A Round 2 loss at the Quik Pro was a gut check for 11-time World Champ Kelly Slater, but history shows he still has a lot left in the tank.
Gabriel Medina, Italo Ferreira and Sally Fitzgibbons shine at Dbah as reigning Quik Pro champ Julian Wilson is bested by Trials winner.
Overlapping heats on the Gold Coast meant big eliminations and serious surfing - kick back and watch the action.
The Brazilian Storm fire off serious aerial maneuvers and Van Dijk displays fluid power surfing.
The Quik and Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast events get through the first two rounds and the Red Bull Airborne event takes off.
Just kick back and watch waves ... Italo secures the Red Bull Airborne victory, rookies impress the judges and Slater hacks at the lip.
Tati and Bronte land top wave scores as Caroline lives up to the hype as youngest Championship Tour competitor.
The King fails to find his rhythm on the Gold Coast and gives a candid post heat interview.
Rookies rise on opening day. Gabriel Medina is still in form and John John Florence makes his return.