Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2011

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Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2011
Duane Dusoto (HAW) reigning ASP World Longboard Champion maintains his world number one ranking after taking out today’s SriLankan Airlines Pro final over Taylor Jensen (USA). The pair battled for the title in clean 4 to 5 foot (2 meter) surf at Arugam Bay point.

“I’m on top of the world baby!” Dusoto said. “This is a dream come true, this is what we work so hard for. The waves here have been amazing, it’s never been flat and we had the best surf in the final, it was perfect. Aruman Bay is an awesome wave!”

Desoto had a tough run to the final winning his Quarterfinal clash against Justin Bing (ZAF) by 0.01. His Semifinal was also won by a narrow margin, defeating 2009 ASP World Longboard Champion Harley Ingleby (AUS) by 0.13. Desoto was quick to pass the praise onto his family, the locals and the waves at Arugam Bay.

“It is so good to surf a wave like this for a ASP World Longboard Event,” Desoto said. “I want to thank my beautiful family who support me through everything I do. Sri Lanka and Arugam Bay you are beautiful people and I’m so glad to be here.”..

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