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Words From Current ASP World Tour #3 Jeremy Flores

Posted on March 10, 2008 @ 5:56 PM

Jeremy Flores (FRA), 19, who sits in 3rd on the 2008 ASP World Tour ratings after his semifinal finish in the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast last week, is already training at the world famous Bell’s Beach, VIC, Australia, hosting the second event of the year, the Rip Curl Pro Bell’s Beach.

Flores, who opened his 2008 campaign in superb form, will lead the Euroforce contingent for the second stop of the ASP World Tour, looking to confirm his start with another solid result. Here are a few words from the 2007 ASP Rookie of the Year, after his excellent start in the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast pres. by LG.

1. How did you feel before the 2008 ASP World Tour kicked off?

I had less pressure than last year and felt very relaxed and confident. Compared to last year at the same moment, I felt like I knew how to deal with things and it was definitely easier for me.

2. How big was the difference to start with three other Europeans?

It was something even better. On top of the small experience I now have, to hang with your friends and guys you have known for years makes it a great time. We all know each other so well, what a great feeling to have such a close support when you are about to paddle out.

3. What about the big European support on the Gold Coast for this 2008 kick off?

This first event was great. A lot of people watched the LIVE webcasts and I spent quite a bit of time talking with all these supporters from the other side of the globe. It was a very intense time to see how big things are getting. We had a lot of french people on the beach as well and it really makes a difference.

4. You had a tough time at Bell’s last year? How are you feeling before going back there?

I got sick last year during the event, had fever and a really painfull throat for a week so it was almost impossible for me to surf at a descent level. I have known the waves of Bell’s Beach for a while as I used to surf a lot of pro junior events there, but it is definitely not my favorite location on tour. I will still give my best to try and get another good result.

5. What is the plan before the event?

We are already at Bell’s Beach with Miky and Tiago. It is a big change from the warm water and weather of the Gold Coast and we needed to prepare well and surf with wetsuits in cool water long enough before the event starts. We will keep running, training and stretching to be fit and sharp again for this second event.

6. After the first event, what do you think of the new ASP World Tour Top 45?

The level is really amazing and we had some really great heats to watch at the Quiksilver Pro. It will be an exciting and tough year but we are training hard all together. We are confident and we know many surfers of the Top 45 don’t really train seriously, which can make a big difference when it comes to tough demanding conditions and heats.

7. What about your surfing after a year among the Top 45?

Apart from a few problems with my boards (Jeremy broke his two favorite boards on the Gold Coast), I think I am ready and feel like my surfing is more powerful. Everything is going good and I hope we will all have a good time at Bell’s.  

Get all the action from the Europeans of the 2008 ASP World Tour on www.aspeurope.com.

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