Quiksilver Pro New York Cancelled for 2012

Ben Matson (thermalben)
Swellnet Dispatch
Saturday, 17 December 2011

LONG BEACH, New York/USA (Friday, December 16, 2011) – Quiksilver and the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) today announced that the Quiksilver Pro New York will not return to the East Coast of the United States as a stop on the 2012 ASP World Title Series. The 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York marked the 6th of 11 events on the elite ASP World Title Series.   “The 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York event was a huge success for the surfers and fans with great conditions and incredible support from New Yorkers.” says Rob Colby, President of Quiksilver Americas. “Quiksilver is still very much committed to the ASP and the professional surfing tour in 2012 with the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast (Australia) and the Quiksilver Pro France.”   “It is unfortunate that we announce the cancellation of the 2012 Quiksilver Pro New York,” Dave Prodan, ASP International spokesman, said. “The 2011 installment was a fantastic event with excellent waves, tremendous local support and some of the best surfing we enjoyed all season. That said, we understand the factors leading to Quiksilver’s withdrawal of the New York event from the 2012 schedule. We appreciate Quiksilver’s continued support of the world’s best surfers with the Australian and European elite level events in 2012.”

Comments

non-local Sunday, 18 Dec 2011 at 09:34 am new

Saves them from getting crap waves next year. Is this the sounds of Quiksilver not being able to afford the NY comp or is it just that it was always only going to be a one year licence like the search comps? A bit suss I think. At least it is being replaced with Fiji which is a good thing.

Craig Sunday, 18 Dec 2011 at 09:38 am new

Very interesting. Seeing as they only received swell due to a strong Hurricane moving straight towards it, I would say that maybe they are leaving on a high note instead of possibly getting skunked next year?

I would like to know the 'factors' leading to Quiksliver's withdrawal.

ryder Sunday, 18 Dec 2011 at 10:04 pm new

What's the bet Quiksilver will announce they are going back to G-land in 2012 or definitely 2013.

lolo Sunday, 18 Dec 2011 at 11:34 pm new

Did Owen's cheque bounce?

freeride76 Monday, 19 Dec 2011 at 12:55 am new

Moneys too tight to mention seems to be the reason.

Bong just took an absolute hammering over profit downgrades.

Wouldn't be surprised if we saw more last minute pull-outs next year, or Nike or someone else step in.

prawnhead Monday, 19 Dec 2011 at 03:34 am new

20 bucks says rottmouth and pals claim this one ? and any subsequent withdrawals!!

stunet Monday, 19 Dec 2011 at 05:01 am new

Oh yeah, Brewser is on top of it. Think Quik pulling out of NY was the third sign of The Apocalypse.

ryder Monday, 19 Dec 2011 at 05:23 am new

ROXY pull out of Biarritz

freeride76 Monday, 19 Dec 2011 at 05:25 am new

I predict that Pro surfing will merge with MMA/UFC by the mid year cut and Sunny Garcia will be Undisputed World Champion in 2012.

The World Title will be contested in the water and on the sand at Pipe.

stunet Monday, 19 Dec 2011 at 05:37 am new

All winners will be paid in tattoos and human growth hormones.

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