Malfunction Longboard Champs Named

For the second year running Dane Pioli, 24, has won the prestigious Surftech Men’s Professional final. Australian longboard champion, Harley Ingleby, finished 2nd. The former world surfing champion Josh Constable came in 3rd and Delmaney Points Ray Lawrence in 4th.

The blue ribbon event of the 2008 Hyundai Malfunction Surfing Festival was so close that only decimal points separated 1st to 3rd at Main Beach, Kingscliff.



Josh Constable got off to an early lead with 7.5 on his first ride and quickly backed that up with a 5.83 to extend his lead.

Harley Ingleby managed to overtake Josh whilst coming up to the half way mark with 6.17 for his first ride and then posted a 6.93 just before the half way make to take him into the lead. As he did last year, Dane Pioli waited patiently and, with 10 minutes to go, overtook his high profile rivals with an excellent 8 point ride.

While Josh and Harley struggled to beat their scores, Pioli finished off with a 6 point ride to win his second title in a row.