Slater, Irons brothers advance in Pipeline Masters | The Honolulu Advertiser

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Updated at 6:04 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2006

Slater, Irons brothers advance in Pipeline Masters

Advertiser Staff

Ian Walsh convincingly won his heat in round two of the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters today.

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World champion Kelly Slater was one of 16 to advance after Monday's second round of the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters at Banzai Pipeline.

The third jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing took place in 6- to 8-feet conditions.

Andy Irons, who leads the Triple Crown competition, and brother Bruce, had second-round byes.

Among the 16 advancing today were Hawaii surfers Roy Powers, Jamie Sterling, Tamayo Perry, Ian Walsh, Tory Barron, Makuakai Rothman and Dustin Barca.

The event will continue Tuesday, surf permitting. For updates, call 596-7873 or go to triplecrownofsurfing.com.