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Deus Nine Foot and Single 2016 – The Nine Foot

May 28, 2016

Day three of the Deus Nine Foot & Single kicked off with rain showers, but what a ripper; lines to the horizon, solid swell and glass-clean faces filling the lineup. The signature event launched in epic style – every heat a scorcher and surfers going all out to make the grade. The lower tide was rolling more than peaking, making for noserides and cutbacks more than barrels and lip-hits, but it was no less impressive. Long drops and fade take-offs set up for rollers to the beach, but a pitched wall on the inside got the adrenalin pumping. As the crowd jostled for shelter from the passing black clouds, Yuta Sezutsu was receiving massive ups from his Japanese cheer squad, with the whole beach joining in the cheers at one of the day's finest barrels. This young surfer has such a fluid style and confidence that he seemed to toy with the six-foot faces, his huge smile never wavering and his nerve never rattled even in the most grinding shore breaks. Jared Mell was once again dynamite in and out of the water, hilarity on the microphone and killing it in the surf, with and without his boardshorts on. The man simply doesn't shut up, with his mouth or with his surfing, and he provided non-stop entertainment. As the sun broke free and the day warmed up, so too did the action, the Deus Nine Foot & Single running its complete course throughout the morning and into the afternoon. Ice cold San Miguels revitalised parched lips and the Deus Bar & Grill kept stomachs filled. All smiles, hoots and hollers, onlookers enjoyed the vibes on the sand as much as the action in the water. Matt Cuddihy raised the bar, finding rare shade as the tide rolled in, two clean barrels off a single wave giving him a massive score. Unlike other contests, the Nine Foot encourages inspiration and innovation, rather than the conventions of the average competition, and the boys didn’t disappoint. The swell jacked and with it the bar went up as the contest field dwindled. Familiar names filled the slots and it was great to see Batu Karas surfers Husni Ridhwan and Deni Firdaus right up there amongst them. Young Deni blew up, with critical noserides all the way through, before dropping under the lip and finishing big to the spectators' appreciation. Maybe not this year Deni, but you'll be beating the best before too long. This was traditional longboarding at its finest and, as if we hadn’t seen enough already, the four-man final went up yet another level. Jared fought off his hangover to hold on, the single non-Australian to make the grade, alongside Jye Byrnes, Josh Constable and defending champion, Harrison Roach – four notably different styles head-to-head in a massive showdown. Harrison wasn’t going to roll over, paddling backwards into a couple of waves for a fin-first takeoff before flicking back forward, heading north to the nose and burying himself in the crumbling barrels with flawless style. Josh ticked the format boxes, critical positioning and grinding cutbacks clocking points, but he saved it all for his last wave. Dropping into a bomb, he clutched five over, grabbing rail in the barrel, emerged and unleashed, smashing off the end section for a huge air drop. Jye drew on his years of experience, with drop-knee turns mashed up with sweeping turns and pocket noserides. And Jared – what more can be said about the Mell? Surfing backwards, arcing bottom turns, pants down and a barrel that had the crowd screaming. All different, all dynamic, all the best in their own rights, but who would take the crown? You’ll just have to wait and see… Results will be announced at tomorrow night’s Deus Temple after-party, but there’s plenty more action until then. The Indonesian premiere of Dustin Humphrey’s latest creation ‘South to Sian’ screens this evening, with the Under Nine Foot & Single and Ladies’ Log Fest being the waterborne entertainment from 7am tomorrow. For more information on the Deus Nine Foot & Single, visit the website: deuscustoms.com/9ftandsingle Photos: @kelibow @gianggowphoto @benosbornephoto @ol_sin @sashafr0mrussia

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Setiap tahun, teman-teman kita Tasix Adventure—penyelenggara petualangan ban berlumpur dan adrenalin berbahan bakar terbaik di Bali—mengadakan acara akhir pekan berkemah yang sangat dinanti-nantikan. Mereka menamakannya “ The Wild,” dan jujur saja, tidak ada kata yang lebih pas dari itu.

Ini bukan sekadar acara; ini adalah petualangan wajib bagi siapa saja yang mencintai tanah, tantangan, dan persahabatan yang hanya bisa terjalin saat tertawa melihat teman lain terjatuh.

Hal tentang The Wild adalah misterinya. Kamu tidak tahu ke mana akan pergi, bagaimana sampai di sana, atau apa yang akan kamu temui—seperti hidup, tapi dengan lebih banyak asap knalpot.

Tahun ini, The Wild yang berlangsung pada 7 Desember 2024, mengumpulkan 135 pecinta motor enduro, trail, dan cross di Desa Kopi, Tabanan. Tepat pukul 9 pagi, kami berangkat menuju Desa Gesing, Singaraja. Rute tetap dirahasiakan hingga hari acara, meningkatkan sensasi penasaran dan antusiasme. Dengan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok kecil, kami melengkapi diri dengan perlengkapan motocross lengkap untuk menghadapi tantangan musim hujan.

Perjalanan? Murni magis. Jalur berkelok melalui permata tersembunyi Bali, di mana setiap tikungan menawarkan pemandangan yang memukau atau hampir membuat jantung berhenti. Rute tahun ini menghadirkan medan tanah liat merah—dijuluki tanah "keramik" karena teksturnya yang licin dan keras saat basah. Untuk melintasinya, diperlukan teknik khusus yang disebut “paddling the throttle,” sebuah manuver yang mendebarkan dengan motor yang sering bergoyang liar. Dari kejauhan, mungkin terlihat lucu, tetapi saat di atas motor? Ceritanya berbeda.

Setelah menempuh 68 kilometer petualangan liar, kami tiba di perkemahan di puncak bukit yang sudah dipenuhi tenda-tenda peserta lain dan deru knalpot. Destinasi selalu mencuri perhatian, dan yang satu ini tidak terkecuali—tempat tinggi dengan pemandangan 360 derajat yang menakjubkan dari laut, gunung, hingga kota.

Saat hujan turun, tenda-tenda didirikan, dan malam itu diisi dengan berbagi cerita tentang penyelamatan heroik dan kecelakaan yang menggelikan. Dan tentu saja, ada balapan. Bayangkan sekelompok pengendara penuh semangat meluncur di perbukitan dalam kekacauan yang terkontrol. Balapan tahun ini termasuk duel 1 lawan 1 yang seru di sekitar puncak bukit, dengan peserta menyelesaikan dua putaran penuh adrenalin.

Bukan soal menang; ini tentang hadir, tertawa, dan menikmati momen. Para pemenang dan peserta tercepat yang mencapai puncak bukit dirayakan dengan hadiah, tetapi senyuman, persahabatan, dan kebersamaan membuat semua orang merasa seperti juara.

The Wild tahun ini benar-benar sesuai namanya, bahkan lebih. Petualangan, tawa, dan cukup banyak tanah di gigi untuk menyebutnya otentik—kami tidak akan menginginkannya dengan cara lain. Terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya kepada semua peserta yang menjadikannya pengalaman tak terlupakan. Sampai jumpa di petualangan berikutnya!

Every year, our mates over at Tasix Adventure—Bali’s finest purveyors of muddy tyres and fuel-driven adrenaline—host their much-anticipated camp-out weekend. They’ve named it “Wild,” and honestly, there’s no better word for it.

It’s not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for anyone who loves dirt, daring, and the kind of camaraderie you can only forge while laughing at someone else’s wipeout.

The thing about Wild is that it’s shrouded in mystery. You don’t know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, or what you’ll find—kind of like life, but with more exhaust fumes.

This year’s Wild, held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, brought together 135 enthusiasts of enduro, trail, and cross motorcycles at Desa Kopi, Tabanan. The route was kept a secret until the event day, heightening the thrill of the unknown. At exactly 9 am, they shared the destination, Desa Gesing, Singaraja, Divided into small groups, we geared up with full motocross kits to tackle the rainy season’s challenges.

The ride? Pure magic. Twisting trails through Bali’s hidden gems, where every turn promised either breathtaking views or breathtaking near-misses. This year’s route featured red clay terrain—nicknamed "ceramic" soil for its slick, hard texture when wet. Navigating it required a special technique called “paddling the throttle,” a nerve-wracking maneuver that had bikes swaying wildly. From a distance, it might have looked hilarious, but on the bike? It was a whole other story.

After 68 kilometres of this wild adventure, we arrived at the hilltop campsite already alive with the buzz of activity and the roar of exhausts. The destination always steals the spotlight, and this one was no exception—a high-altitude perch offering stunning 360-degree views of the sea, mountains, and city.

As the rain came down, tents went up, and the evening was all about swapping stories of heroic saves and laughable crashes. And then there were the races. Picture a pack of overexcited riders tearing up the hillside in what can only be described as controlled chaos. This year’s races included thrilling 1-on-1 duels around the hilltop, with participants pushing through two laps of sheer adrenaline.

It wasn’t just about winning; it was about showing up, laughing, and embracing the moment. The race winners and the fastest hilltop arrivals were celebrated with prizes, but the smiles, the camaraderie, and the shared triumphs made everyone feel like champions.

This year’s Wild lived up to its name and then some. Adventure, laughter, and just enough dirt in your teeth to call it authentic—we wouldn’t have it any other way. A massive thank you to all the participants who made it unforgettable. See you on the next adventure!