Quik Pro 2011 News – World First at Quiksilver Pro with Surfers Speed Monitored by GPS

The rapid rise of technology will see surfers speed levels monitored at the upcoming Quiksilver and Roxy Pro’s presented by Landrover to determine who is the fastest competitor on the planet. In a world first, the opening 2011 ASP men’s and women’s world tour events will offer surfers the choice to embed a GPS device powered by ‘VX Sports’ in their contest jerseys and record their speed on each wave. The site set-up has commenced at the Snapper Rocks venue on Australia’s southern end of the Gold Coast for the ASP world tour events – to be staged from February 26th – March 9th. World no.6 and former Quiksilver Pro runner-up Bede Durbidge (Currumbin, Qld, Aus), 27, tested the innovative device and was impressed with the technology stating it will bring new excitement levels and be beneficial to training. Surfers will wear a small device that weighs less than 3 ounces, which is sewn into the jersey and sits between the shoulder blades. The data from this device is relayed back to a computer that displays the speed in real time. Durbidge was clocked at 29.2 kph [18 mph] while surfing at Duranbah – one of the back-up venues of the Quiksilver Pro. The speeds at Snapper or Kirra should well exceed 35 kph [21.7 mph It isn’t compulsory for the surfers to wear the device, and surfers will get the opportunity to try the units out with blank jerseys before surfing their heats for peace of mind. A daily leader board on quiksilverpro.com.au and roxypro.com.au will show who’s in front …

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