So the ASP Women's World Surfing Tour is well underway - and Sally Fitzgibbons shining so far.
The third event, the TSB World Bank NZ Women's Surf Festival threw up some surprises as legends Stephanie Gilmore and Sofia Mulanovich got knocked out early, and young guns Paige Hareb, Coco Ho and Carissa Moore coming close behind the contest winner.
Watched the videos already? Then check these shots from the contest at Plymouth's Fitzroy Beach, Tarankai, New Zealand...
Above: Rebecca Woods surfed brilliantly but was knocked in round 4
Above: Paige Hareb (NZ) was on top form and came equal fifth
Above: Courtney Conologue (Aus)
Above: Pauline Ado of France came fifth with her best result of the season
above: Paige Hareb clocked her best results of the season so far in fifth
above: Chelsea Hodges also came equal fifth
above: Carissa Moore came second after losing out to Sally Fitzgibbons (below) who was on fire
above & below: Fellow Red Bull surfer Sally stoked to win - now tipped for the title
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