Before Dusty Payne came back to win his Round Two match against Conner Coffin, the heat was already amazing.
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Dusty Payne and Conner Coffin enjoyed some of the better conditions on what was ultimately a tricky day at Teahupo'o. They were involved in several wave exchanges, trading barrels and ultimately the lead. Coffin seemed to have it sewn up with under a minute to go. But then Dusty managed to find this little nugget at the buzzer, and he rode it right into Round Three.
Before Dusty Payne came back to win his Round Two match against Conner Coffin, the heat was already amazing.
Josh Kerr got the nod over Stu Kennedy in their Round Two battle, which was decided largely on turns.
World No. 1 Matt Wilkinson survived a tough Round Two match against local wildcard Hira Teriinatoofa at the Billabong Pro Tahiti.
Behold, an average day at Teahupo'o for the Billabong Pro Tahiti.