<strong>Most liked claim on Instagram will establish the winner </strong>

CASCAIS (February 5, 2015) – <strong>VonZipper </strong>in association with <strong>Allianz Perfect Chapter powered by Billabong </strong>is awarding the surfer who performs the <strong>Best Claim </strong>of the event.

This special award is meant to highlight the most creative ways of expressing the greatest feeling in surfing: a successful barrel ride. In its first association with Perfect Chapter, VonZipper found its way into this unique event by awarding the most passionate surfer, privileging <strong>authenticity </strong>and <strong>emotion </strong>over performance and skills.

The VonZipper Claim contest will have its kickoff by the moment the organizers call the event on extending to the final heat. Everyone is free to participate by simply uploading a <strong>video </strong>on <strong>Instagram </strong>hashtaged with <strong>#claimvonzipper </strong>and <strong>#perfectchapter </strong>and tagged with <strong>@vonzippereurope </strong>and <strong>@vonzipperpt</strong>.

Uploaded videos must feature one of the <strong>16 invitees exclusively</strong>. The winner will be established according to the highest amount of Likes, that is, the Allianz Perfect Chapter powered Billabong’s contender featured in the <strong>most liked video </strong>will be taking an extra <strong>300,00€ </strong>check home. In addition, <strong>VonZipper is also awarding Instagram users who post the three most liked videos with brand new VonZipper glasses</strong>.

There is no formula! Spontaneity and intensity will set the winner apart from the rest!

VonZipper Claim contest results will be released by the end of the event at <strong>@vonzippereurope </strong>and <strong>@vonzipperpt </strong>accounts. Check participation guidelines bellow, show up at the beach and help your favorite surfer take this special prize home!

Allianz Perfect Chapter powered by Billabong is <strong>still on hold</strong>, waiting for perfect waves to come. The event is gathering some of the <strong>best tube riders in the world </strong>at the iconic <strong>Carcavelos Beach </strong>for a one-day barrel-oriented competition, which will take place on the best day of the European winter. Athletes and fans will be notified of the event’s kickoff with only a <strong>48 hours’ notice</strong>.

With a <strong>15,000€ </strong>prize money, Allianz Perfect Chapter powered by Billabong is one of the greatest surfing competitions currently taking place in Europe. This is a unique event where <strong>participants have been chosen by the public </strong>through an online voting system, giving the fans the opportunity to pick up their favorite surfers.

<strong>Nic von Rupp</strong>, <strong>Aritz Aranburu</strong>, <strong>Tiago Pires</strong>, <strong>Pedro Scooby</strong>, <strong>Bruno Santos</strong>, <strong>Frederico Morais </strong>and <strong>Vasco Ribeiro </strong>are among the athletes taking part in the show.

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The Allianz Perfect Chapter powered by Billabong is sponsored by Allianz, the Municipality of Cascais, Billabong, Kia, MOCHE and MEO and it’s associated with media partners RTP, Fuel TV, Jornal i, Mega Hits, SURFPortugal, SurfTotal, Carve, Surf Session and Hardcore.

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<strong>VONZIPPER CLAIM: CONTEST GUIDELINES </strong>
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	<li><strong> Shoot </strong></li>
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Shoot one of Perfect Chapter’s 16 invitees claiming a wave
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	<li><strong> Share </strong></li>
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Share the video on Instagram with #claimvonzipper and #perfectchapter

Follow @vonzipperpt and @vonzippereurope

Tag @vonzippereurope and @vonzipperpt

Get Instagram users to like your video
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	<li><strong> Win </strong></li>
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Instagram users posting the three most liked videos win 1 VonZipper glasses

Surfer performing the most liked claim wins the VonZipper Claim contest (300,00€)