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There's too much choice and not enough time.

Aim for your head, get down.

You're the only one.

Yeah, that was a really good ride.

Now, let's try it again, okay?

But this time, put more power into your turn.

And you'll do a heaps better cutback.

No, no, don't go yet. Wait for the third wave out the back.

Wait for the third wave.

Go 30 metres right. The break is better.

I thought we were working. What happened to mind on the job?

Oh, Mike, sorry.

I'm in shock. This is a really good friend of mine.

Dean Edgley.

You won the Soul of Blue finally last year.

Call me Edge.

We've been following your progress online.

Your last comp was Margarivia, fifth place. Yeah.

Still counting calories, I see. You look great.

Good to see you too, Julie. And if you're cooking Italian tonight, stuff

calories. Good to see you.

But am I missing something? Aren't you supposed to be in California?

That's right, you're in the West Coast Pro -Am this week.

Yeah, I lost in the second round, which meant I had a couple of extra days to

kill before my next event, so I thought I'd come home and visit a few old

friends. He means me. And my lasagna.

Your next comp is Fiji.

Cloud break?

Yeah, that's the plan.

So crash here. We've got plenty of room.

Oh, no, I wouldn't want to put you guys out. Give us a break.

It'd be great to have you.

Sorry, you shouldn't have to fight your way through all this junk to get to your

bed. Oh, it's alright.

Better than some of the hotels, isn't it? Dave? Yeah? Yeah, you should surf

tile. I surfed the bongo a few years back.

Excellent, right, right. Oh, you travelled a bit then? Yeah, my parents

France and my mum's from out here, so I commute. Cool.

Yeah, sometimes two or three times a year.

Oh, yeah?

You should try ten countries in ten weeks.

That's commuting. And plus you've got to learn all these new languages.

And only the top surfers on the circuit get the good hotels. The rest of us just

backpack a dive.

Food is just... You have to know Hamburg with, like, ten different languages.

Must be hell.

Yeah, you should try it sometime.

Oh, I'll see you there next year when I win the Solar Blue final.

Good thing, I'll do it. Oh, no, man, yeah, you probably will.

Just remember what Simone says, you know? It's all about the wave.

We did.

It's a celebration.

I flogged the troops extra hard.

It was on his celebration food.

Yeah. Are you hungry or what? Get the chips.

It'll be fine. Bring on the car.

Oh, you have changed.

He used to weigh his chips.

Now, Edge, my friend, I would like to know the gossip.

Yeah. Has Kelly Slater really got grey hair? The man doesn't check out

Hey, what about Porter, the South African?

Oh, Goofy Footer. He won at Malibu last October. No, no, no. He got decked. He

was all over the forum. Oh, what? Did you see what happened?

He's a kook.

Probably deserved it.

Hello? Why?

No.

Are you wishing you hadn't taken a year off?

Of course not.

Then I'd nicked all the fun with you lot.

Um, Simone?

It's Andrew from Solar Blue.

I'll take you in the office. Thanks, mate.

Yeah, he'll be with you in a sec.

All right. See ya.

Andrew, hi. What's up?

Slow down. Mate, slow down. Slow down.

There's no need to do that. Edge is right here. He arrived today.

What's the problem?

So, Edge, no bull, man.

Do the guys on the circuit really sharpen their fins?

Yeah, sure.

I've always got an angle grinder in my bag.

Hey, how's the guest of honour end up on kitchen duty?

He volunteered.

I think he's trying to get away from Corey.

Hey, you want to come for a walk?

Catch up?

Nothing much has changed around here.

That's good.

Mate, it's only been eight months.

Yeah, right.

Feels longer.

So... Am I in trouble?

Well, you thumped Jacques Poirot.

What do you reckon?

Andrew's hosed him down, he's not going to press charges, that's something.

Look, Poirot's a pledger.

He was giving me grief, Timo. I mean, you have no idea.

And you figured punching him was the best way to deal with it? Yeah, right

it was.

You left without telling anyone.

Well, I didn't know I needed to pass out, did I? You don't.

Andrew is worried about you. You've been hassling judges, skipping publicity

calls. You're a sponsored surfer.

Ed, you need to go home. Spend some time with your mum and dad.

They've been in my ear all week, Simo.

Look, I just need some time out.

Some space for a little while.

You know?

Is that all?

That's all.

Yes.

He's just not what I expected, that's all.

I heard Edge was this real wild man.

He's really almost human.

Who cares what he's like? As long as he surfs with us.

I don't think he even brought a board with him.

I'll lend him one.

You girls have fly to surf against.

It's about time we have someone to test ourselves against.

It's called benchmarking. Then we'd know how good we really are. Right.

He's here to rest and hang out with Fly and Simmo, not give you a lesson.

There's a local club event tomorrow.

What happens if Edge serves for Matt against us?

I don't think he'd be too keen on a competition.

So we sign him up ourselves.

Talk him into it later. We should still ask him. He won't mind. I'll put his

name down at the surf club.

I'll see you all at school.

Corey.

Come on, Edge.

Betting out is not your style.

Sure it is.

There's a beach out the back. No further than you could throw a cold hamburger.

Shouldn't you be at school by now?

I'm a senior, remember?

My first class today isn't until after lunch. So there's plenty of time for a

surf. Well, that's valuable study time spent in the water, isn't it?

Edge.

Look, fly, I haven't brought my board with me. Like, that's the problem.

There's 20 boards in the shed and you know it.

What's a surf like?

Who cares what the surf's like? You're a pro. You surf anything.

Come on.

It's been fun working with the others.

I like the coaching.

Yeah, I bet you do, you troll freak.

You think I did the right thing, putting the circuit off for you?

You did the right thing for you.

You didn't do what others wanted, you know?

You should back yourself for that flight.

I know, and I do, but... Thank you, I guess I'm a bit jealous.

You'll get your turn.

Just have fun here while you can.

But you're having fun as a pro.

Sometimes I wish I was there with you.

Yeah, I wish you were there too.

Well, I will be.

So watch out.

The boys are in a local event tomorrow

and... Someone's put my name in.

The boys must have done it.

What's the idea?

Hey, it'll be fun.

No, I'm here for a break, not a competition.

Settle.

You're too big for a surf club bash now. Why, you know it's not that.

They just want to surf against you.

Yeah, but a competition.

Can you do it for them, please?

That would be so stoked.

You'll be late for school.

It just didn't seem like Edge.

He was really angry about the comp.

Like he's allergic to board wax or something.

Yeah, well...

That call I had from Andrew last night.

Was that about Edge?

Yep.

Seems he got in a fight with Borter at the pro -am.

And they kicked Edge out?

No, he walked.

It seems... Edge has been a bit of a troublemaker on the circuit and it's all

come to a head.

Can we help him get it sorted?

I don't know.

He's not exactly opening up about it.

Maybe he'll talk to me.

We're mates.

He said he just wants some time out to chill, maybe a week or so, and then

be fine.

And the boys have stuck him in a comp.

Yeah.

Not the happiest proposition.

But, I mean, it's not like he'll be under any pressure.

Maybe a bit of low -share surfing is what he needs to get some fun back into

Yeah.

Maybe.

We entered you into a comp tomorrow.

I saw.

Heard you weren't too happy about it either.

Would be nice to be asked, that's all.

I know we ambushed you about it.

Sorry, we just want to serve against you.

See how we're doing.

Yeah, look, I told Fly I'd do it, and I will, okay?

That's great.

Thanks. Don't thank me.

Thank Fly.

Do you reckon he'll turn up? He said he will. He will. Right. What's the matter?

I'm scared about being shown up. Just worry about your own score, farm boy.

he comes.

Hey, Edge, buddy.

Is this a little surf competition? We've been meaning to tell you all about it.

Yeah, yeah, very cool.

Thanks for coming along.

We appreciate it.

You guys set? Yep. Good.

Heats are about to get underway in the Blue Water Beach Surf Challenge. And a

special welcome to top seed and pro circuit regular, Solar Blue Academy

champion, Dean Edgeley.

The boys from Fall of the Academy are swiping their hate.

Confident in messy conditions. That's a good sweeping forehand cut back there.

What do you reckon?

He's not really going for it. He's just doing enough to win.

Maybe when he's surfing against our boys, do the competition.

Yeah, maybe.

Yeah,

the judges are liking that. Corey Petrie scores a 7 .9.

He's under some pressure.

He's going to need to nail it here.

You know, Mikey boy, he's going to get cream in the final, aren't you? I will

not.

I've been watching Edge. He likes a long ride. So if I rack up some turns at the

start, I might be able to outpoint him.

Finally.

I plan a lot.

I can do this.

Look at it.

I got a chance of taking this demo.

You're in the final. There's always got a chance that you're in the final. Yeah,

but it would be pretty embarrassing if Edge loses a local comp to an academy

kid.

Everyone has an off day. Yeah, I know, but... Mike and Edge, into the zone for

the final of the Blue Water Beach Surf Challenge.

Hey, has anyone seen Edge?

He was here a minute ago.

I saw him up in the shower.

Well, he's not there now.

Corey, Eric, can you guys check for Edge up at the surf club?

You'd better get ready, mate. Three minutes to the final.

I don't know, maybe he went for something to eat.

I'll take the health food truck. I'll come with you. Thanks, guys.

I've been right along the

beach. I can't see him.

What's he playing at? Not the surf club.

Checking the men?

Oh, well, looks like we're done.

That's a big disappointment, folks. A no -show from Dean Edgley.

and we can't find him to ask. It's pretty obvious, don't you reckon?

What? It's a kiddie comp. He couldn't be bothered. You don't know that. Could

have hurt himself. He could be sick even. Oh, come on. The only thing he's

of is us and this comp.

But why?

He's not back at the house.

Guys, I know this looks bad and you're all upset. There's no way to win a comp,

Simone. Something's going on. I know, Edge. He doesn't dump on people like...

Now, where is he?

People are looking for you, Edge.

You surfed real well today, man.

You deserve the trophy.

Give me a break.

This was a big deal for me.

Surfing against you.

Don't tell me you didn't pick up on that.

Yeah, I know.

I know I was.

You just don't give a rat's due.

You've made it. We're nobodies. End of story. That's not it at all, Mike. Look,

I'm sorry.

Mike. Mike, look.

Hey. Hey, I didn't mean it to happen this way, alright? I'm sorry. I don't

down on you, man. I envy you.

What? Yeah.

What you're doing at Solar Blue?

It's never going to get better than right now.

Yeah.

Circus is a great life.

Comps. Parties.

Parties. Comps.

Every servant's dream.

Except for one thing.

Which is?

I hate parties.

You what? Yeah.

Probably the only surfer in the world that gets bored by the whole scene.

So what do you do?

I don't know. I go back to my room, read a book.

Yeah, see, when I was in South Africa, I woke up to myself. I realised what's

really been bugging me.

I hate competing.

You what?

You're kidding.

Nah.

It's just...

I don't know, I can't take it seriously, you know?

I don't care if I win or lose anymore.

But the story, all we ever heard about is how you went flat out last year to

come first.

Nothing should hold you back.

Back then it was different.

We used to compete, but it was fun.

See now, on the circuit, oh, I'm crying.

I don't want to do it anymore.

So that's it then?

No more surfing?

Nah, no way. I'll still surf. I love free surfing. I just don't like the

I hate the comps.

Fair enough.

Boy, you're done with all the comps. For good.

How about one last go?

For old time's sake.

You don't give up, do you?

Nothing to lose.

What do you reckon?

All right, but we'll call it a draw, eh?

I'll surf with you, but only for fun, right?

Yeah, definitely.

You're on.

You found them.

Good one.

Looks like Mike beat me to it.

So what's this, a grudge match?

I don't know, sir.

Who won?

Nobody.

What do you mean, nobody?

We were just having fun, weren't we?

Oh, good.

I'm glad you two were out having fun while the rest of us were looking for

Simo, I can explain.

Yeah, I think you better.

Up at the house in ten minutes.

All right, that all sounds good.

Yeah, I'll get it sorted.

Cool. See you.

That was Heath.

He said to say hi.

How is he?

Yeah, good.

Same old, you know.

Yeah.

We're meeting up next week.

But you're on a plane to Fiji in two days. Not anymore.

What? I'm quitting the circuit.

That is insane. Don't do it. Yeah, maybe I am crazy. I don't know. I just feel

like this is the right thing for me. Skip Fiji. Fine.

Well, tell them you've done a hammy. I'm sorry, Simo. That's not going to work.

Look, can't you take some time out? At least think about it for a while. I have

been thinking about it.

For months.

Well, you better be damn sure, because as far as burning bridges goes... It's a

major wreck, yeah.

No surf company will touch you after this.

Well, I can live with that.

I do care what you think, though.

I feel like I've let you down.

Okay. Yeah, I know I've let you down.

No.

Yes.

Edge, I just didn't think you'd give up. Not like this. You of all people. I'll

still be out there, practicing everything you taught me.

Mate, you are the best natural surfer I have ever seen.

Now, I can't lie. I won't stand here and pretend that I think you're making the

right decision.

So you'll just have to get out there and prove me wrong.

And you'll come around. Just say nice things about Solar Bull and the surf

press. Yeah, if I get a chance, I'll have to sell some good photos first.

You know, the thought of you and Heath going on a surfing safari is kind of

scary.

Where are you going first?

Break the news to my folks.

Yeah, they're probably going to freak out way more than Simmo did.

Got it.

I haven't finished yet.

Sorry.

And then Heath and I are going to hunt the big waves. We're going to check the

net and book our flights. Heath will grab his camera and, yeah, I don't know,

far as I've gotten.

I mean, I know it's a long shot, so if Edge the big wave guy doesn't work out,

I'll just get a real job or something.

That's really stretching it.

Yeah, near a beach, of course.

A good one.

Yeah. See ya.

See ya.

Then, good luck, mate.

Thanks, Timo.

See ya.

Watch for me on the circuit. I'll be in the winner's list.

Yeah, I will. I'll keep an eye out for sure.

See ya, mate.

See you, guys.

See ya.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Good luck. See ya.

The guy was one of my best friends and I never saw it coming.

Yeah, he had it all and chucked it away.

How do you feel about hitting the circuit next year?

I'm going to go out there and kick butt.

Can't wait for it to start.

What about you?

You still want to make the big time?

That's all I want.

I'm going to go out there and compete.

I'm going to love every second of it.

What are we doing? Come on, let's go.

Are you taking me on?

You bet. And you haven't got a chance, buddy.

There's too much choice and not enough toys