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Billy Stairmand Finishes Runner-Up at the ASP 3-Star Pantin Classic Galicia Pro

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Posted on Tuesday September 3rd 2013 at 7:40 a.m.

PLAYA DE PANTIN, Galicia – Spain (Sunday, September 1, 2013) – The wave factory of Pantin produced clean 2-3 foot surf again today to complete the ASP 3-Star Pantin Classic Galicia Pro that crowned Steven Pierson (PYF), 29, the 2013 event champion. Surfers competed in no less than four heats including the final, an exciting 35mn bout punctuated by the Polynesian’s victory.


  • CAPTION: Billy Stairmand (NZ) on his way to a podium finish at the ASP 3-Star Pantin Classic Galicia Pro. CREDIT: ASP Europe

Steven Pierson was in lethal form today in Pantin, posting an incredible four 9+ scores on his way to his maiden ASP Qualifying event win. His powerful and fast backhand surfing was unmatched today and Pierson conquered the Galician crown.

Billy Stairmand (NZL) 23, past winner of the Pantin Classic Galicia Pro in 2010, took second place today, unable to get past winner Steve Pierson. Stairmand graced the massive crowds today with a spectacular full rotation aerial in the semis and has been one of the most entertaining surfers in the draw.

“I feel amazing,” Stairmand said.

“I come here every year and it’s super fun to be back in Pantin, there’s always good memories here. There’s good little lefts out there and coming from Raglan I love them and also love doing backside airs. It’s been amazing everyone’s been surfing incredible, too much fun! I’ve been on kind of a roll at the moment so hopefully I can keep that ball going!”

The 2013 Pantin Classic Galicia Pro is scheduled from August 27 – September 1, 2013 in Playa de Pantin, Galicia. For all results, photos, video highlights, press releases and LIVE webcast, log on to aspeurope.com/pantin2013.

To access our complimentary high-res images, please go to
http://www.aspeurope.com/press-room

The Pantin Classic Galicia Pro is made possible with the support of the following event partners: Árbol Es Vida, Vodafone Yu, Diputación de A Coruña, Xunta de Galicia, Deporte Galego, Concello de Valdoviño, Concello de Ferrol, Garnier Delial, Estrella Galicia, Cabreiroá, Surfing Latino, Novagalicia Banco, Surfer Rule, Pequot, Spotfav, RockStar Energy Drink, Carrís Hoteles, Intermax, Gadis, Concello de Cedeira, Coca-Cola, Federación Gallega de Surf amongst others.

PANTIN CLASSIC GALICIA PRO MEN’S FINAL RESULTS:
1- Steven Pierson (PYF) 16.83
2- Billy Stairmand (NZL) 15.70
3- Carlos Munoz (CRI) 14.37
4- Jose Ferreira (PRT) 13.77

PANTIN CLASSIC GALICIA PRO MEN’S SEMIFINALS RESULTS:
Heat 1: Billy Stairmand (NZL) 17.23, Steven Pierson (PYF) 16.50, Hiroto Arai (JPN) 14.10, David Do Carmo (BRA) 13.57
Heat 2: Jose Ferreira (PRT) 18.37, Carlos Munoz (CRI) 16.34, Jordin Watson (AUS) 16.23, Marlon Lipke (PRT) 13.94

 

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