August 19, 2009: - - Huntington BeachWorld Qualifying Series (WQS) 3-Star Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido
Future Fins team rider Clay Marzo showcased his progressive surfing throughout the event, and was the in form surfer of the contest, mixing in barrel riding, aerials and his trademark throw tail maneuver.
Riding his signature Marzo fins, Clay managed to capitalize on the two best waves and comboed the field to take out the victory. “I was a little
worried because it was a little mixed up out there,” Marzo said. “I got that first score and was able to relax enough to get the other one.” The talented goofy-footer posted an opening score of a solid 8.25 before closing the doors on his competitors when he logged a massive 9.25 (both out of a possible 10) for a committed reverse. "I saw this section coming and knew I needed to do something big,” Marzo said. “I did a little tack and luckily I did a big throw-tail and came out fins first and was able to spin it around.”Clay dedicated his victory to Honolua Bay artist/surfer Ron Cassidy, who died at Puerto Escondido last year.
Clay's weapon of choice: his signature fin the FCM:
Clay's Team Rider page: CLAY MARZO
