| "It's an unfortunate result here - no one likes a 17th," Slater said. "But we get two throwaways and when I do that, I'm still counting four wins this year which is pretty good. Lowers has always been a good venue for me. It feels like my backyard and it is typically one where I do really well. You can never discount any one in any heat though, these are the best surfers in the world and they're all dangerous." Photo: ASP/Covered Images/Rowland |