Overlapping heats on the Gold Coast meant big eliminations and serious surfing - kick back and watch the action.
Gabriel Medina, Italo Ferreira and Sally Fitzgibbons shine at Dbah as reigning Quik Pro champ Julian Wilson is bested by Trials winner.
Defending World Champ Gabriel Medina takes to the air to secure a near perfect heat total of 19.13 (9.33 + 9.80) in Round 3 of the Quik Pro.
Just kick back and watch waves ... Italo secures the Red Bull Airborne victory, rookies impress the judges and Slater hacks at the lip.
The Quik and Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast events get through the first two rounds and the Red Bull Airborne event takes off.
Top action from Round 1 of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast. Plus three heats of the Red Bull Airborne event is completed on day one.
Rookies rise on opening day. Gabriel Medina is still in form and John John Florence makes his return.
"It was hard to get the Jeep Leader jersey and I don't want to lose it. I'm feeling really confident. I know how this game works."
The WSL Desk Crew breaks down the stats on the King and Queen of the Gold Coast, each holding six event wins.
There's never been a more talented field assembled and they're all headed to Snapper for the season kick off. More Goldie, More Tour.