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Showdown gives the highlights of New Zealand`s 3rd and final WQS surf contest, with
quality surf in the three to six foot range pumping throughout the event.Manu Bay is an excellent contest venue with close viewing for large numbers of spectators.
From the start there`s no misunderstanding about which nation will dominate.
The video introduces competitors from Japan, Hawaii and the US, South Africa, Britain and Brazil but only Maz Quinn shows the flag, briefly, for New Zealand. The sad, simple fact is all the other Kiwis got eliminated early on.
The rest of the way it`s Australia, with last years winner Danny Wills, finishing second to countyman Mick Cambpell in the final. Other trans-Tasman standouts include Matt Hoy, Brendan Margieson, Shane Wehner, Nicky Wood, Lee Winkler, Jay Phillips and the Fitzgerald brothers to name a few.
The soft and sometimes sectiony surf favours the lighter, more agile performers, but it has to be remembered that while Manu Bay appears to break in unhurried fashion, the swell itself is moving fast. The net result is speed down the line.
The Aussies are all over the place, charging out onto the shoulder, back into the whitewater, doing tail slides,long floaters, and savage last minute moves with amazing recoveries.
The soundtrack features 100% NZ music from Wildside records to get you amped. Rabbit Bartholomew`s commentary is also included.
The presentation has Rabbit saying how John Snelling did an incredible job putting this thing together and thanking the sponsors Coke and Billabong.
As straight coverage of a sporting event this video is excellent with good camera work both ashore and in the water.
