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Surfing the Banzai Pipeline, North Shore of O’ahu

posted April 10, 2012 by Graham Johnson

Surfing the Banzai Pipeline, North Shore of O'ahu

The waves at the Banzai Pipeline break in shallow water just above a sharp reef, forming hollow waves that surfers can thread.
Photograph by Graham Johnson

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The waves at the Banzai Pipeline break in shallow water just above a sharp reef, forming hollow waves that surfers can thread.<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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The fast-moving rip currents, huge waves and sharp reef make the Pipe one dangerous place. "If in doubt, don't go out".<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Just paddling out to the lineup tests your courage.<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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The average wave at the Banzai Pipeline is 9 feet, but get bigger.<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Wipeouts were intense, but luckily few and far between which was a testament to the surfers out there.<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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The swells drew non-stop action all day<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Dropping In<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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They say there's no such thing as an atheist in the impact zone.<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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I didn't see too many ladies out that day, but the ones that tested the waters held their own<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Almost as many bodyboards as surfboards, and an occasional bodysurfer.<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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The largest waves on the North Shore cause the ground to shake.<br>Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Everybody was Kung-Fu Fighting<br>Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Proper Cutback<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Serious Air<br>Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Hand Drag<br>Photograph by Graham Johnson
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360 Degree Roll<br>Photograph by Graham Johnson
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Hot Dogging<br>Photograph by Graham Johnson
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There were a few surfers just down from the main group paddling into something a lot bigger.<br>Photograph by Graham Johnson
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No Fear<br> Photograph by Graham Johnson
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The best surfer is the one having the most fun.<br>Photograph by Graham Johnson

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Surfing the Banzai Pipeline, North Shore of O’ahu

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