Kelly was victorious yesterday in the single fin competition, but it was the other cerebral bald guy that would win the twin-fin leg of the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Championships.
“It felt really good to beat Kelly,” said Dorian. “It’s pretty obvious, but it’s really difficult to beat him. I’ve surfed against him a ton of times in my life and he usually gets me, so every time I can beat him, it’s a personal win for me.”
Dorian’s 8.07 in the final minutes would get him the nod against rival/ best friend Kelly in the semi’s. Clearly, Shane has recovered from his hectic knee injury while snowboarding with his son Jackson. The 50-year-old would go on to beat another friend and respected surf coach Ross Williams in the Twin-Fin Final.
“It feels really good to have made it through to the Final,” said Williams. “I pretty much consider myself an underdog so I’m trying my hardest to beat Kelly and Shane, Taylor (Knox), Rob (Machado) and Iboo (Areef). It’s a super good challenge and it’s so enjoyable.”
The Momentum Gen crew are all great role models for the sport, it is evident from their performances the last few days that they have all kept their health a top priority. The competitive fire is still very much alive at 50-years-old.
It’s thruster day next.
Twin Fin Division Results:
Shane Dorian (USA) – 1st
Ross Williams (USA) – 2nd
Rob Machado (USA) – 3rd
Kelly Slater (USA) – 3rd
Taylor Knox (USA) – 5th
Hussain “Iboo” Areef (MDV) – 5th
