Filipe Toledo vs Ethan Ewing | Rip Curl WSL Finals 2023 - Championship Heats Replay

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[@oussamabaddouh5183]

We all know Toledo’s level, but congrats to Ethan Ewing nice come back even from injury got his 2nd place. Well done both.

[@kawina8514]

Brazilian Storm. The best surfes in the world.

[@conorobrien9368]

Constructive criticism - Finishing at Pipeline was a lot more exciting.

[@aaronjosephs4669]

I think ideally they would just switch the finals spot each year

[@eduardodalrosso8105]

problema de Pipe é sempre a janela pequena, e as regras com horários .. havaiano curte dar uma complicada .. prefiro no estilo circuito, essas finais são muito chatas, independente da onda

[@89gauna]

@@aaronjosephs4669 it would still suck. there are so many different waves on tour that require different skillsets. it doesn't matter which spot they pick for a top 5 final event, it will always favor some surfers more than others. just taking all the points earned over the entire year equals out those differences much better and truly determines the best surfer of the year.

[@barne3668]

anywhere but Trestle in the Summer. Jeezus Christ it never gets that big in Summer...Who the fuk decided it had to be Trestles?

[@felipeneves2599]

This year Filipe Toledo won in Sunset Beach, El Salvador, J-Bay and now in Trestles. You gotta be kidding me if this World title went to another guy.

[@esdubya]

Have to agree! Luckily it was in trestles and not in Pipe or Teahupoo. Gotta feel for Carissa, this final format is just nuts.

[@gurpreetsemby5092]

cough cough* (HATER) ya teahupoo is such a consistent wave to hold wsl finals 😅😅. doosh.

[@davidkooyman2359]

true can't deny that. not just mushy trestles. Sunset and JBay were decent size

[@markriobr]

@@esdubya Had nothing to do with lucky, we all knew for the past three years. When they change rules and sorrow format, was also said finals would be held at Trestles

[@wokesurfleague747]

well when every stop on the tour was 5ft Florida waves......I mean..... Not to mention all the absolute HORRIBLE calls that decided each event the whole year. The WSL is an absolute JOKE

[@wavester46]

Toledo deserves the win, he's been surfing well all season. That speed coming out of his cutback is amazing. EE is the style master and a gutsy competitor to bounce back from that nasty wipeout at Chopes.

[@stevekraunz3978]

As an ER doctor I simply can not comprehend how he was able to unleash that performance after an L3L4 fracture. Demonstrates the unimaginable power of his drive. This is the type of injury that many would never work again and be on disability for the rest of their lives. Not this guy.....Incredible

[@gothgurlfriend]

Almost like... that's not the injury he had, isn't it?

[@BAMF69]

I comminuted fractured my tailbone at 20 multiple times skateboarding and did not even notice. Till I later went in for a scan on something completely unrelated. I’m sure he is fine.

[@rodeo241]

Toledo is really one of the best surfers competing right now, can't deny that. but props to australia's golden boy EE. An unbelievable comeback from injury then finishing runner up in the world

[@nicolasdavies4129]

wins 2 titles in a row and you say "one of the best". Are you kidding me?

[@thestow35]

the WSL format just isn't that good. Finishing with the top 5 at Trestles is such an anti-climax

[@gustavo299]

indeed

[@Lukas_gusmao]

Yeah, Filipe was the champion already, he's on another level and If he lost today it would be very unfair. This format sucks

[@thestow35]

@garrafinhanoventilad I agree with your comment that Felipe was the best surfer throughout the year. The disappointing thing about Trestles as the end of year event is that there are so many better places on tour to finish - whether that is pipe, bells beach, j bay, Tahiti etc So, it is disappointing in its format but also in its location

[@Lukas_gusmao]

@@thestow35 the problem is not the place, but the fact that the best surfer all over the year can lose because of this format.

[@michaelstrode8924]

Ewing subjectively won this comp but it was close. To take #1 of 2023 when Toledo dominated in total tour points would have been an absolute disgrace to say the least. Will be same with JJF this year. Imagine he ends the year 10k-15k points ahead of #2 but loses at Trestles...

[@brunoccs]

Even with all the hate the Brazilian storm stays strong. Dunno how long this is gonna last but these boys are making history. A whole decade of dominance.

[@Collin-ic9ct]

Rewatch Kolohe vs Italo at Dbah

[@gabrielfranca3725]

@@Mccandless87A ordem dos fatores não altera o produto, ele competiu em Pipe no início do ano, e mesmo assim ficou em 1º no final das etapas disputadas por todos! É muita ignorância e mal caráter da sua parte dizer essas coisas!

[@markriobr]

@@Mccandless87 Claro que seria, tinha mais de 10 mil na frente e nem iria precisar surfar Pipe

[@27AUSSIECHAMP]

​@@Collin-ic9ctkolohe was totally robbed that day .

[@bbq-yh9li]

A whole decade of no style, grace and respect😂

[@andersondepaulasalgado9915]

Filipe Toledo é o cara, representou o Brasil e levou o caneco, nao é so nas ondas que manda bem, tem um carisma incrível e uma famila da hora, parabéns e Que Deus abençoe sempre sua trajetória, pq vai vir mais 🎉🙏🤟

[@robinhojs1186]

Exatamente! Passou por um momento muito difícil, manteve a cabeça boa e hoje tá colhendo os frutos. Merece muito.

[@BernardoNahuys]

I see a lot of negative comments. Congrats to our 2x wolrd champ! You are a best!! Congrats to Ethan, amazing comeback!! You will be champ one day! Keep the good work!

[@marcuslopes710]

Pra Ethan ser campeão um dia tem que aumentar seu repertório de manobras ou a WSL adequar as regras ao surf dele!!!

[@johnnybird7593]

As long as finals are in mush it's no longer a sport...

[@johnnybird7593]

@@xwhite2020 please, what has he ever done in big water, nothing! He got lucky sunset was small this year. Even at small chopes he did nothing. And at pipe he is scared to leave the beach.... sad you fanboys cant see it😂

[@BernardoNahuys]

@@johnnybird7593 You know that there is a big wave tour, right? no one ever said that he is the best big wave surfer, but he is, for the second time, the best surfer of the year. you all can complain about the format, the waves, the wsl.. but on the rule book today, he was and still is the best. Aceita que doi menos!

[@BernardoNahuys]

@@Mccandless87 Acho que tu não gosta muito do toledo.. ! justo mano, ninguém é obrigado a gostar de ninguém, mas o mlk treinou forte, se concentrou, fez o trabalho dele bem feito, jogou o jogo e saiu vitorioso. "se" não é argumento pra nada e não desabona ou tira o mérito do Toledo, se boi não cagasse explodia! muita negatividade, mlk é merecedor!

[@zenmaster6780]

Shouldn’t come down to this type of finish at all. Stick with the yearly points. Never been a Ewing fan but his cutbacks are about perfect every time. I like Toledos versatility though and he won a lot more stuff in the season. That should add up to the win anyway

[@rksnote9635]

EE had a single move, thats it, no variety. Just like Caroline Marks

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

Or at least give the qualifying finalist a days rest!

[@markriobr]

@@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord Any pro can't get tired surfing one 35 heat, add a jet - ski. Think helps getting a warm up, or it should

[@ThePiePig]

what on earth is the reason behind showing the scores before I’ve seen the replay of the bloody wave!

[@rich7017]

Yeah that was doing my head in too man !!!!!!!

[@JoeFourMan]

Agreed, horrible choice.

[@robsonbarreto918]

É realmente hora de comemorar, mas não apaga o fato dos critérios diferenciados para todos contra os brasileiros durante todo o campeonato. Nesta etapa, no primeiro round, Felipe desceu numa onda, injetou três manobras diferentes, finalizou na junção, e recebeu praticamente a mesma nota do outro, que apenas deu três batidas. Porque será?? 🤔🤔 Será que os patrocinadores e investidores dos brasileiros, estão valendo menos que dos outros competidores?? Eu já cancelei a WSL de minhas redes, e só acesso, para assistir A VITÓRIA do esporte de melhor qualidade no momento, ou seja, OS BRASILEIROS.

[@msalvs]

Without timestamps it’s impossible to know exactly what waves you’re referring to but yeah, Filipe’s wave was smaller.

[@eduardotakao1684]

Felipe is so natural…one of the best ever!!! Said that I dont like this format of WSL

[@edgarhangai7122]

Essa primeira bateria foi a melhor do ano . Que nível .. os dois estão de parabéns..

[@bradrielly7031]

Felipe is the best surfer in the world in small to medium size waves. The variety, carves, airs are done consistently better than everyone else. Unfortunately the current wsl format does not highlight the amazing surfing being done by others in waves of consequence. Go back to pipe for the final contest. Also, trestles was more fun to watch when all the guys were there to compete, not just 5.

[@barne3668]

totally agree brad. why Trestles? half the time it's just like any other break>average and especially in Summer. If they insist on this playoff bs they should at least have the finals at some place of consequence...somewhere with BIG SURF and BARRELS...PS Caroline Marks only wins in dumpy conditions with her back hand. Carissa beats her at every other place with 'real surf'. I was going to go to the even until I saw the forecast...

[@richardcolthurst421]

Felipe is untouchable in these conditions

[@dolan3489]

Filipes 8.97 criminally underscored. Guy ripped the bag out of that one

[@nickozu169]

Ripped the bag off a 4 point wave. Criminaly over scored. As was the 9. His airs were shit.

[@kawina8514]

Crying, crying. Braziliam storm

[@arcawocenhalowsaken2663]

One carve and an Air reverse is a 9 in the final of the world championship of surfing in the year 2023... BACKWARDS

[@felipeneves2599]

Is 2 carves a 8.5? If you say so then that was a 9 all the way

[@nickozu169]

I preferred the 2 turns just. Felipe's 1st turn was sick, the air was average for him and his mates.

[@Lukas_gusmao]

Just a baby crying. Brazilian surf = another level. Will take a long time to an aussie win the world title again, this generation of aussies will just lost and cry 🤫🤣

[@scottthomasen8978]

​. You have just demonstrated your low bar. Congratulations tool

[@Lukas_gusmao]

@@scottthomasen8978 and u demonstrated how hurt u are with the brazilians surfing better than any aussie or american

[@mgmgrezende1978]

Vai Brasil,, HUHUHUHU,,, Parabéns, Filipe (o Poseidon das ondas~~~~~~)!

[@michaelrubronegro]

BRASIL DOMINANDO A WSL 🙅🇧🇷 AQUI É BRASIL PORRRRAAAAA. CHUPA GRINGO 😂

[@simeaosobral7063]

Felipe....contra tudo e contra todos..... não importa o quanto o Toledo se superava, bastava uma rasgada do E. Ew...nota máxima....por notas com critérios mais claros.... Parabéns Felipe...como sempre contra tudo e contra todos..... vão ter que nos engolir.....😅

[@mariza3832]

Parabèns Toledo!!!!

[@LeonardoMCBarros]

O PAÍS do SURF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@captcav767]

Love this style of surfing! Power turns and air

[@renatobussolo3913]

TOLEDO É DO BRASIL. ESSA OLÍMPIADAS É NOSSA TBM

[@renatobussolo3913]

parabéns Felipe Deus abencoe

[@christiannye3950]

Very solid surfing. Across the board. Ha. Well done!!!!!

[@bluedoggum8373]

Seriously cannot believe any surfer on earth would not recognize that Ewing is surfing far superior to anyone. These heats are no exception. When will they stop over scoring reverse airs?

[@QuackerDucks7]

A 9.0 is crazy for felipe

[@arthursannazzaro866]

Congrats Ethan, was Very good. Next year I expect Medina, Ítalo, João, Yago better to fight! And Brazil wins again.

[@rksnote9635]

WSL will change the format again to make it harder for brazilians.

[@msalvs]

@@rksnote9635hence everyone wins?

[@wokesurfleague747]

@@rksnote9635 you mean EASIER? As it has been adapted to their surfing more and more each year? "Excellent" scores on 4ft waves with 1 air.....trash format

[@markriobr]

@@wokesurfleague747 Easier really, 4 out 7 WT were won at Pipe, bring back Fiji G Land than will be a walk in the park. Why is so hard for some to accept reality, today we are part of the winners. Will be honest with you, never thought we would be at this level. Now we are and you better get use to it

[@mrdurden3208]

The best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scottmcwave9479]

Champion!

[@HenriqueHC0197]

O surf tem sua bandeira 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@spkay6317]

Yawn

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@HenriqueHC0197]

@@bayly1977 Campeões do pipe masters: 2015 Adriano de Souza; 2018 Gabriel Medina 2019 Italo Ferreira. Vocês norte americanos só são bons quando o assunto é racismo e comer fast food hahahahahahahahaha.

[@HenriqueHC0197]

@@artieborko4988 you gonna cry? Seu prego 🤣🤣🤣

[@HenriqueHC0197]

@@bayly1977 Do you remember who wins at sunset this year, maybe your memory is poor or you are just dumb 🤣

[@fredericofortes5532]

Esse ganhava até dos juízes, saudades.

[@goodymate7556]

*CongratsFT* & WSL *sponsors=yes* But, *Audience=not* Maybe, *🌎🌍3 Best Point(Pipe Teahupo'o J-Bay)+[G-Land or mentawai]= Flexible Schedule 4 Best Surf Condition???*

[@lionbear7047]

I bet the wsl's ratings are through the roof😢😢😢

[@AndrewCooperr]

These conditions are what Filipe thrives in. If he can win a final or even get a decent wave at Pipe or Chopes a lot more people would respect him.

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@AndrewCooperr]

@@simonrose751 Well said I agree 1000%

[@rich7017]

I know everyone has their fears......even if he just admitted he fucking sucks in waves of consequence and is going to work hard on it I'd respect him a huge amount.

[@AndrewCooperr]

@@rich7017 Yeah honestly I think he should give up his spot in the Olympics to someone who actually has a chance at winning at Teahupoo, like Medina.

[@rich7017]

@AndrewCooperr could not agree more bud

[@timaopage]

EE is a great surfer but only does the same maneuvers over and over again. Now, everyone says about the surfers that got the air game, if it is as “easy/boring” as everyone says so why only a few of the BEST surfers in the WORLD can pull it out? Clearly brazilians are on a whole next level for years hence why they have been winning everything, even though most of the time the judges, yes the judges ruin it all.

[@barne3668]

well said. EE just clean cutback after cutback...blah blah blah blah..

[@wellingtonpeclat5926]

CHUPA, WSL!!!

[@kralbenj]

Next time lets finish at pipeline :)

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@divergente1395]

Na próxima vez traz um lenço pra enxugar as lágrimas

[@thiagokborges]

I hope this finals format is GONE for the next time… And i also hope we get cloudbreak back

[@laranjal1074]

GoGoGo🌊Felipe!!! Congrats n keep going, BrazilSTORM. 🌊🇧🇷🇧🇷🏆🇧🇷🇧🇷🌊

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

One turn and a rotation and they give Toledo a 9. My first time seeing this match, but I knew ahead of time that it would be fixed.

[@bbchester6]

Nice job WSL. You’ve managed to Crown a champ that can’t catch a wave at Chopes and Pipe.

[@kevingleed2928]

Irrelevant best surfer in what was on offer by a mile

[@felipeneves2599]

This year Filipe Toledo won in Sunset Beach, El Salvador, J-Bay and now in Trestles. Shut up dude

[@firetruckinaye]

Apart from sunset Did any of those locations have any swell of consequence to really showcase the wave quality… I’ll answer for you nope Just crappy mush

[@christopherorman5769]

​@@felipeneves2599in some of the smallest conditions ever at those events. At the box, Margie's, or real sunset he is a non factor. But the WSL set it up for him with this final format. No way he ever loses at trestles. Ever.

[@bbchester6]

@@felipeneves2599 congratulations he is the best small wave surfer in the world. Caity Simmers had a higher heat total than him at pipe and chopes. That’s just the facts genious.

[@PA96704]

Pound for Pound Felipe is the strongest surfer at 135lbs. Insane congrats Felipe!

[@diego5219]

Nem com todos os favorecimentos tiraram o título do Brasil

[@JohnEltonAguiar]

Próximo ano vão fazer um formato onde não tenha brasileiros no circuito haha não teve jeito o título e do Brasil

[@davidkooyman2359]

Surely Finals day will be at Pipe Next year...

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

Don't think this format is fair at all!? Ewing surfed all day with a broken back then Ft rocks and surfs one full on heat and the second heat where no waves were caught until the were 10 or so mins left. In my mine Ewin proved he is the best in the world yesterday. FT is fucking unreal and insanely talented no question but Ewing was the days hero no doubt!

[@christopherorman5769]

That wasnt a 9. An air reverse is basically doing a floater any more.

[@Knqt]

Somehow Ethan’s 4 absolute massive turns were not enough.

[@nelsonluisfreire8969]

Equal to a floater? You probably don't surf, and if you do, you should suck at it

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@luisfelipevizeu9787]

but Ethan don't do that kind of floater.

[@christopherorman5769]

@@luisfelipevizeu9787 actually he does and with more style and tweak. See the wave pool. He wasn't doing them at trestles due to his back.

[@eoinm2245]

F Toledo could go on to win the title every year as long as he is fit and healthy in this competition format with a final at that wave! Congratulations to him his ranking at the start of the event says he was the most consistent surfer this year.. But is this really the same title that Kelly, Andy, Occy won if the competition format is different?

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@pablodagamamoreira619]

Ele seria campeão com quase 10 mil pontos a frente do segundo colocado. Indiferente de formato, ele seria campeão igualmente!!!

[@neevemcgrath5588]

That was close enough to be debatable. I personally would have given it to Ethan power hacks still win over one air.

[@pablodagamamoreira619]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bilbilsbilly]

Well surf Filipe , also Good performance Ethan Both of that is great surfer 🙏

[@divergente1395]

Estão desvalorizando as manobras mais difíceis para tentar tirar o título do Brasil. Logo os aéreos vão perder pontos se o Brasil continuar ganhando.

[@gustavoraupp4075]

Filipe is monster 🏆🏆

[@JulioLima79]

Show de surf 🔥🔥

[@andreadesallesgarciamontei7552]

​@@Mccandless87Teu cool!!!!

[@s.r.m.1982]

Filipe is amazing, congrats champ! But…. the judges rewarding air reverses is getting old. These guys need to learn new airs.

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@rich7017]

​@simonrose751 dude stop spamming this comment 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wanderrib3467]

In your sentence, just change "air reverses" for "snaps/turns" and it will look perfect.

[@thiagoftusa]

Can you imagine the judges rewarding old maneuvers more than combinations? Hahahhaha your comment makes no sense

[@Rotinadafamiliacarvalho]

2x0 🇧🇷💥🌟🦅

[@wiclesbrito3539]

Pra tristeza da wsl deu BRASIL novamente🇧🇷✅

[@jozzieification]

Toledo is just on a different level, I can see him dominating the surf scene for many years to come. He should go spend time at Chopes between seasons like Fanning did so he can really get familiar with the wave.

[@GIF_CANCEL]

Felipe beat a man with a broken back. Good for you little man.

[@joshatkinson1945]

I watched the first heat there in person. It was insane

[@eduardogomideribeiro7541]

Parece que queriam dar mais notas pro Ethan do que realmente deveriam , dando aquela forçada, e tirando um pouco do Toledo, mas nem assim deu ...

[@MaxOstilio]

Bring back the old original format

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@shamu0utofcag3600]

These guys… is 24 my age age of the youngest world champ. Just won the title sitting on my living room couch. Cheers boys

[@luisfelipevizeu9787]

Second heat Eathan 7.67 wave its a 5. WSL its a JOKE.

[@XavierCLARK-x6b]

Yeah nice work Toledo but Ewing should have won. The comeback from Tahiti and Toledo already wins plenty.

[@euricopoggi]

Ethan Ewing = One Trick Pony and Beloved WSL kid

[@eyestamihana2114]

To really legitimise the World Tour they need to give wildcard entries to Ben Gravy. Somewhat of a Tom Curren-esque underground hero, the world will NOT be ready for what Gravy brings to surfings elite🤩🍍🍍🏴‍☠️

[@JackH2254]

😂

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@rich7017]

Love this comment 😂

[@pablodagamamoreira619]

​@@simonrose751Mas porque choras tanto? Ele venceu sem Sunset num mar grande, 3° em pipe, 3 vezes venceu em J.Bay, e em Margaret River está sempre entre os primeiros em mar grande.....querem de qualquer forma desmerecer os brasileiros. Agora ano que vem, vem os 2 melhores tuberider do circuito, Medina e Yago. Aguenta que ano que vem voltaremos com tudo! Sem chorar, por favor!

[@factsevidenceagainstmarxis4474]

These 2 guys are pretty good!

[@oliverlennard]

Ewing’s turns are at least 2x the power of toledo’s

[@flaviopitanga65]

Congrats Filipe 🎉

[@albertoacj]

Simplesmente destruiu! Parabéns Toledo merecido esse título 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@GiulioColnago]

Absolutely hate this new format... even thouh Trestles consistency and perfection cant be discussed... but simply cannot treat surfing as if it was basketball or football or any other sport with year finals... must be based on consistency throughout the year in different spots and conditions... Toledo had already to be champion and luckily so he performed well... same not happened with Carissa... guys like Fioravanti (potential future competitor for world title being so consistent this year) or Robinson (he made it here and hes here to stay as he could already be a champion) or even John John (would love to see rivalry between him and the brazilian "old guard" spark again), or Dora, etc.etc. would never ever be able to beat guys like Ethan or Felipe at Trestles or anybody whose surf fits this type of wave so well as their do...

[@gordonbaylor153]

Please don't show the score before we see the wave. At least wait until the first replay. Just takes away the enjoyment of watching the heats

[@Cfass1]

If I was at this even I believe I would have to cut Mr. Whistles lips off whenever Toledo is sarfing

[@guyblissettamado593]

Felipe teve que fazer chover na 1a bateria pra levar. O Ewing já tinha 8 dos juízes antes mesmo de dropar qualquer onda...(aliás o Colapinto foi claramente roubado em 2 ondas contra o EE). DÁ-LHE FELIPE, dá-lhe Brasil! 🤩👾🤟🤘🏾🤙🏾👏🏾

[@marciuslopes3067]

Mas aquele 9 do Filipe na primeira bateria foi overscore

[@gregoryian108]

8-10 foot Pipe and Toledo would be hiding on the beach.

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@bbchester6]

I remember when the world tour champ was the best surfer in the world.

[@luizarruda2873]

🎉🎉🎉

[@divergente1395]

Tentaram de todas as formas tirar o título do Felipe.

[@pabloburiti4847]

Capivara is way better than kangaroo!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@rodeo241]

I used to be against this final five format but now i realized it's actually kinda good. just change the spot of the final five and keep lowers as a tour stop, imo.

[@joserobertobastosbastos9048]

Praia de Gaibu. Cabo de st. Agostinho. PE. Brasil. 😮😮😮😮😮

[@average0citizen]

Yeah go 77!!!

[@thomasstern6814]

Ethan should have won the first heat. Underscored on his 8.5 and Toledo was overscored on the 8.97. shows how judging can change such a tight heat !!

[@douglaschoi1969]

Congratulations to Felipe!!! He deserved to win but have to say ending the season with this format is completely lame! Ending at Pipe is the true test of a World Champ in waves of consequence. FedEx Cup of Surfing.

[@IreneChoinski]

U know... they've surfed pipe this season and J. Robinson got it. Was he a championship contender at all in the format u want? I dont think so.

[@markriobr]

@@IreneChoinski Pipe conditions this year was far worse than Trestles

[@douglaschoi1969]

@@IreneChoinski So back in the day you'd have rather seen A.I. Title or Parko''s WSL Title decided at chest high Lowers huh? WSL troll, this format sucks and every true surf fan knows it.

[@barne3668]

damn right Doug. Trestles for the Finals? It's BULLSHIT...That's why you see Caroline Marks making big scores with her back hand. At pipe she barely makes the drop while Carissa hangs it out with the da' boys

[@markriobr]

@@barne3668 What was done to Carisa shows, this format is crap. Wonder Who had this idea

[@barne3668]

Ethan surfing with injury basically did the same move over and over and over. Personally I thought every one of his waves was overscored. Some more than others BUT he did show alot of power and guts...BUT. Still Felipe is just so friggen' dynamic. Every wave is a showcase of excitement and risk... It should have been a runaway win

[@leonardofernandessurfing]

Given the poor conditions all year long, I'd call this one heat of the year...

[@luadefases]

🌪🇧🇷

[@Cfass1]

13:30 the guy who doesn’t even sarf gets denied by two of the best

[@mikewalters8253]

Are the announcers in love with Toledo

[@Collin-ic9ct]

Who wins this if top 5 are at Pipe

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@ababa4994]

Campeão! Filipe sobrou na água. Foi melhor em td!

[@vznquest]

Filipe definitely deserves the title but upon rewatching the first heat i actually had EE over him on that one.

[@Dembae66]

Could’ve been me!

[@brandonfbomb_2327]

Imagine how much heat power the Brazilians would have if they cheered on their competitors instead of wishing death. Just think, if they score a 9, then holler charge it to the heatmate...

[@wtfftwfml98]

@NathanFlorence can you please arrange World Slab League as a competitor, it would get 10x more views and revenue than this shit

[@simonrose751]

Toledo may be the most consistent in conditions like these, and for that well done on winning a WSL world title. However, when it comes to the best waves in the world with the best conditions in the world, such as when its 8-10ft and over at Pipe and Chopes and other world class waves, the best surfing in the world is not being done by him. In fact he's often not even in the water. One look at a channel like Nathan Florence's clearly proves that without a shadow of a doubt. It is ok for Toledo to win with aerial manoeuvres. But if he is, it should be actually progressive airs on waves of consequence, like Gabby and John John's airs at pumping pipe, Italo's huge air to dry reef at margs this year, Yago's air at Jbay, or the airs Kael Walsh and Mikey Wright were doing in the latest quick edit at slabs with consequence, to name a few examples. Not safe airs that barely go above the lip. Granted the conditions for these finals didn't allow for much more, however I have yet to see a progressive air by toledo that was huge AND required big commitment AND at a wave of consequence(like Italo's at Margs for example). Plenty of Brazilians charge, Toledo just lacks courage. Well done on the World Title, no one is as consistent as him in the small conditions. But to say that world title proves he is the best surfer in the world is an absolute fallacy

[@JussierDuarte]

🇧🇷🏄🌳🌴🌵🤙

[@rksnote9635]

EE had a single move, thats it, no variety. Just like Caroline Marks.

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Go San Clemente!!

[@Rodrigoutorres]

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