Snapped Surfboards on Tavarua Island, Fiji

 Tavarua Island, Fiji

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Jon Jon Florence's mum taking care of dead sticks

Photo: ASP

Massive boost by Gabriel Medina in the final against Kelly Slater

Photo: YouTube - Volcom Fiji Pro 2012 - Final Day Highlights

2 of Joel Parkinson's boards and the yellow one Owen Wrights

Photo: ASL

KELLY SLATER Breaks Favourite Surfboard in NY Final

Kelly Slater breaks his 'favourite board' according to CI Surfboards! A tense showdown against Owen Wright in the final saw Slater attempt a backhand punt to try and snatch a win at the first ever surfing event in New York.

His rather interesting five fin board had 'buckled' in the semi-finals but Kelly insisted on using it. Whether you be a 10 time world champion or your average surfer one thing is sure - there's nothing worse than breaking your favourite board.

Source: CI Surfboards Facebook