…Lost rider Chris Ward has been awarded a wildcard slot into the 2011 Pipe Masters. Chris earned his slot into the comp by making the final of the recent Volcom Pipe Pro WQS held at perfect Pipe/Backdoor in January.

Apparently Wardo and his girlfriend headed out of Morro Bay in a 13-foot Sea Pro skiff to post up at an outer break to surf on February 13th. Later in the day two boats, including a Coast Guard cutter, had flipped trying to make it back in...

Pipeline, Backdoor, and Off The Wall fire before, during, and after the Volcom Pipeline Pro. Heavy shredding by John John, Bruce, JOB, Freddy P, Sion Milosky and more!

Name: Chris Ward Stance: Regular Hometown: San Clemente, California, USA D.O.B.: December 11, 1978 (age: 30) Height: 6’0” Weight: 175 lbs. Sponsors: …Lost surfboards and clothing, Creatures of Leisure accessories, Psycho Ward, and Santa Monica Airlines. Fun Fact: Chris Ward was born in Texas and lived there until the age of seven. Portrait: Bielmann/SPL Action: [...]