Matt Wilkinson (AUS) posted a stellar round one performance advancing in first place. ASP/ Kirstin
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In one of the most exciting heats of the day Michel Bourez (PYF) was narrowly defeated by Matt Wilkinson (AUS), the pair separated by less than a point. ASP/ Kirstin
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Julian Wilson (AUS) sniffed out a few great barrels but was narrowly edged out by Patrick Guduaskas during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) hides behind an Ocean Beach curtain to advance directly into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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Tiago PIres (PRT) struggled to find his form during round one, placing third. ASP/ Kirstin
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Californian surfer Patrick Gudauskas (USA) was right at home at Ocean Beach, advancing in first place. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kai Otton (AUS) finished third during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) dominated the Ocean Beach peaks posting a great 16.10 heat total to advance in first place. ASP/ Kirstin
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Dean Brady (AUS) put on a committed performance during his debut heat at Ocean Beach today. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kai Otton (AUS) tucked into a few clean barrels to place second during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) finds a clean left hand barrel ride to advance in first place. ASP/ Kirstin
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Owen Wright (AUS) placed second to Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW) in round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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Ocean Beach looking very contestable on the opening day of competition. ASP/ Kirstin
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Dusty Payne (HAW). ASP/ Kirstin
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Wildcard Dillon Perillo (USA) takes on Owen Wright (AUS) and Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW) in round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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Adam Melling (AUS) pleased with a his round one victory over Joel Parkinson (AUS) this morning. ASP/ Kirstin
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When the sun goes down San Francisco comes alive. ASP/Cestari
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) has tasted victory this year and wants another event win at the Search in San Francisco. ASP/Cestari
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Bede Durbidge (AUS) lost by 0.13 of a point to Ace Buchan. ASP/Cestari
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Chris Davidson (AUS) defeated Mick Fanning and Damien Hobgood in Round 1. ASP/Cestari
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ASP World Title contender Owen Wright (AUS) opted to paddle out further down the beach to combat the savage rip current through the contest zone. ASP/Cestari
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Matt Banting (AUS) lost to an on fire Felipe Toledo (BRA) in round four.ASP/Rowland
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Marco Fernandez (BRA) defeated Matt Lewis Hewitt (NZL) in round four.ASP/Rowland
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Caio Ibelli (BRA) won his round four heat and will advance into the quarters.ASP/Rowland
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Joel Parkinson started the airs with a gian punt which if landed would have been a solid score. ASP/Cestari
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Jordy Smith stayed in the water when Dusty exited early but already had the win and goes to Round 3. ASP/Cestari
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John John Florence took the queue from Dane and tweaked his airs in the hope of a Round 1 win. ASP/Cestari
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Jadson Andre throwing out a huge grab rail for some points but it wasn't enough and will need to survive in Round 2. ASP/Cestari
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Dusty Payne locked into a tube then left the water 5 minutes early after seeing something out the back. ASP/Cestari
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The San Francisco fans were hooting and hollering every wave of Dane Reynolds as he tweaked every turn he did. ASP/Cestari
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Lately Taj has been having the heat win snatched from him in the closing seconds but not today and receives a pass straight to Round 3. ASP/Cestari
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Damien Hobgood (USA) sought shelter in the shade and now seeks a win in Round 2. ASP/Cestari
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Mick Fanning (AUS) has won the Search before and will need to work his way out of Round 2 to win another. ASP/Cestari
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Brett Simpson (USA) looked strong in the lefts but couldn't find a decent backup ride in his heat. ASP/Cestari
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If Adrian Buchan (AUS) could patent his backhand snap he would be received alot of royalties. ASP/Cestari
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Julian Wilson (USA) has been on a roll lately and looks to step out of Round 2 to keep the dice rolling. ASP/Cestari
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The awkward exchange in the friendly environment of the surfers area, Pat Gudauskas ended up defeating Julian Wilson in Round 1. ASP/Cestari
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Dan Ross went for the tube attack in Round 1. ASP/Cestari
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Just imagine the view of an eery Golden Gate Bridge if you were able to soar to her highest heights. ASP/Cestari
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Even on moody days Golden Gate Bridge is a sight to behold. ASP/Cestari
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ASP World Title contenders Adriano de Souza and Owen Wright have the wildcard Dillion Perillo between them and a Search title. ASP/Cestari
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The Search trophy. ASP/Cestari
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He may be laughing and smiling but when contest jersey is pulled over his head Owen Wrights contest machine comes out. ASP/Cestari
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Adriano de Souza would want nothing more than to backup his win in Portugal with another RipCurl trophy. ASP/Cestari
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Welcome to San Francisco. ASP/ Kirstin
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City view from Coit Tower. ASP/ Kirstin
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San Francisco from Coit Tower. ASP/ Kirstin
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Anyone remember Full House? ASP/ Kirstin
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Golden Gate Bridge. ASP/ Kirstin
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Golden Gate Bridge viewed from Crissy Field. ASP/ Kirstin
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Sunset from Brooklyn Bridge. ASP/ Kirstin
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Soho Architecture. ASP/ Kirstin
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Just another saturday afternoon in Central Park, New York. ASP/ Kirstin
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Times Square. ASP/ Kirstin
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There's nothing better than a fresh pretzel on the side of the street in New York. ASP/ Kirstin
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search - Puerto Rico - 051110 - MEN - Round 3
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Rip Curl Pro Search - Puerto Rico - 051110 - MEN - Round 3
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Rip Curl Pro Search - Puerto Rico - 311010 - MEN - Round 2
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search Women Puerto Rico 2010
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Just another saturday afternoon in Central Park, New York. ASP/ Kirstin
Photos of 2011 Rip Curl Search