A giant swell is forecasted to produce wave faces up to 18 feet
The final day of the 2013 Billabong Pipeline Masters in Memory of Andy Irons is shaping up to be one of the best days ever for professional surfing. A swell with wave faces up to 18 feet is predicted to hit the North Shore of Oahu late Friday night and peak Saturday morning. Light offshore winds are also predicted, meaning giant tubes will be on offer to the remaining surfers.
Along with the epic conditions, there’s the ASP world title battle between … More
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Kelly Slater’s ASP world title hopes are in the hands of one of his oldest mates on tour, CJ Hobgood. If Hobgood beats Mick Fanning in their upcoming Round 5 clash of the Billabong Pipeline Masters, he denies Fanning his chance to win his third world title, and Slater has the green light to win his 12th crown if he goes on to win the event. With a 12-foot swell on the horizon for Saturday morning, the hard charging Hobgood is licking his chops and getting ready for battle. Here’s what he had to say before the big match-up.
With swell looking solid for Saturday, how do you feel about your chances in your Round 5 heat against Mick Fanning? … More
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“Bielmann: Straight Up the Man” is a short film that profiles world-renowned surf photographer Brian Bielmann.
If a photo is worth 1000 words, what’s 30 years of photos worth? Hmmmmm? Find out and tag along with Sanuk as they follow Brian through his home turf on the North Shore. Cruise at the Pipeline Masters, thumb through endless stacks of vinyl records, and savor the incredible stories behind the iconic photographs that he’s documented over his 30+ year career…
Starring: Brian Bielmann, Chris Cote, Alek Parker, Aaron Checkwood, Clark Little, Nathan Fletcher, Herbie Fletcher, Kai “Borg” Garcia, and Matt Meola.
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