Kolohe Andino (USA) upset the crowd by defeating local favorite, the Portuguese Tiger Tiago Pires (PRT). ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
2 of 71
Peniche waited 8-hours for the final four heats of Round 2 and when it finally ran they were treated to some classic Supertubos conditions. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
3 of 71
Damien Hobgood (USA) can now include getting barreld with fish on is CV. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
4 of 71
Travis Logie (ZAF) keeps the South African flag flying after defeating Damien Hobgood (USA) with some clean tube riding. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
5 of 71
The ocean threw everything it could at Damien Hobgood (USA), including fish in the barrel but he is out after Round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
6 of 71
Brett Simpson (USA) defeated Matt Wilkinson (AUS) when Round 2 resumed. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
7 of 71
It was little chilly for the close to evening heats. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
8 of 71
The crowd is always behind Gabriel Medina (BRA). ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
9 of 71
Gabriel Medina (BRA) getting congratulated for another heat win. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
10 of 71
Air for air Brett Simpson (USA) did his best against Medina. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
11 of 71
Brett Simpson (USA) was one 7 point ride short of defeating Gabriel Medina. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
12 of 71
John John Florence (HAW) into Round 4. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
13 of 71
For something a little different Gabriel Medina (BRA) did a floater over the section. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
14 of 71
John John Florence (HAW) is one the most well rounded surfers on tour, give him proper Supertubos and he will weave his way through the barrel. Give him small conditions and sky is the limit. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
15 of 71
Adrian Buchan (AUS) relegated to round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
16 of 71
Julian Wilson (AUS) edged out local star Tiago PIres (PRT) to march into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
17 of 71
Fans and Tiago alike claim his high scoring ride. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
18 of 71
Adrian Buchan (AUS) takes a Supertubos beating on his first wave of round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
19 of 71
Jordy Smith (ZAF) suffered a disappointing round two elimination placing equal 25th. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
20 of 71
The sunrise revealed the imminent rain which began to fall soon after the call was made for a 10am second call. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
21 of 71
Tiago Pires (PRT) had an agonising wait for his final score and it came in short of the winning mark. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
22 of 71
After a full work day of waiting the last four heats got underway as the sun set over Supertubos. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
23 of 71
No perfect 10 point rides but happy the watch top class surfing none the less. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
24 of 71
Matt Wilkinson (AUS) has been working out in Europe. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
25 of 71
Half an hour after the Moche Expression Session came to an end the stormy weather returned. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
26 of 71
Matt Wilkinson (AUS) Moche Expression Session. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
27 of 71
Yadin Nicol (USA) Moche Expression Session. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
28 of 71
Adam Melling (AUS) Moche Expression Session. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
29 of 71
Alejo Muniz (BRA) Moche Expression Session. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
30 of 71
Michel Bourez (PYF) relegated to third place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
31 of 71
Supertubos delivered for Round 1 and eight heats of Round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
32 of 71
Supertubos starting to come alive for the Rip Curl Pro Portugal. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
33 of 71
Supertubos ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
34 of 71
Pierre-Valentin Labo placed third during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
35 of 71
Damien Hobgood (USA) charging on his forehand. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
36 of 71
Kelly Slater (USA) advances with ease into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
37 of 71
Kelly Slater (USA) setting his line through the chandelier. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
38 of 71
Mick Fanning (AUS) thoroughly entertained by Chris Cote and Vaughan Blakey. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
39 of 71
Michel Bourez (PYF) ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
40 of 71
Yadin Nicol (AUS) up against Owen Wright (AUS) and Bede Durbidge (AUS) in round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
41 of 71
All fired up after a Round 1 loss Mick Fanning walks out for a victory in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
42 of 71
The Portuguese supporting their home surfer Tiago Pires. ASP / Cestari
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43 of 71
Pierre-Valentin Laborde (FRA) gets another go in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
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44 of 71
Raoni Monteiro (BRA) into Round 3. ASP / Cestari
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45 of 71
Gabriel Medina (BRA) going over the falls. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
46 of 71
Thanks to a final minute wave Dusty Payne (HAW) snuck the win over Pat Gudauskas (AUS) in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
47 of 71
Miguel Pupo (BRA) paid a visit to the medic mid heat but the barrels were too good for a injury to keep him out the water. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
48 of 71
Whatever Gabriel Medina (BRA) was meditating worked. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
49 of 71
Thousands of bums on the beach for Round 1 and a portion of Round 2 at Supertubos. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
50 of 71
Tiago Pires (PRT) keeping his fans on their feet. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
51 of 71
He may have lost in Round 1 but Tiago Pires (PRT) still received a victors greeting. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
52 of 71
Taj Burrow (AUS) stumbled in the morning but stood right back up in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
53 of 71
Defending Champ Adriano de Souza (BRA) won the last heat of the RipCurl Pro Portugal in 2011 and today won the first heat of the RipCurl Pro Portugal 2012. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
54 of 71
Josh Kerr (AUS) enjoyed the extended barrel the backwash conditions created. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
55 of 71
Alejo Muniz (BRA) glowed in the morning light of Round 1 at Supertubos. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
56 of 71
Feeling a boost from seeing Fanning relegated to Round 2 Parkinson was happy to play with conditions once posted his heat total of 17.17. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
57 of 71
Joel Parkinson (AUS) still in control of the ratings lead and into Round 3. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
58 of 71
Kieren Perrow (AUS) defeated Mick Fanning by 0.03 of a point in Round 1. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
59 of 71
As the tide lifted at Supertubos the backwash created some dramatic consequences. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
60 of 71
John John Florence (HAW) is comfortable in all conditions and Round 1 proved no different. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
61 of 71
Despite landing a small Rodeo Matt Wilkinson finds himself in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
62 of 71
Matt Wilkinson (AUS) about the be exploded by the backwash effect. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
63 of 71
Gabriel Medina (BRA) posted a perfect 10 point ride and backed it up to advance directly into Round 3. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
64 of 71
Owen Wright (AUS) has been a standout at Supertubos since the inception of the RipCurl Pro Portugal as The Search. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
65 of 71
Mick Fanning (AUS) went to the air in Round 1 while others found the tube and he finds himself in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
66 of 71
Owen Wright (AUS). ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
67 of 71
Bede Durbidge (AUS) more adept at power snaps than airs in the smaller conditions. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
68 of 71
Miguel Pupo (BRA) entertaining the crowd. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
69 of 71
Gabriel Medina (BRA) threw out the 1000 Euro winning expression session maneuver. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
70 of 71
One a call was made to put the Buondi Expression Session in the water the crowd gathered for 30 minutes of action. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
71 of 71
Miguel Pupo (BRA) was in line for the winning Euros until Medina upped the ante. ASP / Cestari
- WSL / Kelly Cestari
14 of 71
- WSL / Kelly Cestari
14 of 71
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John John Florence (HAW) is one the most well rounded surfers on tour, give him proper Supertubos and he will weave his way through the barrel. Give him small conditions and sky is the limit. ASP / Cestari
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