoke to one of the biggest swells of the year in Victor Harbor, with Knights dishing out some big six-foot monsters.

With the amount of water moving in the line up, many of the competitors lost heats simply because there was not enough time to break through the walls of white water to get out the back.

Despite the huge swell resembling a washing machine in the morning, the conditions quickly improved and there were plenty of hefty air bowls for the competitors to showcase their skills.

Mitch Rawlins set the standard early with a huge attempt at an invert on a five-foot closeout in the testing conditions.

The power in the waves and the thickness of the lips made the landings extremely hard, so while everybody was going huge, big scores were few and far between due to incomplete maneuvers.

Riders that were sticking the landings were Nathan Branch and Dave Winchester, notching up the highest wave scores of the day.

Daniel Worsley perhaps provided us with the highlight of the day, needing a big score in the last minute of his heat against Michael Novy.

20 seconds to go and Worsley scooped in to a mutant five-foot closeout, going right and completing a huge ARS (Air Roll Spin).

While Worsley was going big, Winchester was also dominating his way through the quarter finals and landed a huge invert before going on to flip out the end bowl, which resulted in an 8.7

This set up the dream semi final, with two of the world's best bodyboarders, Rawlins and Winchester, going hell for leather when the waves were at their best.

In a classic semi final, which would be remembered for years to come, Winchester prevailed leaving the ‘Rock Dog' to lament what could have been.

Worsley over came Corey McLean in the other Semi, and the two best riders of the competition were set to duel it on in some five-foot bombs for the final of the Heatworks Pro.

In an inconsistent final, Winchester dominated the heat and came through victorious as the Heatworks Pro champion for the second time.

Asked about the conditions, Winny said "It was really tough out there, when you cop one on the head it really takes it out of you, so when you cop five on the head its really tiring!"

"I'm just so glad I made the effort to come down here, Its such a great event and I'm really looking forward to coming back next year, its just awesome every year."

Knights turned it on again this year with the biggest waves so far in its history, and the countdown has already started for next year.


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THE EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO HEATWORKS, HOT BUTTERED, EVENTS SOUTH AUSTRALIA, SURFING SOUTH AUSTRALIA, TRU BLU HIRE, DERRINGERS MUSIC, CUTLOOSE SURF, POWER BALANCE, ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL, TOYS, FLUIDZONE, PRIDE AND THE INTERNATIONAL BODYBOARDING ASSOCIATION AUSTRALASIA.


ABOUT HEATWORKS

We have built our reputation on outstanding service combined with quality products. Our knowledgeable staff are fully trained and qualified to give you all the advice you need to find the right barbeque, heater or airconditioner for you. Understanding our products enables us to find the right one to meet your needs.

We take great pride in our ability to ensure customers are well advised about all of the advantages provided by the product, how to use it effectively and how to maintain it well. We show you how to get the most value out of your purchase.

At Heatworks, after sales service is paramount. We like to make sure your products remain in top condition and offer the services of a skilled technician to deal with any servicing or repairs you may require.
This high level of service ensures that we have many long term and repeat customers, something of which we are very proud and strive to maintain.

Heatworks now has a subsidiary, Poyner Airconditioning. Ian Ogden recently purchased the 40 year old, family owned airconditioning business which has added another dimension to the Heatworks company.
Please see www.heatworks.com.au if you would like further information.

ABOUT HOT BUTTERED

Since 1988, HB Bodyboards have been market leaders in bodyboarding innovation. Our formula is simple

History - we have never lost sight of our original goal, to create products for you to experience the thrill of riding waves
Product - Apply knowledge with cutting edge technology and materials to our boards
Team - Incorporate their unique style and individual experiences

These three facets combine in a situation when life slows, the adrenalin is pumping and your board is working in complete harmony with you and the elements

In 2011, you will understand what we mean. It's all for that ONE Moment...


About the 2010 Australasian Rebel Sports Pro Tour

The Rebel Sports Pro Tour defines bodyboarding within the Australasian region, all tour events are sanctioned by the International Bodyboarding Association.

The Rebel Sport Pro Tour will draw approximately one thousand competitors, competing on the Australasian professional circuit for points and prize money all in a bid to be the annual tour champion, the most prestigious accolade in Australasian bodyboarding.

Attracting some of the worlds biggest bodyboarding names, including the likes of Dave Winchester (2008) and Andrew Lester (2007), The Rebel Sport Tour will be at the summit of professional bodyboarding.

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