Ace Buchan on Trestles, Titles, and the Saturday Slaughter

Jordy Smith joined the world title race on the men's tour, while Tyler Wright took a huge step toward locking it down among the women.

Jordy Smith and Tyler Wright are victorious at the Hurley Pro and Swatch Women's Pro. The WSL desk team breaks it down.

Smaller surf didn't stop two of the CT's biggest blokes from tearing things up in the Hurley Pro Final.

Jordy Smith vs Joel Parkinson

Tanner Gudauskas became one of the most successful wildcards in Hurley Pro history with his 3rd place finish.

Joel Parkinson's signature style is the perfect fit for Lower Trestles.

Tanner Gudauskas vs. Joel Parkinson

Jordy Smith unleashed his power game during his Semifinal match with Filipe Toledo.

Filipe Toledo stayed busy during his Semifinal match with Joel Parkinson, taking off on smaller insiders and sticking huge airs like this

Jordy Smith vs. Filipe Toledo

The WSL desk team deliberates upcoming semifinal clashes for both the men and women after both events are called OFF for the day.

The always-charming Ace Buchan provides perspective on this week's headlines at the Hurley Pro.

Thanks to some breakthrough performers and all-star clashes at the Hurley and Swatch Pro, Monday was an action-packed affair.

Filipe Toledo and Stephanie Gilmore lead the way at Trestles as CT men and women get set for Finals Day.

Alex Ribeiro vs. Joel Parkinson

Tanner Gudauskas opened up his Quarterfinal campaign with a beautiful backside attack that got the crowd cheering.

Tanner Gudauskas vs. Stuart Kennedy

Filipe Toledo and Kelly Slater were paired for a Quarterfinal clash of Trestles titans at the Hurley Pro.

Filipe Toledo vs. Kelly Slater

Jordy Smith vs. Brett Simpson

Joel Parkinson blend of power and poetry at Trestles has earned him a spot in the Semifinals of the Hurley Pro.

There were intense heats Monday as Hurley Pro competitors battled for spots in the Quarters. Rosy Hodge and Barton Lynch broke it down.

Jadson Andre vs. Joel Parkinson

The speedy Australian unleashed his above-the-lip game during his Round Five match against Josh Kerr.

Stuart Kennedy vs. Josh Kerr