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An unknown surfer at Pipe

After a prolonged hiatus, the WSL men’s and women’s tours are stretching on the beach in preparation for a re-launch. In any regular season, the Billabong Pipe Masters and Roxy Maui Pro would serve as the championship crescendos. They represent the jewels in the WSL’s world title crowns where, when the conditions and ratings combine, … Read more

Preview: Meo Rip Curl Pro

Julian Wilson threading a Supertubos barrel

While Pipe may be the ‘Superbowl of surfing’, Portugal certainly punches above its weight when it comes to world title speculation. Throw in the race for Olympic qualifications and a decent forecast, and we have plenty to get psyched about for Portugal. Medina, Seabass, Filipe, and Jordy et al. may have ensured that most fantasy … Read more

The Other Guys – Cutoff Scenarios

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