Tiago Pires of Portugal fist pumps in victory after winning his round 2 heat at the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Kekoa Becalso of Hawaii leaves the water disappointed after he was defeated during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor,...
Greg Emslie and his son David at the Quiksilver Pro France on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Bobby Martinez of the United States gets interviewed after winning his Round 2 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Roy Powers stayes warm in his Darth Vaderesk towel before his Round 2 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Jeremy Flores will have to wait another year before attempting to claim the Quiksilver Pro title after being eliminated in Round 2 on September 24,...
Jeremy Flores will have to wait another year before attempting to claim the Quiksilver Pro title after being eliminated in Round 2 on September 24,...
Fred Patacchia listens to music while preparing for his Round 2 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Timmy Reyes of the United States of America heads down the beach in preparation for his round 2 heat at the Quiksilver Pro France on September 24,...
Tiago Pires of Portugal surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Greg Emslie of South Africa sporting a massive smile after winning his round 2 heat at the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Tiago Pires of Portugal surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Kekoa Becalso of Hawaii surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Tiago Pires of Portugal surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Tiago Pires of Portugal surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Proon September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Tiago Pires of Portugal surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Adrian Buchan of Australia prepares to paddle out for his round 2 heat at the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Greg Emslie of South Africa surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Greg Emslie of South Africa surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Dean Morrison of Australia surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Adrian Buchan of Australia surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Heitor Alves of Brazil and Jay Thompson of Australia chat as they walk down the beach during the Quiksilver Pro France on September 24, 2009 in...
Adrian Buchan of Australia surfs during round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Kai Otton of Australia studies the lineup of Les Bordains before his Round 2 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Timmy Reyes of the United States of America watches conditions after an early morning warm-up surf at the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in...
Roy Powers of Hawaii chats to a camera crew at Les Bourdaines beach during the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Wildcard surfer Julian Wilson on Australia relaxes in the surfers area at the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Mick Campbell of Australia in action as he advances into Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Tom Whittaker and Phil MacDonald both of Australia survey conditions at Les Bourdaines during the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor,...
Michael Picon of France looks on after a dissapointing loss in Round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Kai Otton of Australia studies the lineup of Les Bordains before his Round 2 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Davey Weare of South Africa walks along the waters edge of Les Bordains before his Round 2 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in...
Davey Weare of South Africa, who was eliminated from the Quiksilver Pro, in action during Round 2 of the event on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor,...
Wind affected conditions at Les Bourdaines on day 2 of the Quiksilver Pro France on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Kieren Perrow of Australia in action as he advances into Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Michael Picon of France looks on after a dissapointing loss in Round 2 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Aritz Aranburu of the Basque Country in action as he advances into Round 3 of Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Jihad Khodr of Brazil, who was eliminated from the Quiksilver Pro, in action during Round 2 of the event on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Bobby Martinez of USA and wife Chloe leave the beach after Bobby won his Round 2 heat at the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Kai Otton of Australia in action as he advances into Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Jeremy Flores of France, who was eliminated from the Quiksilver Pro , in action during Round 2 of the event on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Bobby Martinez of the United States in action as he advances into Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Fred Patacchia of Hawaii in action as he advances into Round 3 of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Michael Picon of France, who was eliminated from the Quiksilver Pro, in action during Round 2 of the event on September 24, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Davey Weare of South Africa walks along the waters edge of Les Bordains before his Round 2 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 24, 2009 in...
Kekoa Bacalso of Hawaii walks back the contest site with his videographer after a free surf before his Round 1 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on...
Dean Morrison and Jay Thompson both of Australia discuss leaving the beach after an early morning free surf before Round 1 of the Quiksilver Pro on...
Mick Campbell of Australia stretches with is surfboard as he walks down the beach for his Round 1 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 23, 2009 in...
Kai Otton of Australia walks down the beach for his Round 1 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 23, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Joel Parkinson of Australia runs along the shoreline to avoid paddeling through a ripcurrent after riding a wave during Round 1 of the Quiksilver Pro...
Michael Picon of France leaves the beach after placing 2nd in his Round 1 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 23, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Michael Picon of France leaves the beach after placing 2nd in his Round 1 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 23, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Kelly Slater of the United States runs through the crowd before his Round 1 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 23, 2009 in Hossegor, France....
Michael Picon of France leaves the beach after placing 2nd in his Round 1 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 23, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Hobgood of the United States prepares for his Round 2 heat while Marlon Lipke arrives for his later Round 2 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September...
Fred Patacchia of Hawaii makes his way along the beach to the Quiksilver Pro event site for Round 1 on September 23, 2009 in Hossegor, France.
Tim Boal of France answers questions during an interview after winning his Round 1 heat of the Quiksilver Pro on September 23, 2009 in Hossegor,...
Julian Wilson of Australia and Nathaniel Curran get an update on the happenings of Round 1 of the Quiksilver Pro after an early morning free surf on...
Kai Otton , Mick Campbell , both of Australia, and Steven Bell of the United States view the beach from the VIP area of the Quiksilver Pro on...