Rip Curl Pro Portugal
John John Florence (HAW) was defeated by Bede Durbidge (AUS) in round five. ASP/ Kirstin
Heitor Alves (BRA) finished equal fifth. ASP/ Kirstin
Chris Davidson (AUS) was eliminated during round five. ASP/ Kirstin
Supertubos looking superb. ASP/ Kirstin
Not bad huh? ASP/ Kirstin
Kelly Slater (USA) and Heitor Alves (BRA) split the peak. ASP/ Kirstin
Kelly Slater (USA) makes his way out for round four. He described the heat as some of the best beach break conditions he's ever competed
Kelly Slater (USA) preheat focus. ASP/ Kirstin
Luke Egan and Joel Parkinson talk strategy. ASP/ Kirstin
Joel Parkinson (AUS) getting the inside scoop for the event's only ten-point ride holder Bede Durbidge. ASP/ Kirstin
Julian Wilson (AUS) keeping a close eye on proceedings. ASP/ Kirstin
John John Florence (HAW) prepares for one of the match-ups of the day when he takes on Owen Wright (AUS) in round three. ASP/ Kirstin
Owen Wright (AUS) with his crew. ASP/ Kirstin
Taj Burrow (AUS) takes on Damien Hobgood (USA) and Julian Wilson (AUS) in round four. ASP/ Kirstin
Julian Wilson (AUS) was by far the day's standout performer. ASP/ Kirstin
Julian Wilson (AUS) narrowly defeated Kai Otton (AUS) during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
Kai Otton (AUS) going backside at Supertubos. ASP/ Kirstin
Julian Wilson (AUS) posted the day's highest heat score a 19.13 (out of 20.00). ASP/ Kirstin