Pipeline Masters .. How it Started and Where We Are Today

 

The Pipeline Masters has long history that continues to push the limits of surfing. Check out these videos to learn more about how Pipeline got its name and how this prestigious event got started and more. Plus check out the last few days of highlights from the Pipe Masters 2022! Let's get to it:

Pipeline Masters (FULL 2006 documentary)

Ridgecrest Killaz

Pipeline Masters is the remarkable story of the groundbreaking surfing competition that has, since its inception in 1971, defined extreme. Held in the fearsome tubes of Hawaii's Banzai Pipeline, the Masters stands alone as the sport's most popular, prestigious competitive event. Because for over 35 years there has been only one surf contest where the winner earns more than money, more than fame or ratings point, but rather the surfing world's most coveted title: Pipeline Master. There's Gerry's Era, and Gerry's Army, the Free Ride Generation and the birth of backside tube riding, Simon Anderson's spectacular three-fin Thruster debut. There's Michael Ho's broken wrist wonder, Tom Carroll and The Snap, Sunny Garcia's Three Knockdowns. There's the Rise and Rise of Kelly Slater and the Frontdoor/Backdoor domination of the Irons Bros. Year after year of outrageous rides, bone-crushing wipeouts, nail-biting competition and the sort of drama that can only come when you pit the very best against the very worst: some of the most deadly, hairy, out-of-control waves ever seen. Pipeline Masters captures it all: the history, the action, the legends and lore-the soul-of the greatest surfing event ever.

Vans Pipe Masters: Day 1 Highlights | Surf | VANS

Vans

Vans, the original action sports brand and icon of creative exploration, is proud to present the Vans Pipe Masters event, December 8-20, 2022, on the North Shore of Oahu. The reimagined Vans Pipe Masters marks a new chapter for the iconic wave and contest. Day 1 of competition showcased Round 1 of Mens!

Vans Pipe Masters: Day 2 Highlights | Surf | VANS

Vans

Vans, the original action sports brand and icon of creative exploration, is proud to present the Vans Pipe Masters event, December 8-20, 2022, on the North Shore of Oahu. The reimagined Vans Pipe Masters marks a new chapter for the iconic wave and contest. Day 2 of competition showcased Round 2 of Mens and Round 1 of Womens!

Vans Pipe Masters: Day 3 Highlights | Surf | VANS

Vans

Vans, the original action sports brand and icon of creative exploration, is proud to present the Vans Pipe Masters event, December 8-20, 2022, on the North Shore of Oahu. The reimagined Vans Pipe Masters marks a new chapter for the iconic wave and contest. Day 3, was the final day of competition which showcased Round 2, H1-5 of Womens and the finals of Mens and Womens!