RIP CURL INTERNATIONAL GROMSEARCH: THE BEST OF THE BEST




The 2024 Rip Curl GromSearch International, presented by Sun Bum, wrapped up in Bali today with great performances at Pererenan Beach, solidifying its reputation as the premier event for young surfing talent around the globe. The event saw the UK’s Lukas Skinner successfully defend his title while the USA’s Eden Walla claimed victory for the girls. . Lukas Skinner’s journey to the final was extraordinary. He scored a perfect 10, with a flawless alley-oop into a carve, finishing with a clean air reverse. In the nail-biting final, Lukas faced off against Spain’s Dylan Donegan. Lukas was trailing for most of the final, but caught one of the biggest waves of the day at the end, launching a huge straight air to seal the deal with a 9.33.

“Man, it means the world to me,” said Lukas. “Dylan had me on the ropes. We both got two eights, I knew I had to go big on my next chance. I’ve been struggling to beat Dylan all year, he pushes me so much, and I’m stoked to finally get him.” In the Girls division, American Eden Walla emerged victorious, overcoming an in-form Ziggy Mackenzie from Australia in the final. Eden’s composed performance in the high-pressure format was a testament to her poise and talent. “I think my dad was more nervous than me” said Eden.

Another highlight included surf legends Steph Gilmore, Molly Picklum and Rosy Hodge taking over commentary on the live webcast for the day. The Rip Curl GromSearch International is more than just a competition; it is a launching pad for future professional surfing stars. Two-thirds of current Championship Tour (CT) surfers are former GromSearch competitors, underscoring the event’s significance in shaping the careers of some of the most successful surfers of all time.

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