Classic Gerry Lopez & Co

Classic Gerry Lopez & Co

All time Pipeline sessions from the classic 1978 North Shore season featuring Gerry Lopez. Also putting in solid performances were Rory Russell, Jackie Dunn, Shaun Tomson, Rabbit Bartholomew, Jeff Crawford, Owl Chapman and more.

Gerry Lopez is widely known as the most graceful tube-rider in the history of pro surfing. Watching Lopez is to witness his pure reverence for the wave – his fluid acceptance of its shape, speed and thrust. Through him, you could actually see the movement of the wave more clearly.  He didn’t try to dominate the wave.  He allowed the wave to ride through him. 

Hooded Up

Hooded Up

Volume 5 of our “The Shire mixtapes” surf videos that showcase our #localsurfscene​. Just your local surfer having the best time out there.

Covid Collage

Covid Collage

Who would have thought that the sounds of Janet Jackson resinating through this edit would actually work. Lee Wilson has Bali dialled, click in here and enjoy the ride.

Tropical Bloom

Tropical Bloom

Yeah I totally thought that when he landed that air in the flats it was game over, but nooooo, pop, there he was. Punt, pull-in and rotate with Gatien Delahaye.

Bali Barrels

Bali Barrels

Bali is known for its long, winding lefts rather than thick lipped slabs. But this chunk of reef sculpted some serious kegs  – and there were more than enough chargers ready to throw themselves over the ledge and into the best barrels we’ve seen in quite a while.

There were plenty of broken boards and a couple of injuries, which isn’t exactly shocking. It’s a heavy looking wave from start to finish, the inside section particularly sketchy.

Nias Bombs

Nias Bombs

The first swell of 2021 has arrived in Nias, no crowd, clean waves and low tide in the morning and evening made this day the perfect kick off for the season 2021.