The Wedge Classic 2010 Pro division winner

The Wedge Classic 2010 in Plettenberg Bay was a huge success this year. Unfortunately I had to pull out at the last minute because of unforeseen work obligations, so I missed out. The waves played there part and Wesley Mc Quillan organised an amazing event that has been claimed by many to have been the best in years. I was really stoked to hear about the man on man heats and the surprise winner of the Pro division, Dylan Van Tonder. So I caught up with him…

Hey bud, How you doing? Still buzzing from an amazing win at Plett and over world tour contender Mark McCarthy?

Hey Oros! All's good here thanks...Yea, was such a hype throughout the whole contest and just soo stoked to have won it! Waves really did come to the party as well, so was glad on that too!

Did the contest go as planned for you?

To be honest, I had no game plan at all.Was just out there to see how well I could do...no intent on winning!! Haha...but friends who had watched my previous heats said that i was on the way for a win...

How did you find the man on man heats?

The man on man heats were quite rad.I find that it basically gives everyone a fair chance in the end, but would say that wave selection is vital.

Do you spend a lot of time at the Wedge during the year?

I've been in Plett a couple times this,but haven't spent much time out at wedge...The banks earlier in the year weren't even half as good as to what they are now!So will definitely be making trips out there soon!

I heard that you were riding a DK board, how’d that work?

Ya! Haha...Sean Tickner actually gave me the board at last years wedge classic and been digging it ever since! Took some time getting use to proning it, but got it down now.

The next event is the West Coast Classic, very exciting; will you be competing in that?

Yea, will be an awesome event! Waves are soo sick up that way! Shall try my best to be there!

Good Luck for that one then! Thanks man

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Wedge Classic 2010

The Wedge contest is definitely one of my favourite contests on the SABA tour… The scenery is amazing, waves are fun and there are easily a hundred boogers all looking to have a good time. Wesley Mc Quillan organised the competition last year and this year is looking bigger and better, with a possible Supersport slot being organised… So I caught up with Wes and this is what he had to say.

What made you take over the running of the event?

I am asking my self the same question at the moment!!! LOL

I have such great memories of riding the Wedge, and just want to keep The legacy going for all the new guys.

Who have you got onboard?

Bitou Tourism

Rockstar Energy drink

Derevko Wetsuits

Black Flys

Rossi Bodyboards

Billabong

Powerbalance

The Surf shop

Wildthing Paintball

Showme.co.za

The Computer Shop

Dolphin Adventures

Kodak

And there are still more getting involved!

Any idea how the banks have been lately?

Haven't had any time to get in the water myself but Wedge is always fun!!! Just hope we get some swell !!!

Are you going to have a chance to party this year now that you’re running things or will there only be an appearance on the last night?

WOW hard to say, if all is running smooth and things are going to plan I think there will be some time to party with all the boys!! I only seem to get to see you guys once

a year these days, so must make the most of it!! The Prize giving is going to be sick!!! Great Resturant, big screen T.V for the soccer final......EPIC

Awesome - Looking forward to it!

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