2009 Eddie Aikau Big-Wave Invitational
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Kohl Christensen rides a wave during the first round of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Competition big wave surfing contest.

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Kohl Christensen rides a wave during the first round of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Competition big wave surfing contest.
Noah Johnson, Kohl Christensen and Ibon Amatrian ride a wave during the first round of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Competition big wave surfing contest on Tuesday in Waimea, Hawaii.
Makuakai Rothman, Sunny Garcia, and Ibon Amatrian ride a wave during the first round of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Competition big wave surfing contest Tuesday in Waimea, Hawaii.
Noah Johnson rides a wave during the first round of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Competition big wave surfing contest.
People on the beach watch during the first round of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Competition big wave surfing contest on December 8, 2009 in Waimea, Hawaii. Thousands of spectators and surfers are flocking to Hawaii's beaches to see some of the largest waves in the state in half a decade. Forecasters are predicting waves could reach heights of 50 feet.
Kelly Slater of Florida drops down the face of this wave during the second round, heat two of the The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surf contest at Waimea Bay.
Kelly Slater of Florida rides this wave all the way to the shore during the second round, heat two of the The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surf contest at Waimea Bay.
Andy Irons of Hawaii is about to swallowed up by this wave during heat one of the second round of the The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau surf contest at Waimea Bay.

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