The Women continue to show their exceptional ability to handle wild conditions. Head Judge Duncan Coombs sent them out in the prime moments of the day. The waves were pumping and the winds just continued to blast like some out of control fan turned to high. In what may seem like a small upset Arrianne Aukes defeated reigning IWT champ and defending event champion Sarah Hauser relegating her to the repechage round while securing her own spot in the semis. Sarah was forced to do battle with the tough Kazuki Ishiihara. Sarah managed to get by Kazuki, finding her place in the top 4 with Maria Andres, Arriane Aukes and Vickey Abbott.
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