The past and present of surfing in one photo. Former CT competitor and East Coast ripper Gabe Kling (USA) (white) with fellow Floridian up-and-comer Chauncey Robinson (USA) (yellow) with their eyes on the water.
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The WRV Outer Banks Pro was graced with Ben Bourgeois' (USA) legendary presence, if only for the first two days of competition.
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Pedro Todaro's (USA) air game wasn't enough to get him through Round 3 after an impressive Round 2 win.
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Colt Ward (USA) kept his eyes on the prize throughout his Round 2 bout, but couldn't clinch a spot into Round 4.
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Kelly Norris (AUS) nearly sending it into Round 3.
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Nearly soaring into Round 3, Renan Peres (BRA) fell just short of clinching an advancing score.
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Elijah Gates (HAW) is back in the Quartefinals after an impressive marathon day of competition -- making it through three rounds.
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Gabriel Andre (BRA) was a standout on opening day, and nearly found that same form throughout a long day two of competition -- but came just short of a Quarterfinals appearance.
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John Mel (USA) was off to good start at this event but lost his rhythm with the ocean in Round 2.
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Victor Mendes (BRA) boosting his way to a contest-high 9.17.
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Wesley Santos' (BRA) successfully completed Superman attempt in the early morning goings.
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Early morning clouds and waves made for a great second day of action at the WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico Men's QS1,000
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Brandon Mitchell (USA) began his day in the first heat of the day, advancing into Round 3.
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Wesley Santos (BRA) found the dream vision early on with an Outer Banks barrel to begin the day.
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Gabriel Andre (BRA) had his head in the right place on opening day -- posting the day's highest heat total, 16.67, and matching the highest single-wave score of 8.67.
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Jake Marshall (USA) was hoping for a big result here to help his North America QS campaign but will now look toward the RVCA Pro Junior for a big opportunity there on the Junior Tour.
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Jack Boyes (USA) fell just shy of a Round 3 berth behind Bruce Mackie (BRB)
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Bruce Mackie (BRB) tracked his waves all the way to the inside and found himself into Round 3 by finishing them off.
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Jack Boyes (USA)
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Parker Cohn (USA) couldn't overcome a talent-filled heat including John Mel (USA) and an in-form Pedro Todaro (BRA).
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Alex Pendleton (HAW)
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Francisco Bellorin (VEN)
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Brucke Mackie (BRB)
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Jason Torres (CRI) earned a way into Round 3 after beginning his campaign with a Round 1 debut.
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VIctor Mendes (BRA) blasting his way through a Round 2 win.
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Billy Choi (HAW)
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Jacob Burke (BRB) styled his way through two heats and finds himself in Round 3 among the QS up-and-comers.
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Jason Torres (CRI)
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Dylan Kowalski (USA)
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Jacob Burke (BRB)
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Tomas Tudela (PER)
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Tomas Tudela (PER) finding a Round 2 win and on to a big Round 3.
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WIl Reid (USA) couldn't quite find the gems of the day to earn the scores he needed to advance into Round 3.
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Tomas Tudela (PER)
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John Mel (USA) is on to Round 3 and looking for vital points.
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Che Allan (BRB) following his big Round 2 heat win -- earning a 15.50 heat total.
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Making his way from a good showing at the Vans Pro, Mateus Herdy (BRA) is present and accounted at the WRV Outer Banks Pro.
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Luan Wood (BRA) ripping his way to an excellent 8.27.
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Gabe Kling (USA)
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Noah Beschen (USA)
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Former CT competitor Gabe Kling (USA) showing he still has the spark to top up-and-coming QS hopefuls.
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Noah Beschen (HAW) powering his way into Round 3.
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Quentin Turko (USA)
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Andrew Jacobson (USA) fell just short of a Round 3 appearance.
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Dane Mackie (BRB) geared in for his Round 1 heat -- one that yielded an equal day's highest single-wave scoring wave of 8.67.
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The WRV Outer Banks Pro QS1,000 presented by Pacifico is back for the third consecutive year on the WSL schedule.
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Brandon Mitchell (USA) began his day in the first heat of the day, advancing into Round 3.
Photos of 2016 WRV Outer Banks Pro