Host Erik Apple sits down with professional surfer Koa Rothman to preview the WSL Rio Pro. After a strong event in El Salvador, the tour heads to Brazil. They analyze the current odds, focusing on the Brazilian dominance on the men's side featuring favorites like Filipe Toledo (+450), Gabriel Medina, Italo Ferreira, and Yago Dora (+600). Koa shares his dark horse picks, including Leo, Seth Moniz, and Cole Houshmand.
On the women's side, they discuss top contenders like Molly Picklum, Gabriela Bryan, and Caity Simmers. Koa highlights Carissa Moore (+600) as a strong pick and discusses Vahine Fierro as an underdog (+5000) who has the competitive ability to succeed.
Episode Timestamps
00:06 – The WSL tour heads to Brazil for the Rio Pro.
00:55 – Reviewing recent tour stops and the good waves in El Salvador.
01:34 – Men's top odds feature Brazilian surfers like Filipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, and Yago Dora.
02:04 – Discussing Leo (+3000) and the difficulty of beating Brazilian surfers in their home country.
03:00 – The potential for Eli Hanneman and Cole Houshmand to build momentum.
04:08 – Seth Moniz (+15,000) is selected as a longshot pick.
04:34 – Women's odds are led by Molly Picklum, Gabriela Bryan, and Caity Simmers.
05:21 – Carissa Moore is highlighted as a great pick at +600.
06:42 – Evaluating longshots like Sally Fitzgibbons and Lakey Peterson.
07:01 – Vahine Fierro (+5000) is discussed as a strong competitor who can surf diverse conditions.