A lack of rideable surf didn't stop our 80 competitors from having the most fun they possibly could have during today's RMSS stop in Deerfield Beach, Florida. And although you wouldn't think it, the flat conditions made for some of the most creative surfing the tour has ever seen -- everything from chair rides, to cartwheels, to 15-second-long headstands. The judges had their had their hands full with all the great action in the water, but in the end it was little Jordan Rosenholtz taking home the win and Jack Koras coming in a close second (side note: for both Jordan and Jack, it was their first time on a surfboard -- very impressive). A big thanks goes out to Cheyne Cottrell and the crew from Island Water Sports for helping us dodge the golf-ball-sized hail during the afternoon event and also for their help with the morning's surf contest. We can't wait for next year! Read on for photos from the day and for the video of all the action in the water, click here. Photos and video: PK.
Final results:
1. Jordan Rosenholtz
2. Jack Koras
3. Adyan Kuhne
4. Wade Patten
5. Ava McGowan
6. Faith Patten
How's that for a party wave?
Shakas and smiles in Deerfield.
Small but amazing conditions at the Deerfield Pier.
Happy kids at the beach.
Noah Snyder getting ready to launch a tandem ride.
Stylish one-footer.
Nice extension on the handstand.
At only five-years-old, this little girl was a standout of the event.
Clear water and sunshine in South Florida.
Beau Foster and friends cheer on the action in the water.
More shakas from Dunphy and friend.
Extra bonus points for the chair ride.
Winners of the paddle board race with their Freestyle, Stance and Futures goodies.
The finalists and Jordan's new GoPro camera!
Thanks to the crew at IWS for the great time!
Head to hurley.com/rmss for the complete schedule of upcoming events and for more info on the Rip My Shred Stick Tour.
For more pictures from today's stop in Deerfield, click here to download.
Thanks to our sponsors, Spy Optics, Stance Socks, Futures Fins, GoPro, Mophie, Freestyle Watches, INT Surfboards, Watermans Applied Science and Transworld Surf for their help in making this happen!
