Nike Lowers Pro -- Day 1

LOWER TRESTLES, San Clemente, California (Tuesday, May 1, 2012) -- The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) PRIME Nike Lowers Pro kicked off in clean three-to-four foot (1 metre) waves at Lower Trestles and saw shock Round 1 eliminations unfold alongside standout performances from several of the event's top seeds.

The ASP PRIME Nike Lowers Pro attracts several elite ASP World Championship Tour surfers and the finest up-and-coming pedigree to Lowers' flawless surf. Competitors search for the crucial points up for grabs towards their ASP World Ranking and the event consistently provides the perfect platform for a high-performance showdown.