Freestone won the world junior champs in 2010 as well. Photo: Mick Curley

"I wasn't even going to enter this event a few months ago, but I'm so glad I did!" said Freestone. Photo: Mick Curley

"I came here to win, not come second," Lau said. "But Jack was in rhythm and caught the best waves in the Final so congratulations to him. You just have to move on. I have the Triple Crown coming up soon in Hawaii, so I'll be back." Photo: Robbo/ASP; video: Marc Beaty

"Ezekiel Lau (pictured) did what I like to do," said Andrew Doheny. "He caught a bunch of waves and got into rhythm." Photo: Mick Curley

"I thought I'd be bummed," Doheny said. "But I'm actually really stoked! Even though I finished second here last year, I didn't expect to get as high as third this year." Photo: Mick Curley; video: Marc Beaty

He was on point all event, but Conner Coffin lost to Freestone in the quarters by less than a point. Photo: Robbo/ASP; video: Marc Beaty

Cooper Chapman lost to Droid in the quarterfinals, but not for lack of trying. Photo: Mick Curley

Moroccan Ramzi Boukhiam beat Frederico Morais in the quarters but was trounced by Freestone in the semis, finishing the heat with a 2.17 to Freestone's 19.53. "I didn't want to waste my time going for airs," Boukhiam said. "I'm not an air guy. If the surf is big I can post 9-point-rides too. I'm happy to finish third. I came to win, but third is okay." Photo: Robbo/ASP

A quarterfinal finish in this contest is a fine showing for anyone. Frederico Morais went home fairly stoked. had Photo: Robbo/ASP

The Balinese locals are always welcoming. Well-dressed, too! Photo: Mick Curley

"When I won the ASP World Junior Title in 2010, it was just luck," continued Freestone. "I was out of the event and had to sit and wait for certain people to win and lose. This event was much different because it's the only one, but I never put pressure on myself and it must have worked. I feel amazing right now." Photos: Mick Curley

Katy Weterkamp, Jack's mom, also feels amazing right about now. Photo: Mick Curley

Droid's patented chunky layback hack. Photo: Robbo/ASP

"I tried to get a good start, make sure I was on the first set and get the first big score, which I did, but then he just kind of built a house," Lau explained. "He got a lot of waves, stayed busy, and got those two big scores under my priority. He did awesome; he surfed real well the whole event, and he just finished it." Photo: Curley

Conner Coffin showcased some serious railwork during the whole event, which didn't slow down today. Photo: Mick Curley

Freestone's semi against Boukhiam was mind-bending. Head Judge Glen Elliot described like this: "One of the best displays of technical aerial surfing in one heat in ASP history. Jack landed two stalefish grabs, a slob grab and full rotation Kerrupt grab air-reverse. People will be talking about that heat for a long time." Photo: Robbo/ASP; video: Marc Beaty

"It's incredible [to be tied with Parko]; look where he is now, he's on top of the world ranks," Freestone said. "I'm so happy to follow in his footsteps. He's my favorite surfer and us both being from Coolangatta, it's amazing -- and really good for Australia." Photo: Mick Curley