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The Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, considered one of the largest surfing and action sports competitions in the world, has descended on Huntington Beach. The nine-day event, which features BMX and skateboarding competitions, runs through Sunday.
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Body language
(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
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Photo op
Fans pose for photos in front of surfboards at the Harley-Davidson booth at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.
(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
Two Southern California natives highlight the field of surfers hitting the waves near the Huntington Beach Pier: 2018 men’s champion Kanoa Igarashi of Huntington Beach and women’s champion Courtney Conlogue of Santa Ana.
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Big air, little man
BMX rider Koby Clayton, 7, of Brisbane, Australia, jumps his bike high over a jump during practice on the street course at the U.S. Open of Surfing.
(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
The U.S. Open of Surfing has been held annually since 1959 at Huntington Beach, a stretch of coastline known for its usually strong surf. This week’s forecast predicts average waves in the 2- to 4-foot range, with the possibility of bigger swells at the end of the competition Saturday and Sunday, according to surfline.com.
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The view from above
Skateboarder Kevin Staab of Encinitas soars high over the vert ramp at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.
(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
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Getting into the swing of it
People dance as the Levitation Room band performs at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.
(Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
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Board walk
Surfers exit the contest area after a day of competition at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.
(Allen J. Schaben)
