It was Kelly Slater/Sunny Garcia showdown day at the Boost Mobile Pro. And while most everyone knew what the outcome would be, it was still exciting to watch; especially at the halfway point in the heat when Sunny Gracia was in the lead. There was a moment when we were wondering, “What if that was the last set of the heat?” But Sunny wasn’t that lucky and Slater marched on for the win.
Our favorite surfer of the day was Mick Fanning (below). He was surfing flawlessly and if he can keep his head together (which seems nearly impossible when he surfs against Slater) then he could take the event
More photos after the jump. . . (click to see them fullsize)
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The surfer’s weren’t the only professionals working Trestles. Have you tried Boost Mobile lately?
Pull up a pebble and have a seat.
Kelly Slater knows this wave.
Sunny Garcia experiencing just how long road back to the top really is as he loses to Slater.
Lots of cameras on the cobblestones.
Taylor Knox power surfing close to home.
Timmy Reyes has backside airs on lock, but they weren’t enough to get by Taylor Knox.
Mick Fanning taking time to make a grom’s day.
