Rio Waida powers excellent forehand gashes at Snapper Rocks as he locks in a Round of 32 appearance with the highest heat total of the day 17.47 (8.87 + 8.60).
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Meet Championship Tour surfer Rio Waida and get a deeper look at what drives him in and out of the water.
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Rio Waida powers excellent forehand gashes at Snapper Rocks as he locks in a Round of 32 appearance with the highest heat total of the day 17.47 (8.87 + 8.60).
Meet Championship Tour surfer Rio Waida and get a deeper look at what drives him in and out of the water.
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