Michel Bourez
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Michel Bourez of Tahiti (pictured) winning his Round 2 heat after snapping his surfboard during the Billabong Pipe Masters on Saturday December 13, 2014. In the challenging conditions Bourez defeated wildcard Makai McNamara (HAW) with a heat total of 8.33 points (out of a possible 20.00). Photo: ASP/Masurel
As day two broke over day two of the Billabong Pipe Masters, it was clear that things were going to happen. Big things. Huge things. Second reef feathered in the distance; Pipeline puking out vast amounts of spit as it tripped over its notoriously shallow reef. Everything felt nervous and excited – the sand vibrated with anticipation. And as per the usual, Pipeline did not disappoint. Need proof? See above.