Jun Jo of Hawaii goes Back Door, while Sean Hayes of the U.S.A., in red, peels off to his left at the Banzai Pipeline during Heat 3 of the Round of 162, of the Monster Energy Pipeline Pro, sponsored by Billabong, KMC Wheels, and Kicker Audio, with beverages supplied by Hansen's, the maker of Monster Energy.
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Derek Ho of Hawaii spends time alone in the blue room, at the Monster Energy Pipeline Pro, sponsored by Billabong, KMC Wheels, and Kicker Audio, with beverages supplied by Hansen's, the maker of Monster Energy.
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Jamie Mitchell, left, and Billy Choi enjoy the first day of competion at the Monster Energy House at the Banzai Pipeline, February 17, 2005.
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Danny Fuller of Hawaii caresses the back wall of the Banzai Pipeline.
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Greg Long of San Clemente, California, puts yesterday's shark bump behind him and drops into the Pipeline, February 17, 2005.