Rumours swirl on surfing's rebel 2010 tour
Sydney Morning Herald
'The waves might have stalled at California's Hurley Pro this week but there's been no shortage of action as ASP riders consider the future of the sport.
The competitors' area has been awash with rumours, amid speculation over the rebel tour proposed to start late 2010. All ASP riders held a secret meeting during the week to discuss the Super League-like takoever of the sport proposed by payTV broadcaster ESPN and nine-time world champion Kelly Slater.
For astute observers of the sport, many see it as being the prime opportunity for the surfers themselves to leverage their marketability and propel the sport into mainstream consiousness...'