North Shore
"Surfing's audience is passionate, active and adventurous, and, if they cannot watch in person, they're finding Vans Triple Crown of Surfing events on their computers and mobile devices," says Vans Vice President of Marketing, Doug Palladini.
As if to thank the locals for putting up with the crowds, trash, and traffic created by the annual influx of visitors, the Banzai Pipeline fires as the tourists leave.
Madness and hilarity ensue as Chris Coté prowls the North Shore of Oahu bike path during the Pipe Masters. Part 2 of 2.
A gathering of surf stars past and present on the North Shore of Oahu...
For the next two weeks we'll be giving you blow-by-blow updates from the North Shore of Oahu. It'll be just like you're there minus the cracks!
Madness ensues as Chris Coté prowls the bike path during the final day of the 2011 Pipe Masters. Part 1 of 2.
Normally a drop in the swell means a drop in the action. Not today...
One of the biggest days of competition ever seen at the famed Banzai Pipeline sees broken dreams, broken boards, broken bodies, and balls out surfing from the worlds best in fifteen-foot surf.
With Pipeline, Backdoor, and Off The Wall going off in the background, Taj Burrow unveils his North Shore blades.
Amidst a day of incredible surfing in massive conditions at Sunset Beach, Dane Reynolds reminds the world that he is the most exciting surfer in the world to watch live.
The Vans World Cup of Surfing in on in macking conditions at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu! Watch it LIVE all day, work can wait...
A slight drop in the swell allows for big turns and a few barrels on day two of the Vans World Cup Of Surfing at Sunset Beach. Photo and video of all the action here
While the rest of the world gorged on turkey and stuffing, those on the North Shore had a feast of their own in the form of fun-sized surf on the "Seven Mile Miracle."
With no surf in sight, the Bud Light team hosts a raucous, animal-themed costume party at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu.
The reigning ASP World Junior Champion soaks up some words of wisdom from Sunny Garcia and leads the field on day 1 of the Reef Hawaiian Pro... but the bathing beauties from NYC steal the show!
