Owen Wright wins his first ASP event at the Quiksilver Pro New York

Owen Wright has taken out the inaugural Quiksilver Pro New York, in four-foot barrels at Long Beach, Long Island. The 21-year-old topped 10-time World Champion, Kelly Slater, to snatch away his first victory and the $300,000 prize cheque. The Australian said 'game on' and opened the rematch of last week’s final in Teahupo’o with a secure wave: 7 points. The second ride was even more confident: 9.23 points. Third wave: 8.60 point. Wright was fired up.

Slater responded with a good 8-point surf ride to recover chances in the final. The time was running out and Wright had it in his hands. In the end, Slater broke his board. 

"I’m just lapping it up right now," Wright said. "I’ve always wanted to be in Final with Kelly (Slater) and last week at Teahupo’o was great. I think Kelly is ready for payback already. Thank you Long Beach, how good is this? Look at these waves!"

The Australian’s win moves him to No. 2 on the ASP World Title rankings and is now within striking distance of his first ASP World Title. Slater was in deadly form on the final day of Quiksilver Pro New York competition, but was unable to overtake Wright’s rampaging forehand assault in the Final, setting up a brilliant end to the season.

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