In an age when competitive surfing frequently seems like a beauty contest between established pros and up-and-coming wunderkinds, Kieren Perrow’s win at the 2011 Billabong Pipeline Masters served as a sweet victory for the small guy.
While all the spotlights focused tightly on John John’s ascension and on his upcoming bout with Slater, Perrow silently slayed his competition. He took down Josh Kerr in Round 3, while re-qualifying for the Tour next year by defeating Shane Dorian and Taj Burrow in Round 4. He gave rising star Gabriel Medina a lesson in heavy water surfing in the Quarters, and he beat Michel Bourez and Joel Parkinson in the Semifinals and Final, respectively.
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