Taylor Knox Rides Supertubes

ASP World Tour veteran, Taylor Knox (USA) stole the show in perfect four to six foot (one to two metre) waves on day one of the Billabong Pro at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. There was no shortage of standout surfing but Taylor posted near perfect 9.90 and a 9.80 wave scores to give him an amazing combined heat total of 19.70 out of 20.00 points. He figures that is his highest combined score in a 15 year career and what's more, he had a further 9.00 in his scoreline to spare.

Kelly Slater has really shined in the 2008 tour. Having claimed three of the first four events, he is well and truly poised to campaign for a ninth ASP World Title and is looking to increase his world title lead by winning again at Jeffreys Bay, a record fourth time.

The event has a scheduled waiting period running through July 20, 2008 but it is expected that conditions will be good for round 2 playoffs to carry on tomorrow.