Baker placed 5th in the opening event for the new season of the BWWT
Not making the drop.
Rafael Verlade (PER) being chased by the wave. This didn't end well for the local charger.
Rafael Verlade (PER) was another super impressive local surfer, here winning his Round 1 heat.
Makua Rothman (HAW) on his frontside.
Daunting sets at Pico Alto.
Carlos Burle surfing in the Semi's at the Billabong Pico Alto
Greg Long (USA) paddling back out to the lineup after an exhausting ride.
Jamie Sterling (HAW) and Ramon Navarro (CHL) load up for Round 1, Heat 2, at Punta Hermosa, Peru.
Ken Collins in the slot
Ken Collins (USA) had a poor opening-round heat and was a surprise early elimination
Shawn Dollar (USA) placed third in the Final.
The shorebreak is challenging at 10 feet-plus, before the ASP BWWT stop No. 1 of the 2014/2015 season kicked off.
Massive sets were rolling in the morning of the first event of the 2014/2015 ASP Big Wave World Tour.
Gabriel Villaran of Peru winning Round 1 Heat 3 at the Billabong Pico Alto in Peru
Gabriel Villaran of Peru winning Round 1 Heat 3 at the Billabong Pico Alto in Peru
Gabriel Villaran of Peru winning Round 1 Heat 3 at the Billabong Pico Alto in Peru
Nic Lamb (USA) progressing through Round 1 Heat 3