Cloudbreak Video: The Best Swell In 20 Years
"The biggest, most perfect paddle in wave on the planet."—Tube guru David Scard on the recent Cloudbreak super swell. Plus: Check out Ryan Hipwood's mind warping barrel here...
Absolutely Stupid Barrels
Ryan Hipwood and mates get so barreled at Stradbroke Island on the Gold Coast of Australia that it's stupid.
Rhythm Music & Surf Team Video
Cool little video clip with Rhythm team riders Harrison Roach, Neal Purchase Jr., Asher Pacey, and Ryan Hipwood.
Ryan Hipwood Is A Madman
Forgive us for the two big wave clips in a row, but we knew you needed to see this. Ryan Hipwood is completely mad. See the video for the evidence.
Kalani Chapman Wins The Volcom Pipe Pro Wildcard Challenge
It should come as no great surprise that Pipeline standout Kalani Chapman has been granted a wildcard into the upcoming Volcom Pipe Pro. Check out his winning video and a few standout entries from JD Irons, Stephen Koehne, Ryan Hipwood, and Kawai Lindo.
Hippo’s Gnarly New Web Site
The world awaits for Ryan Hipwood's new web site, ryanhipwood.com. It goes live October 30th, so stay tuned.
Carnage Filled Warm Up Session At Teahupo‘o
Three brutal wipeouts and a couple of sweet tube rides provide the canvas for Air Tahiti Nui/Von Zipper Teahupoo trialists to warm up for the event...
Tube Time At Teahupo‘o
With all these early season south swells, Teahupo‘o has been firing lately! Check out Laird Hamilton, Jamie O'Brien, Kalani Chapman, Ryan Hipwood, Raimana, and more scoring prime time barrels at one of the world's most photogenic waves. All photos Zak Noyle.
4 Sick Sequences
Big airs and a sick tube from Dusty Payne, Owen Wright, Alex Gray, and Ryan Hipwood...
Rhythm Launches Back To School/Fall At ASR
Rhythm Launches Back To School/Fall At ASR
Front-Runners For Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards Announced
Two months remain in the yearlong period for the Ninth Annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards and several of Australia’s top riders are in contention for nominations.