Photos of 2016 WRV Outer Banks Pro

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2016 WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico finalists -- winner Kilian Garland (USA) (L) and runner-up Jordan Lawler (AUS) (R)

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2016 Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico Men's QS1,000 winner Kilian Garland (USA) (L) and runner-up Jordan Lawler (AUS) (R).

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Kilian Garland's (USA) first-ever chair up in the QS at the WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico Men's QS1,000.

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2016 WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico QS1,000 winner Kilian Garland (USA)

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Blasting a 16.27 heat total in the Final, Kilian Garland (USA) had Jordan Lawler (AUS) comboed for his first-ever win.

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Despite excellent efforts throughout finals day, Jordan Lawler (AUS) couldn't find that magic in the finals after an incredible event saw the Aussie earn runner-up.

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Jordan Lawler (AUS)

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Knox Harris (USA) earning a spot into the Quarterfinals to face Elijah Gates (HAW) in his best result this year.

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Elijah Gates (HAW) earning a place into the Semifinals after only making a Round 3 appearance last year.

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Former CT competitor Gabe Kling (USA) enjoying a competition to see some old faces and witness the new.

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Kilian Garland (USA) soaring through the Semifinals.

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Last year's winner Asher Nolan (USA) fell to Kilian Garland (USA) this time around in the Quarterfinals after a brilliant 2015 Semifinal bout replay.

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Kilian Garland (USA)

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After a big Quarterfinal win over Jason Torres, Kevin Schulz was left waiting for a score when the Semifinal's horn sounded.

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Jason Torres' (CRI) tough road at the event was brought to an end by Kevin Schulz (USA) in the Quarterfinals.

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Kilian Garland (USA)

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Kevin Schulz (USA) ripped through three heats today with two heat wins en route to a big Quarterfinal appearance.

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Jason Torres (CRI) had one of the toughest roads to the Quarterfinals but found a way out of his interference call to advance into Round 4 -- and sequentially the Quarterfinals.

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Knox Harris (USA) powered his way through three heats today and is into the Quarterfinals.

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Jacob Burke (BRB)

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Bruce Mackie (BRB) made an impressive charge that saw him into Round 4 but , unfortunately for the Bajan, no further.

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Ryland Rubens (USA) looked to be in strong form on opening day but couldn't find the gems today to make a Quarterfinals appearance.

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Rob Kelly (USA) ripping his way through Rounds 2 and 3, though unable to clinch a spot into the Quarterfinals with a tough Round 4 battle.

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Tales Rodrigues

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Tales Rodrigues (BRA) debuted in Round 2 with solid surfing but wouldn't find the excellent 8.87 in order to advance

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Che Allan (BRB) blasted a 15.50 heat total in Round 2 but was left needing an 8.33 to advance into Round 4.

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After a morning full of clouds and pristine conditions, the sun made it's way to glisten off the continued fun waves on offer.

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Cam Richards (USA)

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Che Allan (BRB)

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Cam Richards (USA) looked on his way to a big result here in Outer Banks posting a 14.77 in his debut Round 2, but was unable to find that form in Round 3.

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Matt Passaquindici (USA)

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Cole Houshmand (USA)

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Chauncey Robinson's (USA) Junior status is wrapping at the end of this year and will look to continue his surfing while pursuing ambitions of schooling outside the ocean as well.

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Cole Houshmand (USA) is working his way up the QS ranks but still has a big Junior Tour season in front of him to coincide with his efforts.

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Matt Passaquindici (USA) was looking for some vital points here in Outer Banks and made it to a Round 4 appearance.

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The past and present of surfing in one photo. Former CT competitor and East Coast ripper Gabe Kling (USA) (white) with fellow Floridian up-and-comer Chauncey Robinson (USA) (yellow) with their eyes on the water.

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The WRV Outer Banks Pro was graced with Ben Bourgeois' (USA) legendary presence, if only for the first two days of competition.

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Pedro Todaro's (USA) air game wasn't enough to get him through Round 3 after an impressive Round 2 win.

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Colt Ward (USA) kept his eyes on the prize throughout his Round 2 bout, but couldn't clinch a spot into Round 4.

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Kelly Norris (AUS) nearly sending it into Round 3.

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Elijah Gates (HAW) is back in the Quartefinals after an impressive marathon day of competition -- making it through three rounds.

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Gabriel Andre (BRA) was a standout on opening day, and nearly found that same form throughout a long day two of competition -- but came just short of a Quarterfinals appearance.

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John Mel (USA) was off to good start at this event but lost his rhythm with the ocean in Round 2.

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Victor Mendes (BRA) boosting his way to a contest-high 9.17.

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Wesley Santos' (BRA) successfully completed Superman attempt in the early morning goings.

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Early morning clouds and waves made for a great second day of action at the WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico Men's QS1,000

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Brandon Mitchell (USA) began his day in the first heat of the day, advancing into Round 3.

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Wesley Santos (BRA) found the dream vision early on with an Outer Banks barrel to begin the day.

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Gabriel Andre (BRA) had his head in the right place on opening day -- posting the day's highest heat total, 16.67, and matching the highest single-wave score of 8.67.

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Jake Marshall (USA) was hoping for a big result here to help his North America QS campaign but will now look toward the RVCA Pro Junior for a big opportunity there on the Junior Tour.

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Jack Boyes (USA) fell just shy of a Round 3 berth behind Bruce Mackie (BRB)

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Bruce Mackie (BRB) tracked his waves all the way to the inside and found himself into Round 3 by finishing them off.

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Jack Boyes (USA)

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Parker Cohn (USA) couldn't overcome a talent-filled heat including John Mel (USA) and an in-form Pedro Todaro (BRA).

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Alex Pendleton (HAW)

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Francisco Bellorin (VEN)

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Brucke Mackie (BRB)

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Jason Torres (CRI) earned a way into Round 3 after beginning his campaign with a Round 1 debut.

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VIctor Mendes (BRA) blasting his way through a Round 2 win.

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Billy Choi (HAW)

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Jacob Burke (BRB) styled his way through two heats and finds himself in Round 3 among the QS up-and-comers.

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Jason Torres (CRI)

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Dylan Kowalski (USA)

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Jacob Burke (BRB)

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Tomas Tudela (PER)

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Tomas Tudela (PER) finding a Round 2 win and on to a big Round 3.

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WIl Reid (USA) couldn't quite find the gems of the day to earn the scores he needed to advance into Round 3.

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Tomas Tudela (PER)

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John Mel (USA) is on to Round 3 and looking for vital points.

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Che Allan (BRB) following his big Round 2 heat win -- earning a 15.50 heat total.

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Making his way from a good showing at the Vans Pro, Mateus Herdy (BRA) is present and accounted at the WRV Outer Banks Pro.

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Luan Wood (BRA) ripping his way to an excellent 8.27.

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Gabe Kling (USA)

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Noah Beschen (USA)

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Former CT competitor Gabe Kling (USA) showing he still has the spark to top up-and-coming QS hopefuls.

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Noah Beschen (HAW) powering his way into Round 3.

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Quentin Turko (USA)