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2007 MONSTER ENERGY PIPELINE PRO IN OAHU, HAWAII

Flyn Novak of Hawaii stretched every wave to its limits in his round three heat of the Monster Energy Pipeline Pro in Oahu, Hawaii on February 6, 2007. Novak advanced to round four after finishing second in his heat eliminating Derek Ho and Mineto Ushikoshi. The Monster Energy Pipeline Pro is a four star World Qualifying Series and features the top surfers from around the world trying to earn points to qualify for the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT). (UPI Photo/Pierre Tostee/ASP/Covered Images)

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Surfers hit with stiff airline charges

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Surfer who hit wall in critical condition

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