Paige Hareb out in second round of Roxy Pro

STRONG SHOWING: Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb.

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Top New Zealand surfer Paige Hareb exited the opening contest of the 2013 world tour early in Queensland today.

The 22-year-old Taranaki goofy-footer lost a tight second round heat against South African rookie Bianca Buitendag in the US$120,000 Roxy Pro.

Buitendag took the heat with a two-wave total of 15.26, compared to Hareb's 12.03.

They surfed the opening heat of the second day, held in inconsistent one-metre waves at Rainbow Bay.

It was a busy heat with both women riding eight waves in the half hour.

Buitendag's key ride came early when she scored an 8.33 with a series of strong backhand moves.

That put pressure on the Kiwi. Hareb responded with three solid rides but couldn't find one to really co-operate and allow her to get the high score needed.

Hareb finishes in 13th place with US$5000 prizemoney.

The second contest is at Margaret River in Western Australia on March 16-24, an event Hareb has previously won.

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