Four-man priority system pays off at Haleiwa
Eighty percent of the waves ridden on the third day of the 2014 Reef Hawaiian Pro were scored in the good-to-excellent range. Blame it on the four-man priority system. Richie Porta, ASP Head Judge, believes the format “enhances the spectator experience. We’re seeing surfers relaxed in the lineup, in perfect position for the waves when […]
Eighty percent of the waves ridden on the third day of the 2014 Reef Hawaiian Pro were scored in the good-to-excellent range. Blame it on the four-man priority system. Richie Porta, ASP Head Judge, believes the format “enhances the spectator experience. We’re seeing surfers relaxed in the lineup, in perfect position for the waves when they come, and riding the best waves on offer. It’s a win-win.” Dusty Payne proves that. The surfer from Maui stole the highest heat score: 18.70 out of a possible 20 in double- to triple-overhead surf. His World Tour League hopes are unexpectedly alive.
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Four-man priority system pays off at Haleiwa
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