Boost Mobile Pro at Trestles 2006

Local California surfers Chris Ward and Tim Reyes staked a serious claim for the winners trophy at the Boost Mobile Pro in Wednesday's heats. Both USA surfers, who put on indifferent performances on the opening day, returned to the spotlight in round two after digging deep to find their best form.

Ward, surfs at Trestles, California (the location of the event) on a regular basis, while Reyes hails from Huntington Beach, just a 30 minutes drive north of Trestles.

Chris Ward in particular, showed that his local knowledge will carry him to the fore. His wave selection in the 30 minute encounter during his round 2 heat against Pancho Sullivan (HAW) was spot on. Sullivan struggled to find a swell that would enable him to gain the big scores required but Ward was in tune, snatching a wave that initially looked dubious but which then walled up, allowing him to notch up one of the biggest scores of the day.

Watch round 3 on a live video feed. The event is expected to finish on Saturday September 16, 2006.