Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Kolohe Andino (USA) upset the crowd by defeating local favorite, the Portuguese Tiger Tiago Pires (PRT). ASP/ Kirstin
Peniche waited 8-hours for the final four heats of Round 2 and when it finally ran they were treated to some classic Supertubos conditions.
Damien Hobgood (USA) can now include getting barreld with fish on is CV. ASP/ Kirstin
Travis Logie (ZAF) keeps the South African flag flying after defeating Damien Hobgood (USA) with some clean tube riding. ASP/ Kirstin
The ocean threw everything it could at Damien Hobgood (USA), including fish in the barrel but he is out after Round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
Brett Simpson (USA) defeated Matt Wilkinson (AUS) when Round 2 resumed. ASP/ Kirstin
It was little chilly for the close to evening heats. ASP/ Kirstin
The crowd is always behind Gabriel Medina (BRA). ASP / Cestari
Gabriel Medina (BRA) getting congratulated for another heat win. ASP / Cestari
Air for air Brett Simpson (USA) did his best against Medina. ASP / Cestari
Brett Simpson (USA) was one 7 point ride short of defeating Gabriel Medina. ASP / Cestari
John John Florence (HAW) into Round 4. ASP / Cestari
For something a little different Gabriel Medina (BRA) did a floater over the section. ASP / Cestari
John John Florence (HAW) is one the most well rounded surfers on tour, give him proper Supertubos and he will weave his way through the
Adrian Buchan (AUS) relegated to round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
Julian Wilson (AUS) edged out local star Tiago PIres (PRT) to march into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
Fans and Tiago alike claim his high scoring ride. ASP/ Kirstin
Adrian Buchan (AUS) takes a Supertubos beating on his first wave of round 1. ASP/ Kirstin