On a massive day at Pipe, Jordy Smith (ZAF) takes a tumble on a Backdoor closeout and has to exit the water midheat. The ensuing injury to his shoulder allowed Dusty Payne (HAW) to overtake the lead and Smith's 2014 season came to a close.
The 11-time World Champ manages a huge, hands-free drop for a 9.57 in the first elimination round.
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On a massive day at Pipe, Jordy Smith (ZAF) takes a tumble on a Backdoor closeout and has to exit the water midheat. The ensuing injury to his shoulder allowed Dusty Payne (HAW) to overtake the lead and Smith's 2014 season came to a close.
The 11-time World Champ manages a huge, hands-free drop for a 9.57 in the first elimination round.
The 11-time World Champ had the lead, until his Australian opponent found a wave.
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