The clouds began rolling into Ichinomiya, Japan, but it was the Brasilians who brought their lightning quick surfing to spark competition at the Gotcha Ichinomiya Chiba Open QS 6,000 powered by Gravity Channel before the real storm could takeover Shida Point. But, Round 3 is in the archives after some standout performances set the tone despite a drop in swell.
Shida Point favored those who could stay light on their feet in the two-to-three foot waves -- which the Brazilians delivered on.