Photos: Right on the money

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Stu Nettle (stunet)
Swellnet Dispatch

On the weekend it was Take 2 for Tim Bonython and Ross Clarke-Jones at the Right. Five days earlier their hearts sunk when a supposed XXL swell lost some crosses and came in well under expectation, though it was still big enough to send RCJ to the underwater dancefloor.

Fortunately Tim and Ross stuck around, once again hooking up with the local crew, but this time in waves more worthy of the effort.

The following photos show Jake Osman aborting with Brad Norris towing behind him. What isn't included is the following wave where Osman and Norris again double-towed with Norris coming a'gutser resulting in a three wave hold down. Even with his vest inflated the water cascading off the reef held him down.

You'll be able to see that wave at the next Australian Surf Movie Festival.

Above and below, Zac Haynes in sequence

The closest thing to a soul arch Ross Clarke-Jones has ever done

Tyrone Swan getting chased by waterfalls

Immersive field research from surfer/shaper Ben Rufus

Check Chris Shanahan's front foot - barely in contact

Chris Shanahan again, this time peering over the precipice

Jake Osman inexplicably hits the eject button with Brad Norris on his tail. Sequence continued below...

The reason for the dismount comes into view

High line glide from Zac Haynes

More RCJ

And the last word from Chris Shanahan

Comments

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Agitator Thursday, 2 Aug 2018 at 7:48pm

Is that all gut on RCJ or is he loaded up with air bags WTF!

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JJD Friday, 3 Aug 2018 at 9:09am

Airbags.

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old man of the sea Thursday, 2 Aug 2018 at 8:17pm

Not sure of the use of "inexplicably". The second shot shows an ugly section that looks to be mowing them down. The type that doesn't pitch enough to send the energy over you, just knocks you into its path.

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Craig Thursday, 2 Aug 2018 at 8:20pm

Think you missed the next line of text ;)

"The reason for the dismount comes into view."

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JosephStalin Thursday, 2 Aug 2018 at 10:21pm

Yeah that one they're bailing out on is strange...it's such a deep water wave that looks like it'd never max out barreling but that one looks real wide of the slurge Bombie yeah dig it

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3dfins Friday, 3 Aug 2018 at 12:13pm

Great to see Zach Haynes and Benny Rufus riding and pushing 3DFINS Dimple technology. Thanks lads for being part of the team. Hell effort for all the crew