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Win the Aussie Treble score a Chinese Tank.

"Pressure, and the inability to respond to it, was the defining theme of Finals Day," reports Steve Shearer.

"The history of pro surfers making political statements is a short but noteworthy one."

Though swell direction could be troublesome for Praia do Norte.

"The desert gets watered with pro surfer tears," writes Steve Shearer in a sizzling recap.

Tyler and Barron solidify their reputations on a drama-filled day at Pipe.

There was nowhere to hide as Pipe finally roared to life.

“The world is like a reverse casino."

Has there been any improvement to the outlook?

The North Pacific pattern is changing but all is not lost for the opening event of the CT season.