The idea is simple, the more tricks you do on the waves, the more money you get.
Luis was invited to enter the event in Praia Grande. There is a waiting period of around 10 days and the contest director calls the shot, you get a text and the... heats are on ;)
The day started early with a 7am check-in. The waves were not looking great for airs and tricks but, as everyone was in the same position, you just had to go out there and bust some moves, impress the judges and take the cash home.
There were around 40 entries and the initial round stated with 6 heats with anything from 6 to 8 guys in each heat.
The winners are only announced after all heats are completed as they have to see who has the best moves and most money. You are counted on 3 different tricks, if you do 10 massive double grabs for example, no matter how spectacular they are, only one will count... so you can even loose with that if you do not have any more tricks up your sleeve.... Keeps the competitors alert and the crowd entertained as we are given a full show of anything that goes high up in the air, although they do have to ride off it of course.
After a long day, many waiting hours, many heats surfed, a long long paddle out, big currents and waves that got up to 1.5 meters, the show was over and it was time to collect the fruits of the day.
Luis was the 5th highest earner that day, collecting a productive and well deserved 305 Euros :)
Thanks to Nike 6.0 and all the organization. Next event will be in Seignosse from June 30th.
Check out the video below so you get the idea of what went on that day :)
Nike 6.0 cash for tricks, Praia Grande
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