The rapid rise of technology will see surfers speed levels monitored at the upcoming Quiksilver and Roxy Pro's presented by Landrover to determine who is the fastest competitor on the planet.

In a world first, the opening 2011 ASP men's and women's world tour events will offer surfers the choice to embed a GPS device powered by 'VX Sports' in their contest jerseys and record their speed on each wave. The site set-up has commenced at the Snapper Rocks venue on Australia's southern end of the Gold Coast for the ASP world tour events - to be staged from February 26th - March 9th.

World no.6 and former Quiksilver Pro runner-up Bede Durbidge (Currumbin, Qld, Aus), 27, tested the innovative device and was impressed with the technology stating it will bring new excitement levels and be beneficial to training.