The final eight surfers have been decided after an incredible day of groundbreaking performances at the 2019 So Sri Lanka ProQS3,000. Competitors from all corners of the globe raised the bar but it was 2012 World Champion Joel Parkinson’s little cousin Mitch that stole the show.h
“The waves are pumping out there and it’s so much fun,” Butler said. “We don’t have many long right-hand point beaks like this back at home so I was just making the most out of it, getting lots of waves while no one is out. This is going to be my best result in a QS event so I’m over the moon. I just need to keep it going into Finals Day and see if I can go all the way.”
Kehu Butler gouging.WSL / TIM HAINBrasilian QS warrior Victor Bernardo was in blistering form, carving tight turns, ditching his fins and throwing big aerials to move through the field with solid scores. The dynamic natural footer will be one to watch on Finals day as he looks to climb back up the rankings and into the QS10,000 events.
Victor Bernado throwing caution to the wind.WSL / TIM HAIN
French due Leo Paul Etienne, Paul Cesar Distinguin surfed their way into the Quarterfinals with great poise and precision in the long walls of A-Bay. Each will have their work cut out for them as Distinguin comes up against Indonesia’s Oney Anwar and Etienne against the in-form Victor Bernado.
Paul Cesar Distinguin throwing buckets.WSL / TIM HAINTune in today as we crown our event winner for 2019
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