Dantas becomes the first Brazilian to win the illustrious event and adds his name to list of world-class victors.
Robinson, Bailey and Moniz hunt for a repeat victory
Day 2 of the Volcom Pipe Pro delivered pristine conditions at Pipe and Backdoor
Jeronimo Vargas was a stand out, securing the highest heat total of the event with a 17.26.
Pipeline was as good as it gets on the opening day of the newly-upgraded QS 5,000.
Pipeline pumped for eight hours straight on day 1 of the Volcom Pipe Pro, with the young guns leading the charge.
The prestigious Pipe event is now a Men's QS 5,000 - attracting some of the biggest names in surfing.
Strong WNW to NW swell with 10-12' faces and light winds to stick around for a possible Finals Day on Saturday.
Get ready for the 11th year of action from the proving ground with the Volcom Pipe Pro QS 5,000 with some of last year's highlights.