However, January 2017 was super unusual, the first 10 or so days of the new year were 3ft. Rocky Point was getting a serious work-over and then, all of a sudden, by mid month Pipe went ballistic.
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The Backdoor shootout ran in perfect conditions mid month, and then on January 19 everything came together for the day of the season.

 

Watch the clip, there’s literally 10 or so waves at the Pipeline that were legit “wave of the season” entrants!

 

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The world’s best surfers and underground chargers took to Pipeline. World Champ John John Florence, Josh Kerr, Koa Rothman, Mason Ho and many more Pipeline legends were on hand to score what could possibly be the day of the season. Just check out our photo gallery!

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jjf-locked-into-another-pipe-tubeJJF locked into another pipe tube
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lucas-godfrey-on-a-backdoor-rocketLucas Godfrey on a backdoor rocket
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the-world-champion-john-john-florenceThe World Champion John John Florence

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russell-bierke-inside-of-a-pipeline-slabRussell Bierke inside of a Pipeline slab

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north-shore-sunsetNorth Shore Sunset

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mason-ho-going-deep-at-pipelineMason Ho going deep at Pipeline

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mason-ho-going-casual-at-pipelineMason Ho going casual at Pipeline

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lucas-godfrey-backdoor-nuggetLucas Godfrey on a Backdoor rocket

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john-john-right-at-homeJohn John right at home

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job-locking-inJOB locking in

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air-drops-into-shallow-water-are-never-funAir drops into shallow water are never fun

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afternoon-snack-time-in-hawaiiAfternoon snack time in Hawaii

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afternoon-backdoor-from-the-skyAfternoon Backdoor from the sky

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a-surfers-paradiseA Surfers paradise

 

Written by:
Andy Potts

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