Aloha Surfboards has stormed to victory in the NSW qualifying round of the FCS Manufacturers Cup held last weekend in challenging 1-meter waves at Wanda Beach.
The strong team consisting of former World Tour surfer Richie Lovett, powerhouse Matt Bemrose, Dan Karen and Zahn Foxton accumulated a total heat score of 80.6 to defeat Stacey Surfboards (72.9), Chilli Surfboards (72.5) and Warner Surfboards (69.6). The convincing win now puts Aloha among the favorites going into the finals.
Matt Bemrose, a former Australian Open Champion, was clearly happy with the win following an astounding individual performance to score the highest three wave tally of the day. Bemrose found some of the best waves on offer during the heat and put together a vertical backhand attached to rival any World Tour surfer.
“Aloha is a great company and I was proud to surf with the other guys representing Aloha. Competing with guys the caliber of Zahn, Dan and Rich is awesome. I was riding my favorite board and it didn’t fail to deliver” – Matt Bemrose
The top three teams from the NSW qualifying round (Aloha Surfboards, Stacey Surfboards and Chilli Surfboards) now progress through to The FCS Manufacturers Cup National Final, which will be held on Saturday 13th February 2010. The competitive NSW teams will face some tough opposition including Corey Surfboards (VIC), The Murriginals (WA), DHD Surfboards (QLD), Sel Surfboards (QLD) and Emery Surfboards (QLD).
The FCS Manufacturers Cup is based on a tag team format with each company submitting a team of four surfers; two employees and two team riders. Each surfer in the team must catch three waves then return to the beach to tag the next surfer. This ‘race against time’ format adds to the excitement of the event, which steadily builds as the clock ticks down to the final minute.
The FCS Manufacturers Cup is proudly supported by Jim Beam, Tracks and Swellnet.