Photos of 2012 Quiksilver Pro France

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Dane Reynolds gives Kelly Slater (USA) a little help with his beer. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) douced in beer. ASP/ Kirstin

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Flawless surf for the final. ASP/ Kirstin

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Dane Reynolds (USA) putting on a show. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) enroute to victory. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) won his first ever Quiksilver Pro France. ASP/ Kirstin

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Flawless Le Graviere. ASP/ Kirstin

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Not a bad way to start your day, John John Florence (HAW). ASP / Cestari

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It was a good morning for Dane Reynolds (USA). ASP / Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) the Quiksilver Pro France Champion. ASP / Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) and Joel Parkinson (AUS) are good sportsmen but you can bet Parko is upset at another victory over him by Slater. ASP / Cestari

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) stamping his mark at La Graviere. ASP / Cestari

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) equal 3rd. ASP / Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) finally the Quiksilver Pro France Champion. ASP / Cestari

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So much for Reynolds not being a morning surfer, he claimed 2nd in the final of the Quiksilver Pro France. ASP / Cestari

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John John Florence (HAW) remains ASP World No.4 after placing equal 3rd in the Quiksilver Pro France. ASP / Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) adding 51 wins to his name after the Quiksilver Pro France. ASP / Cestari

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Thousands of fans skipped work to watch the finals of the Quiksilver Pro France. ASP / Cestari

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) takes over the ASP World Tour ratings lead after placing equal 3rd in the Quiksilver Pro France. ASP / Cestari

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Victory is not complete without a little no hands left. ASP / Cestari

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Kelly Slater (USA) performs for the French crowd. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kieren Perrow (AUS) taking off under the lip. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kieren Perrow (AUS) came alive in the heaving beachbreak barrels advancing into the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson (AUS) enjoying some French tube time. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) taking a fall during round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) talks to Belly and Potts. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kelly Slater (USA) enjoying some round four action from the competitors area. ASP/ Kirstin

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Early morning crowd. ASP/ Kirstin

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Morning conditions. ASP/ Kirstin

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Morning conditions. ASP/ Kirstin

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Gabriel Medina (BRA) on a left hand screamer. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owen Wright (AUS) being well take care of by his girl Sam. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kai Otton (AUS) preparing for round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Bede Durbidge (AUS) claims his barrel ride. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jordy Smith (ZAF) trying to avoid the inevitable. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andinho (USA) on point and into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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Taj Burrow (AUS) eliminated during round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Julian Wilson (AUS) charging through a La Graviere barrel. ASP/ Kirstin

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Miguel Pupo (BRA) earns his spot into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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JOhn John Florence (HAW) advances into round four. ASP/ Kirstin

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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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Bede Durbidge (AUS) out after Round 5. ASP / Cestari

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Kai Otton (AUS) and a perfect display of doggy door escape. ASP / Cestari

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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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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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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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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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The Wright clan keeping an eye on Freddy P. ASP / Cestari

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Yes, La Graviere is a little washy today. ASP / Cestari

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The beautiful Miss Rosy Hodge (ZAF) bringing you all the action live from the Quiksilver Pro. ASP/ Kirstin

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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) ASP/ Kirstin

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Great early morning conditions at La Graviere. ASP/ Kirstin

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Bede Durbidge (AUS) pre heat focus. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andino & Taj Burrow before the last minute win Kolohe took over Taj. ASP / Cestari

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Owen Wright (AUS) charging into round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Owrn Wright (AUS) wipes out during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jeremy Flores (FRA) advanced into round three despite taking a few beatings at La Graviere today. ASP/ Kirstin

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Yadin Nicol (AUS) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Jeremy Flores (FRA) slides into round three. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andinho (USA) capturing his first victory since injury. ASP/ Kirstin

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Josh Kerr (AUS) eliminated during round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Kolohe Andinho (USA) leggie stretch. ASP/ Kirstin

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John John Florence (HAW) keeping the girls smiling. ASP/ Kirstin

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Taylor Knox (USA) heading out for round two. ASP/ Kirstin

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Adriano De Souza (BRA) prepares for battle. ASP/ Kirstin

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Crowds. ASP/ Kirstin

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Dane Reynolds (USA) is one happy winning wildcard. ASP / Cestari

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Dane Reynolds (USA) dropping into a perfect 10 point ride.

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Dane Reynolds (USA) threading his way through.

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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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Michel Bourez (PYF) into Round 4.

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Mick Fanning (AUS) eliminated from the Quiksilver Pro France in Round 3.