The waves held steady on Sunday which helped create what was one of the best contests in recent memory.  A huge pro division turnout resulted in stiff competition throughout the two day event.  These were the top twelve pro's.

1. Bill Bryan
2. George Bryan
3. Aaron Peluso
4. Jeff Gomez
5. Mike Stanaland
6. Keith Peery
7. Tom Trager
8. Brad Evers
9. Erik Christensen
10. Grady Archbold/Jesse Westgaard (tie)
11. none
12. Nick Hernandez

Bill Bryan was in charge as usual.  He took the contest using his usual unmatched combination of new school tricks and power skimming.  He has no equal, enough said.  George was back on top proving once again that he is one of the most consistent skimmers out there.  I (Aaron Peluso) was stoked to have finally cracked the top four on my home turf.  What a relief!  Jeff Gomez was back in the finals for the second year in a row putting to rest any claims that last years second place was a fluke.  He is one of the best power skimmers there is and proved it with speed and grace.  Rookie Mike Stanaland was turning heads all day long with huge power skimming and took fifth place in his pro debut at the Vic.  Nice going Mike.  Keith Peery was killing it with both power moves and new school trickery.  Tom Trager was ripping as always.  Still kicking ass 15 years later.  Brad Evers was killing it despite a sprained ankle and busting his board during competition.  He even took best ride with a sick backside down the line with a pop big spin then tucking into a barrel.  Sick!  Everyone was ripping and the difference between these guys was often no more than one point.

The conditions on Sunday were slightly better than Saturday all things considered.  The waves were slightly smaller but good for most of the day.  As the tide came up in the afternoon the waves stopped breaking well so the pro semi finals and finals weren't held in the best conditions.  Most of the contest had good waves however and there was some top notch skimming to be seen.  The sun came out on Sunday, appropriate.  Additionally the red tide finally began to back off and seeing blue water for a change helped lift spirits.

One of the only downsides of the contest were some bummed riders who didn't get to compete because of "late" entries.  Check out this article for the rundown.

All in all however it was a great event.

Check out the Day One Overview

Special Thanks Goes Out To The Contest Sponsors

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