Photo: Malpartida by Jimenez 

There are very, very few events on the world circuit, or in fact, very few events in the entire world that take place on a wave like El Gringo.

With the barrels and the consequences this wave has. Where everything is at stake, where acrobats separate from true surfers, where the ground and souls tremble before those majestic waves.

El Gringo's return to the world tour adds a lot to the circuit on a global level. It gives him the opportunity to surf one of the most incredible waves in the world with few people in the water, but it also gives top-class surfers the chance to show off on top-class waves.

It's one of the few events where, right from the start, you can say that the favorites are the Hispanic Americans, not the favorites.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a CT going to compete there, or a member of the CS, just because they want to get into the tubes.

See the history of this tournament: It has been won mainly by Peruvians, some Hawaiians, some Brazilians, a Chilean, and not many other nationalities.

Class and balls speak louder there, and that's what makes it so great that the tournament is back.

I've always said it's my favorite event on the World Tour, and I still maintain that. The fact that it's a QS 2000 event speaks more to the desire of those who go to ride the tubes than to score points.

Obviously, it'll be great to see him grow again, but in the meantime, let's enjoy the pure nature of this championship.

Experience the serious surfing that you experience at events like El Gringo.