Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Damien Hobgood (USA) took down Taylor Knox (USA) during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
Damien Hobgood (USA) giving Taylor Knoz (USA) something to worry about during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
Adriano de Souza (BRA) claimes his place in the final against Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/Cestari
All the surfers generally have someone with an aerial view indicating when a set is approaching, Belly gives Slater the signal.
It is the final day of the RipCurl Pro Portugal and the local police force has estimated the crowd to be hovering around 30000 fans.
Kelly Slater (USA) has a routine of high-fiving his team before a heat, Belly gets the first. ASP/Cestari
Another preheat routine for Kelly Slater (USA) is to collect his thoughts moments before paddeling out. ASP/Cestari
Michel Bourez (PYF) can't be too happy by loosing by 0.07 of a point to Adriano de Souza (BRA). ASP/Cestari
Adriano de Souza (BRA) thanked his Portuguese fans after defeating Kelly Slater (USA) in the RipCurl Pro Portugal final. ASP/Cestari
Adriano de Souza (BRA) celebrates his second win on the 2011 ASP World Tour at the RipCurl Pro Portugal after defeating Kelly Slater (USA)
It is a Kelly Slater (USA) vs Adriano de Souza (BRA) final and the thousands on the beach are not leaving any time soon. ASP/Cestari
Adriano de Souza (BRA) walked away from the competitors area hoping for a win and he walks back a finalist. ASP/Cestari
A perfect 10 was not enough for Julian Wilson (AUS) to get past Taj Burrow in their Quarter Final. ASP/Cestari
Joel Parkinson (AUS) is looking to redeem himself in Europe and is doign a good job at Supertubos. ASP/Cestari
Odd but true Julian Wilson (AUS) advanced to the Quarter Finals with a heat total of 6.83. ASP/Cestari
Bede Durbidge (AUS) will be looking for more of the perfect 10s in Round 5 against John John Florence (HAW). ASP/Cestari
Julian Wilson (AUS) lost to Taj Burrow (AUS) in Round 4 on the last wave of the heat. ASP/Cestari
Give Damien Hobgood (USA) a hollow left and he thrives unfortunately there werent enough to see him through Round 5. ASP/Cestari