Two Weeks in Tahiti

A long stretch of lay days culminates in a classic finale at Teahupoo

By SURFER

| posted on August 28, 2012

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rickitick
August 31, 2012 10:04 am

tahitian dreaming

Whamo
August 30, 2012 2:58 pm

I liked the photo of the dancing girls. Too bad the Cali boys got caught in the saddle. It was an excellent event, as far as the surfing goes, the judging, not so much.

Evan
August 29, 2012 5:19 pm

Awesome shots

WaterWays Surf Travel
August 29, 2012 10:25 am

Epic photos of the event at Teahupoo and of the Tahitian lifestyle!

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