Showing posts with label Michael Ho. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Ho. Show all posts

Monday, December 19, 2022

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 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, 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, 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, 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!


Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Coco Ho - Documentary (& More)

Coco Ho – Indo waving
Image source: JR Kenworthy

Coco Ho is very smooth surfer that has a flare for style both in and out of the water. Check this out: 

XO Coco Ho Documentary - A Look at The Famous Surfer's Career

Learn more: http://vol.cm/cocohostory Dive into the colorful story of female surfer Coco Ho from Oahu’s North Shore and learn how she got started surfing, her rich surfing family history, ups and downs on the Championship Tour, and everything in between. Including exclusive interviews with brother, Mason Ho, father, Michael Ho, and world champion surfers John John Florence and Stephanie Gilmore.


MY FIVE FAVORITE MAYHEMS by COCO HO

During quarantine at home on the North Shore of Oahu, I went into the board room and chose my five favorite mayhem's by ...Lost surfboards. I got to put my attention into old and new boards, different and fun ones. Disclaimer: yeah, its true, I dont really like riding "big weird fishes"..............and I actually weigh 123lbs*. Filmed by: Rory Pringle and Thor Larson. Edited by: Russel Chai Board dimensions: Driver 2.0 56.5 x 18.18 x 2.17 x 23.25 liters Rocket 5'3 x 18.18 x 2.21 x 23.0 liters Uber Driver 5’5.5 x 18.18 x 2.17 x 23.0 liters 4 fin 5’6.5 x 18.18 x 2.17 x 23.16 liters Jbay 5’6.5 x 18.18 x 2.17 x 23.20