When Pipeline is firing, there’s no stopping Jamie O’Brien from dropping in and showing why he’s one of the best in the world. The guys then attempt some sketchy tandem kayak barrels and step offs at Backdoor and Sunset.
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Tia Blanco (USA) repeats as Women’s Gold Medalist, Leandro Usuna (ARG) wins second Men’s Gold Medal
After eight days of world-class Surfing competition at the 2016 INS ISA World Surfing Games in Playa Jacó, Costa Rica, Team Peru has emerged victorious and earned the Team Gold Medal and coveted Fernando Aguerre World Team Trophy. The Gold Medal was the second for Team Peru in three years, having won the Team Gold Medal at the 2014 ISA World Surfing Games in Peru. Rounding out the Team Medal was Team Portugal with the Silver Medal, Team USA with the Bronze Medal and Team France with the Copper Medal.
El Niño blesses Jaws with some serious swells, so Jamie O’Brien brings the crew over for some shredding and tries to make Poopies drop in on the huge wave. JOB gives him a custom tow board and some tips on using it before pushing him out of the nest.
The world’s best will be dropping into Teahupo’o lefts in less than a month and potential glory – or disaster – awaits them. With only three feet of water between the riders and a razor sharp reef, every fall can have serious consequences. We’ve compiled 9 of the gnarliest, most painful wipeouts from past Billabong Pro Tahiti events in one clip that shows just how devastating a slip at this massive wave can be.