Some days are diamonds, as the saying goes, and yesterday a shining example for Kauaiian, Sebastian Zietz. In winning the Reef Hawaiian Pro he scored $40,000 prizemoney, took a lead in the Triple Crown, and, best of all, qualified for the 2013 Top 34. It was an incredible win for the unassuming fella who's made a name for himself charging the North Shore but remains largely unknown elsewhere. Following yesterday's win that'll soon change.

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All photos ASP/Cestari, Kirstin.