It’s no secret that the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang is one of the greatest surfing events on the planet. It’s one month waiting period that guarantees the heaviest conditions, it’s mad, barreling waves, it’s spectacular setting in Bali, it’s unique format, it’s cultural values and it’s wild list of invitees makes sure of that.

The Rip Curl Cup also features a new, unique format for both divisions that works like this: Each surfer will surf in two non-elimination, four person, 40 minute heats. The surfer’s best two scores from either heat will be totaled. And the top four surfers with the highest scores will make up the final. This format ensures that the surfers will have the time and the waves to do their best without the restraints of the conventional man-on-man format.

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