2013 IBA Arica Chilean Challenge

               This years 2013 IBA Arica Chilean Challenge has been amazing!  This has been my 5th year competing in this comp and it's the best one yet, for me anyway.  The level of riding was insane and everyone was going for it.  The waves were awesome too and everyone was ripping.  Tying for 5th was my best result here in Chile and my best placing since getting 3rd at the Box last year.  I am really stoked and amped on my performance here in Arica.  Muchos gracias to all of the locals in Arica for showing me a good time and taking care.  Especially to Rapo and his girlfriend Camila and his family.  They are all legends for sure.  I am now on my way to Antofagasta where I am going to compete in the IBA GQS event and then headed back to California on June 4.  Also, a BIG MAHALO to all of you for the support!  It means a lot to me and I appreciate everything!  Words can't express how thankful I am.  Life is good!  aloha and mahalo!  Below are some photos from the last 4 days here in Chile and some from the comp.  enjoy!

Biggest move i've done in my life.  Inverting in my quarter final heat agains winny.  Frames:  Oscar

Inverting in my round 4 heat against Moz.  Frame:  Invertt

Post heat interview after winning my first round heat.  

Free surf reverse.  Frame:  Invertt

A nice wave zone.  Frame:  Invertt

Beards cruising with Karim. 

Inverting.  Bodyboard Nation guys! 

Sunset in Arica

They take care of the athletes here in chile.  Breakfast everyday 

Taking care of fans.  

A local Chilean dish prepared by Rapos mom 

Tango times with my pops

Skype times with my love.  Missing them

Rapo and Camila preparing so much sushi

see told you

Beards

See

Beach zones in Arica

Epic zones

Celebrating the Arica comp drinking sin alcoholic beers. 

Aloha Arica!