LiQUiFY Magazine February 2015 | Page 87

For his efforts, not only did Thomas score a flash black trophy for his cabinet, but a gleaming new special edition Dick van Straalen board, finished in Burleigh Boardriders red and white stripe and featuring a shape that’s out of this world // The classic Dick van Straalen board to crowd up and see it, and watch it easily compared to all the beachbreaks and stuff ... the banks are really good at the moment and yeah, it’s a good break for this.” Thomas Woods with a strong start in the final, sliding into this classy barrel to set up his triumphant win