Local Hawaiian girl Megan Abubo showed her big wave experience with this late drop at Sunset (ROXY/QUIKSILVER Womens Pro). Aussie Kate Skarratt's backside attack was quite impressive (ROXY/QUIKSILVER Womens Pro). Hawaii's Rochelle Ballard surfed her way into the finals with style (ROXY/QUIKSILVER Womens Pro). Australian favorite Layne Beachley races toward the inside bowl (ROXY/QUIKSILVER Womens Pro). Aussie Trudy Todd carving Sunset like it was a Thanksgiving turkey (ROXY/QUIKSILVER Womens Pro). Aussie Trudy Todd (#3 WCT rated womens surfer) claims, "We're going to see alot more futuristic moves with the girls, more big wave surfing and alot more power!" Layne Beachley wins the Roxy/Quiksilver and is crowned the 1999 Womens World Champion. Zane Harrison, 1999 Rip Curl Cup Champion. Zane surfed all the way from round 1 ripping all the way thru to the finals. Former (1996) Rip Curl Cup Champion Paul Paterson settled for 2nd this year. Local Hawaiian Sunny Garcia won all his heats up till the finals where he placed 4th. California's Shane Beschen shined in the 8-12 foot surf at Sunset Beach finishing equal 5th with S.Africa's Paul Canning. Australia's Nathan Hedge made the semi's with an impressive backside attack. From the Old School vets to the New School rippers the Aussies had an impressive year. Tony Ray, Sunset Beach. Nice Trophies! 1) The Inside Bowl at Sunset is a thick and meaty monster. 2) So when Florida's Corey Lopez entered his heat hungry.., 3) he decided he not only would devour the heat.., 4) he would also then lick the bowl clean! 5) Corey pulls off the floater of the contest..., 6) and looks back for dessert! CJ Hobgood races by as water photog Chris Van Lenup says 'cheese'. The late afternoon session with Dan Malloy at Rock Piles. Bryan Hewitson, alias Hewy, sets up for some practice at Pipeline before the WCT event kicks off there on Dec. 9th. Luke Hitchings drops into the next set wave with his heart in his throat. Peter Mendia charges the set of the day at Backdoor on his backhand. Poncho Sullivan had lots of fans on the beach as well as in the water. (G-Shock Hawaiian Pro) Shea Lopez surfed his way into the semi finals - the highest placing in the event for an East Coaster. (G-Shock Hawaiian Pro). CJ Hobgood's flight to the North Shore didn't end at Honolulu airport.(G-Shock Hawaiian Pro). The Hawaiians ruled! Top 3 finalists from left to right: Conan Hayes (1st), Kalani Robb (2nd), Shane Dorian (3rd). (G-Shock Hawaiian Pro).