Nike Lowers Pro: Filipe Toledo

Lovable veterans, an East Coast surge and the evolution of the next generation. Day 2 of the 2012 revealed a multitude of story lines. These are the moments.

Opening day of the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro pumped with a solid four to six-foot south swell and pristine conditions from the first heat of the day to the last. There were breakout wins, big upsets, and plenty of MVP-worthy performances. Here's the highlights. www.nikelowerspro.com

When it comes to competing at Lowers a magic board can make or break a performance. And while the surfer may get the glory, it's the diligence of the shaper that's responsible for what really happens under foot. See it all happen on May 1-5 at nikelowerspro.com.

On May 1st the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro arrives in Southern California. 96 of the world's best surfers will gather on the famed cobblestones, all in pursuit of critical ASP ratings points, glory and the opportunity to create their own legacy.

The surfers at the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro will be redefining the meaning of progression, as they take center stage at Lower Trestles attacking one of the most high-performance waves in the world. During this time you the viewer will have the chance to choose the MVP, which will reward the surfer who pushes the boundaries of the sport by completing the most radical maneuver. To qualify for an MVP nomination, any single turn, air, or barrel must be performed on a critical part of the wave and dis...

Forged for Lowers. The shaper creates the craft, the goldsmith creates the prize, and the surfer the legacy. It all comes together May 1 at the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro. Tune in live May 1-5 at nikelowerspro.com.

In one of the most important and biggest surf events of the year, the Brazilians were on fire to face the North-American waves, showing everyone that the new generation of 6.0 surfers from Brasil have all it takes to compete with the best in the world. We followed our newest surfer in the 6.0 crew at the Nike US Open of Surfing 2011, Filipe Toledo, who won the Pro Junior category, at the age of 16. Join us with Filipe on his wild week in California. Side by side with Alejo Muniz, Pedro...

Miguel Pupo's victory last year at the Nike Lowers Pro announced the arrival of Brazil's next generation. Alejo Muniz, Gabriel Medina and Filipe Toledo followed suite with other ASP successes in 2011. This year at the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro, a bit older, a bit wiser, and even more explosive, the Brazilians are back. Music: Seabright - "Earmark"