Pro Class Trials
Professional surfing contest held from 1975 to 1983, usually at Sunset Beach, in early November; the opening event of the North Shore pro season. The Pro Class Trails was created by Randy Rarick, directed by Bernie Baker, with Jack Shipley serving as head judge. It was designed as a feeder event to place a small number of top-finishing surfers (between six and 12) into the Smirnoff Pro, the World ...
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1981 Pro Class Trials, Sunset BeachSubscribe to view
1979 Pro Class Trials winner Jim Banks. Photo: Leonard BradySubscribe to view
Sunset Beach, Pro Class Trials event site. Photo: John WitzigSubscribe to view
Two-time Pro Class Trials winner Barry Kanaiaupuni. Photo: Lance TroutSubscribe to view
1980 Pro Class Trials winner Bobby Owens. Photo: Dan MerkelSubscribe to view
Pro Class Trials director Bernie BakerSubscribe to view
1981 Pro Class Trials, Sunset Beach
1979 Pro Class Trials winner Jim Banks. Photo: Leonard Brady
Sunset Beach, Pro Class Trials event site. Photo: John Witzig
Two-time Pro Class Trials winner Barry Kanaiaupuni. Photo: Lance Trout
1980 Pro Class Trials winner Bobby Owens. Photo: Dan Merkel
Pro Class Trials director Bernie Baker