One of the Quiksilver reps breaks the silence, shouting that this thing is going no matter what, we're all out here to get it done, so let's do it. A set rolls through, nothing giant, but enough for Clark to call it a go and get things underway. Surfers begin diving off from all sides of the judging boat. Clark calls out over the bull horn, four one-hour heats, best three take home the prize. The horn sounds and the first heat is underway.
Matt spins around and drops in, taking first wave honors.
His second wave isn't as successful. When he surfaces there's a huge buckle in his board. He now has to paddle over to the boat and get his backup board. This takes valuable time away from his session. He finally makes it back to the line-up to finish off the heat.