The US Open is a one of kind experience.  For 10 days, Huntington 
Beach becomes the epicenter of the surf industry, bad tattoos, 
bikini's that have no business being legal, and more often than not 
weak unpredictable surf.

This year had all of these elements, except for one.  This years event 
conincided with the biggest south swell I have ever witnessed in 
Southern California.  Along with a $100,000 payday for first prize, 
the largest prize money in surfing history, the finest surfing talent 
competed in the event for the first time in over 5 years.  Kelly 
Slater, Andy Irons, and Mick Fanning made their much anticipated 
return to the shores of surf city and neither the surf or surfing 
dissapointed.  Watching a set break beyond the pier, jetski assist at 
Hb, Kelly Slater dominate, and local Brett Simpson were among the 
highlights.

Check out redbullsurfing.com to watch my behind the scenes tour 
through Hb with teamrider, Ian Walsh.

Also, stay tuned to Fuel TV's weekly update show to view all of my 
action footage.

You can also go to grindtv.com and see a preview clip I did on the 
event.  Type under search us open preview.