Peter Mel
The legendary Mel started the hour long final heat off strong with a 9 point ride, and sealed his victory in the final minutes of the competition.
The ASP PRIME O’Neill Cold Water Classic California completed the last four heats of Round 1 today due to a small unexpected south swell which delivered crisp two-to-three foot surf to Steamer Lane.
Local boy and event wildcard David Rutherford smokes a talented field in gaping 8-10 foot barrels at one of the heaviest beachbreaks in the world.
Xcel’s Chilean charger Cristian Merello has won the Quiksilver Ceremonial Big Wave Invitational in 30′ Punta de Lobos, Chile.
The world premiere of The Ultimate Wave Tahiti in 3D IMAX went off Monday night in LA. Featuring Kelly Slater, Raimana Van Bastolaer, and Teahupoo coming straight off the screen at you, the film is a must see. Check out all the pics from the night and our thoughts.
One of the best winters in California keeps cranking along! Starring Dane Reynolds, Julian Wilson, Dusty Payne, Yadin Nicol, Geoff Brack, Bobby Martinez, Josh Hoyer, Peter Mel, Merle and more in yet Another Epic California Photo Gallery.
California's epic Winter of 2009/2010 continues it's stellar form as yet another swell lights up the entire West Coast. All photos were taken this past weekend. Enjoy and go get some for yourself!
What better way to highlight our new full-sized photo galleries than the Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational held at Waimea Bay? Plus: Win an Eddie contest poster signed by 22 of the invitees!
The entire California coastline enjoys an off-season south swell and we've got you covered from San Diego To Santa Cruz!
In this week’s Waimea Weekly Update, Quiksilver team-rider and 2008 Invitee Mark Healey looks at one of the biggest debates today in big wave surfing, paddle-in surfing versus tow-in surfing. Mark Healey gets some perspective from other Invitees including Kelly Slater, Peter Mel, Shane Dorian, Titus Kinimaka and Brock Little.
