“Forgiving Pipeline” dives into the background story of a young female surf photographer, Amber Mozo. North Shore legend Jon Mozo died while shooting Pipeline, the mecca of all waves, in 2005. Since then, Amber has taken up her father’s craft, becoming an accomplished photographer in her own right.
Josh Moniz has taken out the 2018 Volcom Pipe Pro, at Banzai Pipeline, on the North Shore of Oahu. The first Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 contest of the 2018 season got underway in perfect 10-foot Pipeline. The Hawaiian defeated Jamie O’Brien, Weslley Dantas, and Cam Richards, and raised the warrior helmet in glorious and perfect […]
Koa Rothman has taken out the 2017 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, in Pipeline, Hawaii. It might be one of the most low-key surf contests in the world, but its participants are no strangers to Banzai Pipeline. The rashguard-free, invite-only event once again had a stellar roster of local tube riders. The 2017 edition of the […]
Kaimana Henry has taken out the 2016 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, held at Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii. The 20th-anniversary edition was held in memory of Duke Kahanamoku and, once again, challenged the traditional conventions of competitive surfing with a non-elimination format, no colored jerseys, and a 12-point judging scale. The three-day contest got underway in solid […]
Bede Durbidge has fractured his pelvis after suffering a horrific wipeout at Banzai Pipeline, in Hawaii. The Australian surfer was competing in his Round 3 heat against Keanu Asing, when he took off on a bomb, went over the falls, and hit the shallow reef below. Durbidge was immediately rescued from the water by the […]
Jamie O’Brien, Pierre-Louis Costes and Mark Cunningham have conquered the Pipeline Warriors 2015, at the Banzai Pipeline, on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Da Hui and the Waterman League invited some of the best Pipeline wave specialists to compete in the inaugural edition of this surfing, bodyboarding and bodysurfing event, which included Perfect-10 performances. […]
Leonardo Fioravanti has broken his back after a horrendous wipeout at Banzai Pipeline. The Italian powerhouse paddled for a big wave during his Volcom Pipe Pro heat and went over the falls. After being rescued by the water patrol, Leo was rushed to the Wahiawa Hospital for a check-up where a back injury was confirmed. […]
Bruce Irons wants to win the 2015 Volcom Pipe Pro, at Banzai Pipeline. The Hawaiian dominated the first round of competition held in 10-to-15 foot barrels. Irons, 35, competed in a special 40-minute wildcard heat against Gavin Beschen, Alex Gray, Kawai Lindo, JD Irons, Kaimana Henry, Derek Ho and Makua Rothman. With a near-perfect 9-point […]