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Owen Wright (Head Injury) DOUBTFUL: 10 December, 2015 – Owen Wright has officially withdrawn from the Pipe Masters and will be replaced by Mason Ho.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 ($10,000 1st place, … Read more
There is no shortage of drama and action heading into this year’s Billabong Pipe Masters. They’ll be naming the Wildcards prior to the event on opening day, there’s roughly 7 million World Title scenarios that can unfold, we’re still stoked over the Pe’ahi Challenge …oh, and someone will be crowned the 2015 Pipe Masters Champion. There’s no need … Read more
Updates (10 December, 2015) Owen Wright’s injury and status are still unknown. The latest suggests it could be water in the lungs – not something of a long-term worry, but would definitely impact his participation in the Pipe Masters. We’ll keep an eye on it at our Injury Hub, but since we didn’t suggest him … Read more
We finally had some Heats! After 8 long lay-days the 2015 Target Maui Pro got underway in exciting fashion. The women of the CT put on a great show through R3, here are some key notes and takeaways… Updated Projections: Conlogue Drops to 3rd Courtney Conlogue is now projected to take 3rd behind Carissa Moore … Read more
Enjoy our Fantasy Research Tools for the Billabong Pipe Masters! Including Conditions AHS and Fantasy Surfer Pts/$ Tables. With plenty of time until December 8th, there’s no excuse for losing! Join our Surf-Stats Clubhouse (Password: fantasy) and try to beat our projections-based Numbers Team for the Pipe Fantasy Championship Title and $10 in Fantasurf.com credits! Don’t forget … Read more