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Brazilian teenager Adriano de Souza (BRA) was another rookie who sent a clear warning to the established ranks that the face of this year?s tour has changed with the inclusion of a record 10 new rookies in the world?s top 45.
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Taj Burrow at the 2006 Quiksilver Pro at the Gold Coast
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Kelly Slater boosting to his first WCT win in 2006 on the Foster?s Mens ASP World Tour - Slater won the Quiksilver Pro presented by Samsung.
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Looking down on Duranbah on a perfect Summer's day at the Quiksilver Pro
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Adriano de Souza's surfng talent speaks volumes about the furture of competitive surfing. The 19-year-old Brazilian reached the semi finals of his first ever World Championship Tour event.
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Kelly Slater Winning The Quicksilver Pro 2006
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Kelly Slater wins big at the Quiksilver Pro presented by Samsung. Kelly also won the Evian longest tube ride award.
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Australian Taj Burrow scored big all day with some amazing aerial moves and this one late in the final brought him right into contention and ensured a nail biting finish.
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Kelly Slater is stoked to win the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast! Like everywhere on the Fosters ASP World Tour, Kelly has a huge following of fans.
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Even surfers need bodyguards sometimes. Well maybe only celebrity surfers like Andy Irons. Could have something to do with three world titles and massive dominance in professional surfing.
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Dean Morrison (Aus) lost out to Taylor Knox (USA) in round 3.
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Defending Quiksilver champion, Mick Fanning (Aus) showing good sportsmanship as he offers congratulations to Pancho Sullivan on a well earned win. Sullivan comfortably defeated Fanning and advanced to round 4.
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Defending Quiksilver Pro champ and current ASP world number 3, Mick Fanning (Gold Coast) lost to the oldest WCT rookie, Pancho Sullivan (Haw). Fanning?s elimination was an unexpected shock.
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