Stephanie Gilmore working to spice up surfing at Rip Curl Pro in leadup to Tokyo Olympics

Her style has won her seven world crowns but Steph Gilmore has revealed she is now working to “spice” up her surfing in a bid to win another title and a spot at next year’s Olympic Games.

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Her style has won her seven world crowns but Steph Gilmore has revealed she is now working to “spice” up her surfing in a bid to win another title and a spot at next year’s Olympic Games.

Gilmore acknowledges her “mellow” style may not always be the right fit for judges and is looking to change things up on this year’s world tour.

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Trailing her heat early, Gilmore previewed a new intensity to win her opening surf of the world tour event at Bells Beach which on Wednesday was called off again due to poor conditions.

Stephanie Gilmore is changing things up in her surfing to stay on top of the world.

Steph Gilmroe at the tennis earlier this year.

“I’ve been chopping and changing my boards and trying to surf with a little more spice,” Gilmore said.

“My style is a bit mellow at times. You have to be in the excellent range (8-10 out of 10) to win now and you really need to show the judges you want it.

“I want to bring something more of myself to the table. Show them I can do different things. Keep it fresh.”

Gilmore is chasing a record fifth women’s crown at the Bells Beach stop of the 10-event women’s world tour.

The Australia is the defending champion of three events of the schedule - the Rip Curl Pro, Oi Rio Pro and the J-Bay Open.

These wins last year were a springboard to her matching Layne Beachley’s record of seven world titles.

The men’s and women’s competitions at Bells Beach are scheduled to resume on Thursday after two lay days.

Superb conditions are being forecast for the final three days of the competition period which finishes on Saturday.