Billabong Pipeline Masters
Billabong Pipe Masters, 2008: At only 16, John John was able to beat out ASP-ranked Chris Ward. The final was pretty uneventful, except for one good Backdoor barrel from Kelly Slater which landed him the win, putting an end to his record breaking year on the World Championship Tour. Photo: ASP.
In 1983, the first Triple Crown was organized to showcase surfers’ abilities at three of the most famed surf spots to date: Pipe, Sunset Beach, and Haleiwa’s Ali’i Beach. In its 39th year, the Triple Crown is destined to showcase some insane battles between the biggest names in professional surfing.
As the Reef Hawaiian Pro kicks off this week, swell is expected to reach a highly anticipated 20-30 feet. After nine events, Mick Fanning holds the World Championship Tour rankings and the lead over Kelly Slater.
Here’s a look through the years at one of the most prestigious events in surfing – the Triple Crown of Surfing. Watch all the live action here.