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Mick Fanning, meditates before his heat with a circle of photographers capturing the moment. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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John John pulling on a rashie, prepping for his heat. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Slater's all smiles. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Peeling Backdoor and Pipe. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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One of the most highly anticipated heats of the day: Gabriel Medina vs. John John Florence. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Kelly coming out of the light. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Pre-heat stretch to ready himself for his world title race. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Kelly Slater, getting his mind right. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Pensive Mick Fanning. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Mick Fanning, pre-heat mental strategy. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Kelly Slater, focused on his heat. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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Bede Durbidge, before the blown ear drum. Photo: Matt Dunbar
Day 2 of the Billabong Pipe Masters saw Kelly Slater smoke his opposition, Mick Fanning relegated to Round 5, Bede Durbidge burst his eardrum and Yadin Nicol drop a perfect 10.‘Twas a fantastic day at the Greatest Show on Earth for only having run Rounds 3 and 4. Here are some visions from around the event.
