Aritz Aranburu (ESP)
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Hawaiian Water Patrol rescue Aritz Aranburu of Spain (pictured) in enormous surf during the Billabong Pipe Masters on Oahu, Hawaii on Saturday December 13, 2014. Wave sized in excess of five-meters pummeled the North Shore that saw Round 2 of the competition completed. Photo: ASP/Masurel
As day two broke over day two of the Billabong Pipe Masters, it was clear that things were going to happen. Big things. Huge things. Second reef feathered in the distance; Pipeline puking out vast amounts of spit as it tripped over its notoriously shallow reef. Everything felt nervous and excited – the sand vibrated with anticipation. And as per the usual, Pipeline did not disappoint. Need proof? See above.