Logie sets his sights on Mr Price Pro
Former Durban surfer, Travis Logie, aims for the top prize in this year's Mr Price Pro Ballito.
IN just over three weeks, all eyes will be on Ballito as the world’s best surfers arrive to compete for the prestigious Mr Price Pro Ballito crown, from 30 June to 6 July.
This year’s Mr Price Pro Ballito will see 96 surfers from 18 countries compete for a slice of the lucrative R2.7 million prize-purse and critical ratings points on offer for those aiming to qualify for the elite ASP World Championship Tour in 2015.
Current world number 24, Travis Logie, formerly of Durban but now residing in California, USA, is one of South Africa’s top title contenders looking to capitalise on a Prime event on home soil.
“I always look forward to the event in Ballito. Nothing beats being with the family when you’re competing. And the waves are always fun for the event, which is a huge bonus,” said Logie.
Renowned for causing huge upsets in taking down world number one’s, top seeds and event favourites on the ASP World Tour, Logie is a feared opponent among surfing’s elite and will be even more dangerous on his home turf.
“It’s all about having 100 per cent confidence. Ballito is a pretty level playing field. It’s a little right point and pretty much everyone on tour has grown up surfing waves really similar. Our advantage is having the home crowd cheering for us!” he said.
One of the most consistent finishers at the Mr Price Pro Ballito over the past few years, posting a career best runner-up result against Australian Chris Davidson in 2008, Logie has had every result from second down to 30th but is yet to clinch the title.
With just weeks to go, Logie will be focusing on rest and rehabilitation for a persistent shoulder injury that plagued him at the recent Fiji Pro where he placed equal 25th.
In addition to Logie, South African fans will have plenty to cheer about with the likes of Jordy Smith, Beyrick de Vries, Dale Staples, Michael February and Slade Prestwich all making their way into the Prime rated ASP event courtesy of their respective world rankings.
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