Dusty Payne trying to find some cover on a massive wave.
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Joel Parkinson finding a moment of contemplation before rejoining the lineup.
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Yadin Nicol speeding will surf in the Quarterfinals after stellar performances throughout this year's Vans World Cup.
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Joel Parkinson finding a clean one during a chaotic day at Sunset Beach.
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Dusty Payne finished first overall in his Round 4 heat, he would be removed from competition though after placing third in the Quarterfinals.
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Julian Wilson will make another appearance in the Quarterfinals, where he will take on Gabriel Medina, Yadin Nicol and Caio Ibelli.
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Julian Wilson is another CT competitor who is making an appearance in the Vans World Cup before competing at this year's Billabon Pipeline Masters
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Nat Yong, snapping.
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Nat Young only needed two waves to drop a 13.00 overall score in his Round 4 heat, allowing him advance to the Quarterfinals.
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Matt Wilkinson is another goofy footer who has impressed judges at Sunset Beach.
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Ian Walsh, nothing but power.
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Unfortunately, Jordy Smith was not able to advance to teh Quarterfinals after he placed third in his Round 4 heat.
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Jordy Smith racing through a tube section.
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After winning his Round 4 heat, Dane Reynolds will surf again in a Quarterfinals matchup against Mick Fanning, Conner Coffin and Ricardo Christie.
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Dane Reynolds searching for an exit.
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Dane Reynolds finding some serious shade.
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Dane Reynolds finding some solitude in the madness of Sunset Beach.
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Frederico Morais on his way out to the tricky Sunset Beach lineup.
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Torrey Meister finished last in his Round 4 heat, losing to Dane Reynolds, Nat Young and Adrian Buchan.
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Jack Freestone trying to outrun heavy Sunset Beach.
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Jack Freestone will surf again in the Quarterfinals after placing second in his Round 4 heat.
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Jack Freestone has been on fire for the entire event, and he is showing that he isn't ready to quit either after grabbing a second place finish during his Round 4 heat today.
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John John Florence in control.
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John John Florence, finding a rare barrel at the inside Sunset Beach bowl.
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John John Florence won his Round 4 heat , looking right at home at his native North Shore.
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Mick Fanning, getting some competitive practice in before his World Title showdown at Pipeline.
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Mick Fanning, power and grace.
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Mick Fanning advanced to the Quarterfinals, where he will surf against Ricardo Christie, Dane Reynolds and Conner Coffin.
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Mick Fanning won his Round 4 heat handedly, using his signature forehand carves to eviscerate the open faces of Sunset Beach.
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Conner Coffin was the runner-up in his Round 4 heat, falling behind Hawaiian local John John Florence.
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Despite losing in Round 4, Adrian Buchan's backhand was sharp even in Sunset Beach's tricky conditions.
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Adrian Buchan was knocked out of competition as well, falling to both Nat Young and Dane Reynolds in Round 4.
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Another angle of the powerful inside bowl at Sunset Beach.
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The surfers view of the inside bowl at Sunset Beach.
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Kolohe Andino was knocked out of competition after finishing last in his Round 4 heat.
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Kolohe Andino, lying low and building speed on the bottom turn.
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Ricardo Christie wrapping around for a roundhouse on one of Sunset Beach's many open faces.
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Ricardo Christie came in second during his Round 4 heat, falling short to Jack Robinson.
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A wave slips by unridden off Sunset Beach's main peak.
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The inside bowl at Sunset Beach, firing on all cylinders.
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The lineup at Sunset Beach.
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Mick Fanning running down Sunset Beach before his heat at this year's Vans World Cup.
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Conner Coffin checking out the lineup at Sunset Beach.
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) does a turn at Sunset Beach.
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John John Florence (HAW) .Vans World Cup 2015
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Dane Reynolds (USA) .Vans World Cup 2015
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Caio Ibelli (BRA), Vans World Cup 2015.
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John John Florence (HAW) .Vans World Cup 2015
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John John Florence (HAW) .Vans World Cup 2015
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Stu Kennedy (AUS) during the Vans World Cup.
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John John Florence (HAW) .Vans World Cup 2015
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Julian Wilson (AUS) hits the lip during the Quarterfinals.
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Dusty Payne (HAW) during the Quarterfinals.
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Jack Robinson (AUS) during the Vans World Cup.
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Caio Ibelli (BRA) .Vans World Cup 2015
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) .Vans World Cup 2015
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Nat Young (USA) snaps the lip at Sunset beach.
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Yadin Nicol (AUS) earned a 9.40 in Round 3.
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Yadin Nicol (AUS) during Round 3.
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Makuakai Rothman (HAW) winning his Round 3 heat.
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Michel Bourez during Round 3.
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Makua Rothman (HAW) earned a 9.60 in Round 3.
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Yadin Nicol (AUS) winning his Round 3 heat.
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Mick Fanning advancing in second place during Round 3.
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Adrian Buchan winning his Round 3 heat.
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Mick Fanning advancing during Round 3.
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Marc Lacomare advancing in second place during Round 3.
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Mick Fanning advancing in second place.
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Torrey Meister advancing through Round 3.
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Marc Lacomare during Round 3.
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Ian Walsh of Hawaii winning his Round 3 heat.
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Dane Reynolds winning his Round 3 heat
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Adam Melling during Round 3.
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Jesse Mendes winning his Round 3 heat.
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Ian Walsh of Hawaii winning his Round 3 heat.
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The view of Sunset Beach, home of the Vans World Cup of Surfing, in December 2015.
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Mason Ho (HAW) drops from the lip at the Vans World Cup.
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Sunset beach.
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Ricardo Christie (NZL) bottom turns at the Vans World Cup.
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Mick Fanning, getting some competitive practice in before his World Title showdown at Pipeline.
Photos of 2015 Vans World Cup