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Following the Stab Wax Test, Michael Ciaramella was curious to learn more about the infamous Fu Wax from Brazil. This is their story as told by its founder, Fuad Mansur, with help from his son Guilherme.

“When it is Finals Day, it is just something that clicks. It is now or never, and I put it all on the line. That is always my strategy, ‘Go big or go home.’ It is easy like that and I went big. Finals is one of those heats where it is first or second, there are no losers, so I just go really big and put all my work on the wave. That is why I train. That is why I’ve been really focused.” – Filipe Toledo

“It is emotional to win here in Brazil in front of this crowd. Coming back home and having this amazing support from the crowd, especially for my baby Koa, it is unbelievable. My son and my family are motivation for me. I am one of those athletes who performs well under pressure. Koa means warrior and I definitely was a warrior to go out there and get that trophy.” – Filipe Toledo

By combining the two most popular templates and using a new ultra-light 3D foam core, FCS has created the lightest fin in the range. Filipe's signature fin delivers exceptional drive and control off the bottom without hampering speed off the top as well as release through the lip that's so synonymous with his fast, aerial style of surfing.

"Finally! This is a really special moment, an incredible feeling! In all my heats, all the sets were super slow. I tried to keep busy, that was my strategy, keep busy and surf all my waves, and it worked. It feels amazing to be the only surfer to win two events so far." - Filipe Toledo

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“I’m always making slight foot adjustments and it’s important to do this without feeling restricted, but when it’s time to push hard through a turn or launch off the lip, I want to feel really locked in..." - Filipe Toledo

Reigning WSL Champion John John Florence (HAW) claimed victory today at the second stop of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, after defeating Kolohe Andino (USA) in the Final.

"I still don't believe it... "I'm just going to regroup and have a really big party tonight. I'm super tired but the year's over now. This is huge for me." — Michel Bourez

"I had an amazing week and this win is for all my family, friends, and fans that support me so much" - Filipe Toledo

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"It's definitely a very different feeling this win. There was a real emotional build up coming back here this year. That Semifinal with Julian was really special and it was wonderful to have a heat with him again. Definitely some emotions went into it paddling out and it was just really special having a surf with him out there and both of us come in safe. I'm stoked that I got to come back and right the wrongs that happened last year. I've done that now so I can move on." — Mick Fanning

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"I just want to start being top 10 for the next few years, make some money, and retire…sit in the sun and drink beer" - Matt Wilkinson

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"... the Final to me is the best heat, I don’t have anything to lose and I just go for it.” – Filipe Toledo

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"I'm really stoked with this win, for number one and two to go at it in the final is great for everyone. Adriano is a champion who never gives up. I'm stoked it all came off for this event, I'll go home, regroup and get ready for the European leg." - Mick Fanning