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The standouts of opening day got a reminder of what the Challenger Series elite can do with decimating debuts to elevate the level of competition. However, scattered upsets were inevitable with impeccable showings from those trying to make their names known. Dramatic aerial antics from Jett Schilling upped the level to a near-perfect 9.17 alongside a buzzer-beating rotator from Alister Reginato to join the excellent club. Maxime Huscenot and emerging threat Levi Slawson also put their matchups on display. Anything can happen as Narrabeen holds no favorites with top-tier clashes awaiting on both the men’s and women’s draws. The Challenger Series’ second stop is Narrabeen, one of Sydney’s premier breaks and one of the proudest surf communities on the continent. Renowned for producing long, reeling lefts as well as notable Championship Tour competitors, the wave will test relegated CT surfers and up-and-coming talents alike as they battle to make the tour.

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