
WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO SURF THE EDDIE WITH 100,000 PEOPLE ON THE BEACH, BIGGEST WAIMEA BAY EVER (60FT)
The Eddie Aikau big wave invitational 2023 was crazy! Not only was it the biggest Waimea Bay we have ever seen with nonstop closeouts across the whole bay but the chaos on the beach was crazy! there was about 100,000…

The Inspiring Journey Of Kaulana Apo & How Late Would You Surf Pipeline After Dark?
In this excerpt from Episode 4 of The Pick-Up, presented by Vans, the 2022 Vans Pipe Masters local star Kaulana Apo gets honest with us on the path he’s walked, the experiences that have led him to where he is…

The Magic Cure For Morning Sickness with Dr. Cliff Kapono & Noa Deane Rides A ’70s Single Fin
Everybody knows the waves in Hawaii are better once the sun comes up, but not everyone can explain why. Good thing we have Dr. Cliff Kapono and The MEGA Lab. Cliff gives us a bit of scientific and anecdotal evidence…

Climbing The Ranks Of Pipeline With Legend and Mananalu Chandler
Remember that kid who serendipitously rode the Andy Irons rising sun board in Episode 1 of The Pick-Up? Well, turns out he and his brother have already been drawing comparisons to the Irons Bros in the Pipe lineup. Are you…

Kelly Slater Bails On Obama To Surf, Nate Florence Talks Sea Monsters, And Cortes Bank Strikes Again
We’re back again with The Pick-Up, presented by Vans. In this excerpt from Episode 4, Nathan Florence joins Dylan Graves and Cori Stephens on set to talk 60-foot waves, the best Backdoor Shootout ever, Kelly Slater mind-gaming former president Barack…

HOW WE SURVIVE SURFING 50FT WAIMEA BAY, BIGGEST SWELL OF THE SEASON!
The waves get massive here in Hawaii with what is for sure the biggest swell this season. A lot of people went to Jaws but I decided to stay here and surf Waimea bay with @JJF and @eliolson6346 In this…

Testing The John John Florence “One Board, All Waves” Theory With Kuio Young
In this excerpt from Episode 3 of The Pick-Up, presented by Vans, we field test the “one board, all waves” theory. Last year, Jon Pyzel told us that John Florence rides the same boards at all three Vans Triple Crown…

THE DIFFICULTIES OF SURFING 3RD REEF PIPE (FULL PADDLE OUT)
Paddling out to 3rd reef Pipeline is no easy task… Or is it? Its crazy how misleading and challenging this wave can be. Luckily after making it out a I was able to find some really fun waves but unfortunately…

BEST BARRELING WAVE IN THE WORLD! SURFING WITH WORLD CHAMPIONS!
The best air wave in the world! Haha I’m just joking you guys its Pipeline! The best barreling wave in the world! Anyway enough jokes, Here we go again Pipe and Backdoor turn on for a couple days straight! Me…