Bede Durbidge (AUS) claims his barrel ride. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
2 of 80
Jordy Smith (ZAF) trying to avoid the inevitable. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
3 of 80
Kolohe Andinho (USA) on point and into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
4 of 80
Taj Burrow (AUS) eliminated during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
5 of 80
Julian Wilson (AUS) charging through a La Graviere barrel. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Miguel Pupo (BRA) earns his spot into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
7 of 80
JOhn John Florence (HAW) advances into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
8 of 80
The days at the Quiksilver Pro France have been long but the crowds have stayed strong, the Quarter Finals are in the water and the beach is still packed. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
9 of 80
Bede Durbidge (AUS) out after Round 5. ASP / Cestari
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10 of 80
Kai Otton (AUS) and a perfect display of doggy door escape. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
11 of 80
Miguel Pupo (BRA). ASP / Cestari
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Dane Reynolds (USA) having a grand ol time as a wildcard. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
13 of 80
After disposing of the sole French hope Jeremy Flores, Bede Durbidge (AUS) found himself unlucky against onform wildcard Dane Reynolds. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
14 of 80
Would you look back? ASP / Cestari
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Kelly Slater (USA) enjoys a good standup barrel. ASP / Cestari
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) is still on track to defend his title. ASP / Cestari
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17 of 80
Kelly Slater (USA). ASP / Cestari
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Michel Bourez (PYF) paddled around patiently but nothing worthy of a winning score came his way. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
19 of 80
The Wright clan keeping an eye on Freddy P. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
20 of 80
Yes, La Graviere is a little washy today. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
21 of 80
The beautiful Miss Rosy Hodge (ZAF) bringing you all the action live from the Quiksilver Pro. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
22 of 80
Patrick Gudauskas (USA) ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
23 of 80
Great early morning conditions at La Graviere. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
24 of 80
Bede Durbidge (AUS) pre heat focus. ASP/ Kirstin
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25 of 80
Kolohe Andino & Taj Burrow before the last minute win Kolohe took over Taj. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
26 of 80
Owen Wright (AUS) charging into round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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27 of 80
Owrn Wright (AUS) wipes out during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
28 of 80
Jeremy Flores (FRA) advanced into round three despite taking a few beatings at La Graviere today. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
29 of 80
Yadin Nicol (AUS) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
30 of 80
Jeremy Flores (FRA) slides into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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31 of 80
Kolohe Andinho (USA) capturing his first victory since injury. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
32 of 80
Josh Kerr (AUS) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
33 of 80
Kolohe Andinho (USA) leggie stretch. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
34 of 80
John John Florence (HAW) keeping the girls smiling. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
35 of 80
Taylor Knox (USA) heading out for round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Adriano De Souza (BRA) prepares for battle. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
37 of 80
Crowds. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
38 of 80
Dane Reynolds (USA) is one happy winning wildcard. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
39 of 80
Dane Reynolds (USA) dropping into a perfect 10 point ride.
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40 of 80
Dane Reynolds (USA) threading his way through.
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41 of 80
Joel Parkinson (AUS) has a chance to catch up to or pass Mick Fanning in the rankings after advancing into Round 4.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
42 of 80
Michel Bourez (PYF) into Round 4.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
43 of 80
Mick Fanning (AUS) eliminated from the Quiksilver Pro France in Round 3.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
44 of 80
Put your bum in the sand at La Graviere for some Round 3 action. @ ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
45 of 80
Tiago Pires (PRT) is eliminated after Round 2 after being unable to find the winning rhythm.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
46 of 80
Kai Otton (AUS) with a legitimate perfect 10 point ride claim.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
47 of 80
Two of the three waves ridden in Heat 9 belonged to Adrian Buchan (AUS) and thus he advances into Round 3.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
48 of 80
Kai Otton (AUS) aiming for the perfect 10 point ride.
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
49 of 80
Julian Wilson (AUS) was down for the dawnie. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
50 of 80
Fun little A-Frame down the beach. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
51 of 80
A solid swell moved in over night, with seats breaking right out the back on the high tide. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
52 of 80
Taylor Knox (USA) traded heavy barrels with Adriano de Souza (BRA) to secure the win in Round 2.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
53 of 80
Dusty Payne (HAW) tried everything to get some winning points.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
54 of 80
Adriano de Souza (BRA) put on a heroic display of surfing against Taylor Knox after battling to swim back in after snapping his surfboard.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
55 of 80
John John Florence (HAW) through to Round 3.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
56 of 80
Taylor Knox (USA) showing commitment in the heaving La Graviere conditions.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
57 of 80
Having grown up in the barreling conditions of Hawaii, John John Florence is quite comfortable with under the lip takeoffs.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
58 of 80
Defending champ Gabriel Medina (BRA) getting comfortable in all types of conditions.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Dusty Payne (HAW) waits patiently for a gap in the dumping shorey to paddle out, maybe it reminds him of Hawaii. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
60 of 80
Surfers rep Kieren Perrow (AUS) testing the mornings conditions and probably coming in a little happy. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
61 of 80
Gabriel Medina (BRA) is the defending champion and posted the Rounds highest single wave score of 9.00 on his first ride. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
62 of 80
Jordy Smith (ZAF) stayed away from his competitors and sat further down the beach on his own peak, it paid off as he goes straight to Round 3. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
63 of 80
CJ Hobgood (USA) thrives in barrels but none would let him out. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
64 of 80
Fred Patacchia Jnr (HAW) came into the event as an injury replacement. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
65 of 80
Adrian Buchan (AUS) tried a few backhand barrels but not enough was done to take the heat win in Round 1. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
66 of 80
Brett Simpson (USA) advanced in first place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
67 of 80
Yadin Nicol (AUS) tucks into a glassy right hander placing second during round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
68 of 80
Jeremy Flores (FRA) local favourite, placed third and will surf again in round two. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
69 of 80
Travis Logie (ZAF) setting his line for some La Graviere tube time. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Wiggolly Dantas (BRA) during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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Mick Fanning (AUS) getting the job done with a well deserved round one victory. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Bede Durbidge (AUS) weaving through a clean one at La Graviere. ASP/ Kirstin
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Joel Parkinson (AUS) rides one of the bigger round 1 barrels. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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La Graviere Barrels. ASP/ Kirstin
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Joel parkinson (AUS) preparation in the boardroom. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Tiago Pires (POR) back to business. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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John John Florence (HAW) eyeing a few La Graviere barrels. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
78 of 80
This is why we love French beachies. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
79 of 80
Michel Bourez (PYF) won the last heat of the day.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
80 of 80
As the swell dropped Owen Wright (AUS) went to the skies but not to Round 3.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
3 of 80
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Kolohe Andinho (USA) on point and into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
Photos of 2012 Quiksilver Pro France