How I got My Perfect Score at the Pipe Masters!
Super cool film of Koa Smiths day at the Pipe Masters where his childhood dreams of winning don’t quite come true, but he scores a perfect wave that will go down in Pipe history.
Vans Pipe Masters 2024
Finals Day of the #VansPipeMasters was greeted by pumping Pipeline, including moments of insanity and perfection. Men’s Round 3 took the water first in 8 – 12 foot waves. There were massive scores, massive wipeouts, huge shakeups on the leaderboard, and a perfect 30-point ride. Upon completion of the round, the Women’s Final and Men’s Final played out back-to-back to determine who would earn the coveted title of the 2024 Vans Pipe Master. Congratulations to this years champions, Nathan Florence and Erin Brooks!
Breaking News!
The Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational has officially gone Yellow Alert as of earlier today!
The event is potentially set to be run and won on Sunday, December 22nd, Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
The event will be streamed live via Rip Curl’s YouTube channel and at ripcurl.com.
Stay tuned—for updates with the latest event status as we approach Sunday!
Event Info:
The Eddie is committed to running only in the heaviest conditions, with a competition window from December 14 to March 13. For the event to be called on, waves must consistently reach at least 20+ feet (Hawaiian scale), with ideal conditions pushing 30-40 feet. The Eddie has only run 10 times in the last 40 years.
Southern Roads – A Moroccan Surfing Journey
Southern Roads is a surf and adventure film which takes you on a 3 months off-road journey, along the Moroccan coast and into the great deserts of the Sahara. Follow surfer and shaper Paul Duvignau at search for waves and desert landscapes, traveling the Atlantic coast aboard a prepared 4WD, crossing one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of West Africa.
Written and directed by Aurelie Guerin & Paul Duvignau
One Step
Originally from Anglet, France, Clément has been drawn to the challenge of big-wave surfing since his teenage years. This winter, he competed in the Nazaré Tudor Challenge, securing second place in the individual event at just 24 years old—a remarkable achievement that places him among the rising stars of big-wave surfing.
In “One Step,” I followed Clément through his journey, capturing both the intense moments in the water and the behind-the-scenes preparation that led to this accomplishment. The film transcends the sport itself, offering viewers a human adventure defined by passion, resilience, and determination.
The documentary has already been well-received at festivals, winning two awards at the International Surf Film Festival in Anglet, which highlights its strong resonance with audiences and industry professionals alike.
Terra Das Esquerdas | Gabriel Medina | Land of the lefts
Got a strike mission on the cards but haven’t managed to the pull the trigger? The next four and half minutes might just be the nudge you need.
Join Gabriel Medina as he embarks on his own version of the Search and scores at a ridiculously long left-hand point break.
After a mammoth year competing on the Championship Tour and a podium finish at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the 3x World Surfing Champion has well and truly earned his off season. Putting the competition rashie aside, Gabe takes a more playful approach to surfing, embracing new cultures and riding (in his own words) “the best wave I’ve ever surfed”.
Filmed by Lucas Balbino, ‘Terra Das Esquerdas’, or ‘Land of The Lefts’ for the non-Portuguese speakers, is the result of a last-minute decision to jump on a plane to chase a swell.
At its core, this clip captures a feeling that every surfer can relate to; the urge to round up your crew, drop everything, and head out in search of good waves.
Hit play and prepare for some serious surf envy.
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