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Kelly takes out Billabong Tahiti Pro
Kelly Slater wraps up what is sure to be one of the most memorable Tahiti Pro events ever. Click for the video... Photo: ASP/Robertson More.


The Tahitian comedown to perfection
As the swell backs off from yesterdays madness the Tahiti Pro resumes under 8-10 foot perfection. More.


Teahupo'o tow day swell breakdown
Teahupoo revealed the full impact of a high energy SSW groundswell yesterday, producing some of the heaviest, most dangerous conditions ever surfed at the famed break. Click through for swell breakdown... Photo: ASP/Robertson More.


Historic Tow Day at Chopes
Billabong Tahiti Pro was called off for yet another day, but all eyes were on Teahupo'o as the world's big wave legends were challenged by the biggest swell to ever hit the event. Photo: ASP More.


Heaviest Teahupoo ever
As the predicted swell hits Teahupoo the big wave legends ignore the code red warning for a taste of glory. Photo: ASP/ Kirstin More.


Tahitian government call a CODE RED during Tahiti Pro
The Tahitian government has placed the entire coastline under a ‘Code Red’ advisory, prohibiting most craft from entering the water. More.


Tahiti Pro Round 2 & 3 Highlights
The world’s best surfers tackled solid six-to-eight foot plus waves. More.


The Next 30 Seconds
Swell forecasts are announcing a 10ft swell for the next few days. We asked the worlds best surfers how they handle the next 30 seconds when they are confronted with a huge set. More.


The Lay Days
Wind and rain have put a dampener on ocean activities in Tahiti recently but out on the reef crews have been busy dismantling the contest tower as Teahupoo battens down the hatches for a huge swell. Dusty Payne, enjoying the calm before the storm... Photo: Gregory. More.


It's going to be big.... but how big?
After a solid start to the event, it's the calm before the storm at the Billabong Pro Tahiti. Swell's on the way... it's just a question of how big it's going to get.. More.


Layday in Tahiti
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Tahiti Pro Round 1 Highlights
Video highlights from round 1 of the Billabong Pro Tahiti. More.


Billabong Pro Tahiti - Day 1 photo gallery
Images of the action from the first round of the Billabong Pro Tahiti 2011. More.


Billabong Pro Tahiti - Surf report
The second day of competition is ON under a medium offshore 4-6 foot swell. Click for report... More.


Billabong Pro Tahiti set to go
With the action about to kick off, get an insight into the Billabong Pro Tahiti... More.


Training day at Teahupoo
With a solid swell building and perfect conditions forecast for the start of the event, the world's best hit the lineup for some heavy-water training at Teahupoo today... More.


Island time
The swell's on the rise, surfers are rolling in and the town at the end of Tahiti's most famous road is gearing up for the busiest week of the year... More.


Pumping Teahupo'o Forecast as ASP Battleground for Billabong Pro Tahiti
TEAHUPO’O, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Thursday, August 18, 2011) – The Billabong Pro Tahiti presented by Air Tahiti Nui will commence this Saturday, August 20, 2011, and with swell models projecting significant activity for the region, this year’s event is shaping up to be one of monumental importance. More.


View to the Reef
With the Billabong pro Tahiti just days away, take a drive to Teahupoo and discover what makes the town at the end of the road one of the favourite stops on tour for many surfers... More.


Shark Attack in Tahiti
Avoiding getting sandwiched between live coral and several tonnes of Pacific Ocean generally keeps your mind off what's going on below the surface, but as Adam 'Biff' D’Esposito recently found out, in Tathiti you can never let your guard down... More.


Tahiti gears up for Saturday showdown at the Billabong Pro
Event No. 5 of 11 in the 2011 ASP World Title season, is set to commence this Saturday at Tahiti's world-famous lefthander at the "end of the road". More.


ASP Top 34 Prepare for Swell-Active Waiting Period at Billabong Pro Tahiti
TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/French Polynesia (Monday, August 15, 2011) – The Billabong Pro Tahiti, Event No. 5 of 11 on the 2011 ASP World Title season, is set to commence this Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Tahiti's world-famous lefthander at the "end of the road". With campaigns from contenders for 2011 ASP World Title as well as those looking to survive the August rotation, the Billabong Pro Tahiti will host the world's best surfers as they battle it out in the South Pacific. More.


ANTHONY WALSH (LENNOX HEAD/AUS) PLACES THIRD IN TAHITI - 1ST RESERVE FOR BILLABONG PRO TAHITI WHICH BEGINS THIS WEEKEND
TAHITI/(Monday, August 15th, 2011): THE FINAL two wildcard positions in event #5 on the Association of Surfing Professionals Men's World Tour, the Billabong Pro, have been decided today with Brazilian Ricardo Dos Santos (Guarda Do Embau, BRA) and local Heiarri Williams (PYF) finishing first and second respectively in the Air Tahiti Nui VonZipper Trials at Teahupo'o in Tahiti. More.


Touchdown in Tahiti - The Trials
Word from the channel as the countdown to the Billabong Pro Tahiti begins... More.


Billabong Pro Trials begins this weekend
Teahupo'o, TAHITI (Friday, August 12th 2010): Six Hawaiians, five Australians, two Peruvians and two Brazilian surfers make up an elite field of 16 internationals who have landed in Tahiti to contest the prestigious Air Tahiti Nui VonZipper Trials scheduled to take place at the notorious left-hand reef-break of “Teahupo’o” on the weekend. More.

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