EP 194: Mitchell Salazar - Unpacking the historic events from Tahiti, The best women’s heat EVER?, Tati’s 10, Vahine’s first CT win as a Wildcard, Powerful performances from both the men and women, The Shaper Rankings update, and Instagram Fan Questions

WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the historic event of the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro Presented By Outerknown. Mitch and Dave rave over the pristine conditions at Teahupo’o and the level of performance that followed, Tati’s insane 10-point ride, Brisa’s consistent performance throughout the event, and Vahine representing the Tahitian community with her Wildcard win at home. They discuss the incredible performances on the men’s side, Gabriel making scoring excellent rides look easy, John John’s relaxed comfort at this size in Tahiti, and Ramzi proving he belongs at this level of competition. They muse over the current Vissla CT Shaper Rankings post-Tahiti, reveal their predictions for El Salvador, and round out the pod by answering listener questions.

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