Hiroto Ohhara checks his equiptment during the trials at the 2016 Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA
Robson Santos (BRA) throwing caution to the wind in his Round 1, Heat 6 victory.
Kolohe Andino (USA) posting a massive 8.33 during Heat Five, Round 2 at The Vans US Open of Surfing.
Kolohe Andino (USA) prepares to take to the waters that have watched him grow from an amateur grom to a full-time Championship Tour
Gony Zubizarreta (ESP) got off to a great start in his campaign, posting two heat wins and is into Round 3.
Frederico Morias surfing during Heat Four of Round 2 at The Vans US Open of Surfing
Josh Kerr surfing during Heat Four of Round 2 at The Vans US Open of Surfing
Jesse Mendes (BRA) gets his final warm-up in before hitting the lineup and earning runner-up behind Kolohe Andino (USA) .
Soli Bailey (AUS) gave it his all but couldn't find the scores needed to advance into Round 3.
Lucas Silveira (BRA) earning a Round 5 victory on his powerful backhand.
Luel Felipe (BRA) made it past a heavy Round One heat but couldn't replicate that performance in Round Two and was eliminated.
Defending champion Hiroto Ohhara (JPN) came out firing, posting a a 15.43 heat total in his Round Two victory.
Pat Gudauskas (USA) displaced plenty of water in his highest single-wave score of Round Two with an 8.73.
Pat Gudauskas (USA) pulling a Huntington Beach Pier classic and shooting the pilings looking to finish off his ride.
Hiroto Ohara (JPN)
Ethan Ewing (AUS) dominating his Round 2 win.
Keanu Asing (HAW) look un-phased by his unfortunate car accident yesterday in which he was hit by an intoxicated driver -- posting an 8.00
Heitor Alves (BRA) earned runner-up behind Ethan Ewing (AUS) with his high-flying antics to earn an 8.07.