Kelly Slater – IN We’ve said it since J-Bay; Pipe is where we’ll likely see him return. Some called for an 11th-hour entry at Portugal, but they were wrong. Pipe is the biggest stage in surfing, and Kelly loves a spectacle. Will the come-back event prove a successful one? That’s between him and the fates, … Read more
We have a great final ‘notes from the line-up’ interview this year, with Meo Pro finalist, Santa Barbara native, rail surfing connoisseur, 2016 ROTY hopeful and Jordy Smith’s new best friend, Conner Coffin. Conner has taken time out of his Hawaiian winter to talk tour life and fantasy surfing over the past few weeks. Some … Read more
Here is the draw & updated wildcard/injury replacement info for the Billabong Pipe Masters 2016 (8th – 20th December) INJURIES Owen Wright and Mick Fanning will again be OUT. Bede Durbidge – IN Bede will make his first WCT appearance in 2016 at Pipe. He competed in both Haliewa and Sunset, and while he only made one heat, he seems … Read more
Maybe it’s a recalibration now that Pipe means nothing for the 2016 title chase. Maybe I’ve been sadistically revelling in the cruel twists and turns of the qualification dance, with failure threatening tour surfers like the shears of Atropos. Maybe it’s just been the appeal of quality of surfing in good waves. Whatever the cause, … Read more
This data uses the 2014/2015/2016 results and gives a slight weighting to 2016 form within the projections. Many of the less experienced surfers (less reliable data) have skewed projections due to their averages being heavily influenced by this season’s results and having no previous experience at this event. Italo, Wiggolly and Asing have only one … Read more
Matchup Odds and Updated Event Win Odds following R5H3 [s2If !is_user_logged_in()] Welcome to Surf-Stats Gold – Freemium Beta. We’ve developed a groundbreaking simulation program for WSL events that will give you an edge. For the Billabong Pipe Masters this year, it’s free to our current members! So sign up or login – no credit card or payment necessary! [/s2If][s2If … Read more
Update: 13 December Live Projection for the Pipe Masters following R2: As the drama is defers, it compounds; this anticipation can’t be good for my heart. There’s no shortage of potential discussion following the 2015 Pipe Masters’ Act II, a Round that taught every CT invasive a lesson in elimination. Jamie O’Brien and Mason Ho avoided this massacre following their R1 Heat wins … Read more
Owen Wright (Head Injury) DOUBTFUL: 10 December, 2015 – Owen Wright has officially withdrawn from the Pipe Masters and will be replaced by Mason Ho. Details are still forthcoming in regards to his injury. 9 December, 2015 – Owen Wright sustained some form of head injury during a freesurf today near Pipeline, Oahu. After taking multiple waves … Read more
More than a few of you have asked for details regarding the Pipe Invitational (AKA Pipe Masters Trials). Here are some quick facts to help you understand how it works and why they won’t be able to run the Masters on the same day. Pipe Invitational Quick Facts $100,000 total prize purse ($10,000 1st place, … Read more
There is no shortage of drama and action heading into this year’s Billabong Pipe Masters. They’ll be naming the Wildcards prior to the event on opening day, there’s roughly 7 million World Title scenarios that can unfold, we’re still stoked over the Pe’ahi Challenge …oh, and someone will be crowned the 2015 Pipe Masters Champion. There’s no need … Read more