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Lay Day Thrills In Tahiti

By Transworld
Thu, May 8 2008 12:00 am | 0 Comments

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Freaks of the deep: (from left) Justin Cote, Mikey Brennan, Laurie Towner, and Papi Maoni looking for dinner.

One of the many ripping Teahupoo locals makes his way out of the bush and toward the paddle out spot.

What an amazing photo, the lip pitching over somehow made the reef reflect off the wave. No photoshop here kids...

Billabong pros Mikey Brennan and Laurie Towner dodge a set in a little crack in the reef about a mile down from Chopes.

Our most awesome host here in Tahiti, Papi Maoni with Laurie Towner. Papi is the most bad-ass 70 year old man you'll ever meet and a legend on the island.

The honorable mayor of Teahupoo gives the green light to start the festivities down here in Tahiti. The contest is looking to be on hold for a few days as it's pretty small now.

The little islands scattered directly offshore are called "motus" or of you have a girl with you, "Panty Droppers".

Back in the day, there was a foot race through these mountains and across to the other side of the island. The motivation to win? Not having your head lopped off and used as a territory marker.

One of the Teahupoo village elders does a pre-contest blessing at today's opening ceremony.

I've been to Tahiti over a dozen times and this is the first time I've seen these devilish creatures. Apparently they won't kill you like a stonefish, but they'll definitely ruin your day.

During our free dive session today, we were scouring the reef for these conch-like critters that taste like abalone. We ended up with a few and damn they were tasty.

There is no hotter species of woman than the Tahitian.

"Dude I think I see your watch you lost out here last year!" Chopes free-dive session.

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