Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii Pipeline Pro 2011 Photos

  • Spencer Skipper
  • Spencer Skipper
  • Day 4 and the final day of the 2011 Pipeline Pro got under way in clean 1-2 meter barreling surf.
  • Jason Finlay
  • The Crowd on the beach grows at the 2011 Pipeline Pro as the Competition narrows down to the Semi Finals.
  • Maylla Venturin :: Maylla Venturin (BRA) finished in 5th place and was a standout throughout the event, showing her commitment and courage with her brave approach to the heavy lips at Backdoor.
  • Timmy Hamilton :: Local knowledge seems to pay off. Timmy Hamilton (HAW) setting up at Backdoor for a 9 point ride, keeping the other competitors in his heat in check.
  • Mark Watts :: Mark Watts (ZAF) managed to keep his momentum through round 4, weaving his way through this Pipeline barrel to advance into round 5.
  • Keahi Parker (HAW), preparing for the challenge ahead.
  • Jared Houston :: Manny Vargas welcomes 2010 Rookie of the Year, Jared Houston (ZAF) into the commentary booth for a heat or two.
  • Eunate Aguirre :: Eunate Aguirre (SPN) with 11.15 points, finished runner-up to Neymara Carvalho(BRA) who managed to clock in a score of 12.65.
  • A competitors view of the contest site.
  • Claudia Ferrari :: Claudia Ferrari (USA) was defeated in her semi-final heat, but managed to scoop into this glassy barrel over the shallow Backdoor reef.
  • Chris Kalima :: Chris Kalima (HAW) was unable to progress, but did managed to find this Backdoor gem, during his wave starved round 4 heat.
  • Brian Wise :: Brian Wise (HAW) was back on form today, power surfing his way throughout round 4 and 5.
  • Brian Wise :: Brian Wise (HAW) was back on form today, power surfing his way throughout round 4 and 5.
  • Day 2 of competition is under way in clean 1-2 meters of swell. A new swell has arrived from the West, shifting the action from Ehukai sandbar to the world renowned Pipeline.
  • Brian Wise :: Originally from California, Brian Wise now represents Hawaii. He remained unbeaten through round 1, 2 and 3 and holds the highest single wave score of the day with an 8.75 point ride.
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