Nice anecdote from the contest scene:
German power-surfer Marlon Lipke eliminated super-kid Jordy Smith at his homebreak in Durban from the local 6 Star-Contest.
With his win he didn't only collect many points for his WQS-Campaign - he also massively raised his international reputation.
This should have caused a little upset at the dudes at Quik. They kicked Marlon out of their team only some weeks ago - and now he gains all the publicity for his new sponsor Hurley - ironically at a Quiksilver-contest.
Well - malicious joy sometimes is the best joy!
