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Despite his usual show-stopping go-for-broke performance, Dane Reynolds went down to Taj in the quarters.... With a bang, of course. Photo: Kirstin/ASP
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The Hawaiian flag flew in honor of Andy for the remainder of the competition. Photo: Cestari/ASP
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After coming runner-up to Kelly in Portugal only one week earlier, Jordy Smith was in the title race and charging hard. Unfortunately he went down to Michel Bourez in the quarters and left the door wide open for Slater. Photo: Cestari/ASP
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Better late than never. Taj takes the Men's event's first Perfect 10 in his quarterfinal with Dane Reynolds. Photo: Kirstin/ASP
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Kelly always gives the crowd what they want. History on the brink: 1:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, November 6, 2010. Photo: Cestari/ASP
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Moments before the Final between Kelly Slater and Bede Durbidge, there was a moment of silence for surfing's fallen son, Andy Irons. Andy said thanks from the horizon. Photo: Kirstin/ASP
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Silvana Lima sunk into the first Perfect 10 of the event in her Round 3 battle with Bruna Schmitz. Photo: Cestari/ASP
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Despite gladiator hacks like this and the roaring cheers of thousands of fans on the beach, Puerto Rico's Dylan Graves went down to Slater in Round 3. Photo: Kirstin/ASP