Quiksilver Pro France
John John Florence (HAW) through to Round 3.
Taylor Knox (USA) showing commitment in the heaving La Graviere conditions.
Having grown up in the barreling conditions of Hawaii, John John Florence is quite comfortable with under the lip takeoffs.
Defending champ Gabriel Medina (BRA) getting comfortable in all types of conditions.
Dusty Payne (HAW) waits patiently for a gap in the dumping shorey to paddle out, maybe it reminds him of Hawaii. ASP / Cestari
Surfers rep Kieren Perrow (AUS) testing the mornings conditions and probably coming in a little happy. ASP / Cestari
Gabriel Medina (BRA) is the defending champion and posted the Rounds highest single wave score of 9.00 on his first ride. ASP / Cestari
Jordy Smith (ZAF) stayed away from his competitors and sat further down the beach on his own peak, it paid off as he goes straight to Round
CJ Hobgood (USA) thrives in barrels but none would let him out. ASP / Cestari
Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW) came into the event as an injury replacement. ASP / Cestari
Adrian Buchan (AUS) tried a few backhand barrels but not enough was done to take the heat win in Round 1. ASP / Cestari
Brett Simpson (USA) advanced in first place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
Yadin Nicol (AUS) tucks into a glassy right hander placing second during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
Jeremy Flores (FRA) local favourite, placed third and will surf again in round two. ASP/ Kirstin
Travis Logie (ZAF) setting his line for some La Graviere tube time. ASP/ Kirstin
Wiggolly Dantas (BRA) during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
Mick Fanning (AUS) getting the job done with a well deserved round one victory. ASP/ Kirstin
Bede Durbidge (AUS) weaving through a clean one at La Graviere. ASP/ Kirstin