Photos of 2012 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

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Sebastien Ziets (HAW) is excelling at Sunset Beach in the VANS World Cup of Surfing. ASP / Cestari

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If Perth Standlick (AUS) wins the final he qualifies for the 2013 ASP World Tour. ASP / Cestari

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) finished equal 5th. ASP / Cestari

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Final day of the VANS World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach. ASP / Cestari

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Sebastien Ziets (HAW) is having a dream run in the VANS Triple Crown. ASP / Cestari

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Not bad for a final day lineup. ASP / Cestari

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Unfortunately Travis Logie (ZAF) only managed to get one wave during his Round 4 heat. ASP / Cestari

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Riding a small 5.10" Kelly Slater (USA) was doing some serious fins free grab rails. ASP / Cestari

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Brett Simpson (USA) hooking it himself into Round 4. ASP / Cestari

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John John Florence (HAW) with a little layback cutty to make things look easy. ASP / Cestari

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Last round Billy Kemper (HAW) posted the highest heat total, today he nailed the only perfect 10 point ride. ASP / Cestari

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Kieren Perrow (AUS) needs an excellent result at Sunset to keep his hopes of requalification alive.

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Julian Wilson (AUS) into Round 4.

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VANS Triple Crown leader Sebastien Ziets (HAW) is into Round 4.

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Chris Ward (USA) powering through his turns.

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Jeremy Flores (FRA) is looking very comfortable in the larger waves at Sunset Beach.

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Jamie O'Brien (HAW) toying with Sunset.

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Only one surfer from the Mainland has ever won at Sunset beach and Nat Young (USA) plans to change that. ASP/ Kirstin

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Nat Young (HAW) at ease on his backhand to advance into the Round of 64 in first place. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jesse Mendes (BRA) can hold his backhand in good Sunset during both freesurf and contest sessions. ASP / Cestari

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Sunset bowl alive and well. ASP / Cestari

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Koa, the other half of the Smith clan joins his brother in Round 3. ASP / Cestari

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Frenchman Marc Lacomare whipped his way to a heat win in Round 2. ASP / Cestari

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You can't buy experience at Sunset Beach, Pancho Sullivan (HAW) has earned his through the years and remains in the VANS World Cup of Surfing. ASP / Cestari

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Dusty Payne (HAW) power gouge and no hint of his early year injury. ASP / Cestari

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A second in Round 2 gives Nathaniel Curran (USA) a place in Round 3. ASP / Cestari

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Tanner Gudauskas (USA) gets to surf in Round 3. ASP / Cestari

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Jean de Silva (BRA) under the lip grab rail to advance. ASP / Cestari

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Keanu Asing (HAW) tried everything he could to earn points, including a Sunset Hell Drop. ASP / Cestari

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Excellent Sunset Beach as your views and deck chairs as your furniture, what more could you want. ASP / Cestari

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Alex Smith (HAW) speed lining his way to the next round. ASP / Cestari

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The first heat of the morning dished up some sizable waves for Jean de Silva. ASP / Cestari

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Keanu Asing (HAW) unlucky not to advance. ASP / Cestari

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Jay Thompson (AUS) posted a near perfect 9.73 for a solid tube ride and goes into Round3. ASP / Cestari

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Power turns into the pocket from Gabe Kling (USA) for a spot in Round 3. ASP / Cestari

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Jesse Mendes (BRA) posted a Top 10 heat total of 14.73 to advance into Round 3. ASP / Cestari

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Chris Ward (USA) floating nicely over the bowl for a place in Round 3. ASP / Cestari

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Nathan Hedge Hog (AUS) is into Round 3. ASP / Cestari

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Sunsets on the North Shore are some of the best in the world. ASP/ Kirstin

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Off the wall looking like a French be achy. ASP/ Kirstin

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Small, clean conditions at Sunset Beach. ASP/ Kirstin

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Sunsets and palm trees. ASP/ Kirstin

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Matt Banting (AUS) through to Round 2. ASP / Cestari

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Dale Staples (ZAF) chasing rhinos into Round 2. ASP / Cestari

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Billy Kemper (HAW) gouging his way through Round 1. ASP / Cestari

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Alex Smith (HAW) placed second to advance into the second round. ASP / Cestari

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The distraction tactic worked as Chris Ward (USA) placed first and advances. ASP / Cestari

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Tom Whitaker (AUS) posted a high 15.00 heat total which included a near perfect 9.00 point ride. ASP / Cestari

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Ian Gentil (HAW) took the first heat win of the VANS World Cup of Surfing. ASP / Cestari

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Jano Belo (BRA) into Round 2. ASP / Cestari

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Kai Barger (HAW) floating the Sunset bowl into Round 2. ASP / Cestari

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Brett Simpson (USA) placed equal 13th, reaching the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Sebastien Ziets (HAW) claims the 2012 REEF Hawaiian Pro. ASP / Cestari

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That's how you celebrate boys, congratulations Sebastien. ASP / Cestari

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Raise your trophy Seabass. ASP / Cestari

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By winning the REEF Hawaiian Pro Sebastien Ziets (HAW) now leads the VANS Triple Crown race to win the custom Harley Davidson. ASP / Cestari

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Another impressive tower at the 2012 Reef Hawaiian Pro. ASP / Cestari

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It's the REEF Hawaiian Pro Final Day and the beach is packed. ASP / Cestari

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Ezekial Lau (HAW) powering his way into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari

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Dusty Payne (HAW) threwing out and into the Quarter Finals. ASP / Cestari

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Dane Reynolds (USA) suffered the fate of a slow heat and minimal waves and is eliminated in the Round of 32. ASP / Cestari

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Defending Triple Crown Champion John John Florence (HAW) is into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari

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Sunny Garcia (HAW) will be smiling as he is still in the event and Slater is out. ASP / Cestari

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Corey Lopez (USA) is close to qualifying for the ASP World Tour, advancing into and past the Quarter Finals will help his mission. ASP / Cestari

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A sneaky final wave gets Brett Simpson (USA) into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari

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Top seed in the REEF Hawaiian Pro Kelly Slater (USA) is eliminated before the Quarter Fianls. ASP / Cestari

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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) continues on his fine winning form into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari

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There are many things to be thankful for on Thanks Giving, surfing is one of them. ASP / Cestari

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Billy Kemper (HAW). ASP / Cestari

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Sebastien Ziets (HAW) flying down the line as Day 3 of the REEF Hawaiian Pro comes to a close. ASP / Cestari

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William Cardoso (BRA) had a low key second placing and advances further. ASP / Cestari

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Not quite the crazy antics of yesterday but Dane Reynolds (USA) is still with us. ASP / Cestari

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Alejo Muniz (BRA) was the Triple Crown rookie a few years back and keeps his chance of winning a REEF Hawaiian Pro title. ASP / Cestari

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Kekoa Bam Bam Bacalso (HAW) powered his way into Round 4. ASP / Cestari

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Day 3 of the REEF Hawaiian Pro at Ali'i Beach Park. ASP / Cestari

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Sebastien Ziets (HAW) remains in contention to win the REEF Hawaiian Pro. ASP / Cestari

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Artiz Aranburu (EUK) surf a low profile heat and snuck through in second place. ASP / Cestari