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DAY 1: 2008 IBA/USBA International Pipeline ProFebruary 17th – 24th North Shore. Oahu.

Haleiwa HI - Today,Tuesday Feb 19th the Men’s Division was called on by event organizer Bob Tomas. This was a great call as a peaking 6-10 ft west-northwest swell had reached the North Shore as predicted. There where many standouts in the preliminary heats with names such new comer Esbeirto Abrentas (BRZ) hitting a home run with the first perfect 10.00 score of the event in round 2. Following his lead was Esbeirto’s Brazilian Country man Lucas Nogales moving through the first three rounds of competition.Heading into the mid of competition there was no shortage of action with Pablo Prieto Serrano (GERM/ENG/CNRY) having a solid run of barrels, one with a combo of three rolls, that progressed him on into day two for the 2008 Pipeline Pro.  Ross Mcbride (CA) used his years of Pipe experience to rack up one of the highest scoring combination of waves with a 9.1 and 8.65 in the final heat of the day. Another California Nick Stratom put on a dark horse effort racking up the tube time and progressing through two rounds of competition!South Africa’s former 2x world champ Andrea Botha was in his true form once again, laying down heavy moves and doing what he needed to do to get on through the next round!More to come tomorrow with a slight drop in swell and starting with the Womens USBA 2008 Pipeline Pro presented by the Association of Womens Bodyboarding and The Duke Kahamoku foundation.  Also the next two rounds of the Men’s pro will commence during the day’s competition as the NW swell begins to return in the afternoon!USBA STAFFCheck usbatour.org and ibatour.com for images from todays event!The event is being webcast at www.ibatour.com/webcast & usbamag.com/webcastAny inquiries, contact Terry McKenna terry@ibatour.com or media@ibatour.comor for USBA inquires jason@bodyboarding.tv or usbatour@gmail.com

Photos By Danny Black @ Bodyboarders Hawaii 

Below: “Ian McCauley from Wahiawao. Pipeline is his home break and actually learned to bodyboard there when he first started at 14 with Colin Black and Daniel Seyler.” 
   DAY 2:2008 IBA/USBA International Pipeline ProFebruary 17th –24thNorth Shore. Oahu.Date: 2/20/08Sponsors:Bodyglove, Pride and NMD BodyboardsLocal Supporter: Crank and Carve Haleiwa HIUSBA Womens Pipeline Pro: Association of Womens Bodyboarding, The Outrigger Duke Kahamoku Foundation, Wahine Blue, North Shore Soap Factory, Surf Sling, and North Shore Surf girlsToday, Feb 20 The Women of the USBA started today with all the usuals making it happen. Early round big name standouts came in the likes of Jessica Becker and Aoi Koike along with many other charges tearing the 4-6 ft surf on hand. Some dark horse performances from Emma Roby from Australia made it interesting into the later rounds and Christina De Lima even though not progressing in here heat pulled it to what was the biggest backdoor barrel of the day from both the men and women divisions.Heading back into round 5 of the Men’s Pro Esbeirto Berentes made more progress heading through heat six and on to the final day of the Men’s Pro. Ross Mc Bride made his round 5 heat with flying colours but was stopped by Mr. Berentes in round 6.A injured Jacob Romero gained vengeance for his brother Jonah who was nocked out in his 5th as Jacob placed second with a sprained knee he hurt earlier in the day. The Women’s Semi final saw some great heats with Claudia Ferrari and Lei Ali taking stealing the show with smooth combo surfing gain them access into the finals. Rita Pires killing every wave thrown her way. Aoi Koike was able to follow suit and progress into the finals. In the end it was a last minute barrel to ARS from Aoi in the final that took the confirmed the win from Rita Pires with Claudia and Leila following a respectable 3rd and 4th. Thank you much for all our webcast viewers and supportive sponsors. We will see you tomorrow for the final day of the 2008 IBA/USBA Pipline ProUSBA StaffThe event is being webcast at www.ibatour.com/webcast & usbamag.com/webcastAny inquiries, contact Terry McKenna terry@ibatour.com or media@ibatour.comor for USBA inquires jason@bodyboarding.tv or usbatour@gmail.com– Jason BitzerOperations ManagerUSBA TOURGRAVITYS FLAW PRODUCTIONS14 Aulike stApt # 309 Kailua HI 96734Office/Fax 732-528-0621Cell:808-255-8671   Photos By Danny Black @ Bodyboarders Hawaii