Backdoor Barrel Fest

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Conditions were a bit troubling when competition began early Monday morning at the Billabong Pipe Masters, but when the wind switched an hour into the day Pipeline's prettier side emerged from the haze. Pretty soon it turned into a full-blown Backdoor barrel riding festival. Not a bad way to end an epic season on the Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Highlights: Backdoor Fires on Finals Day

Michel Bourez takes the Pipe Masters title in impeccable conditions at Backdoor.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Post Show: Finals Day at Billabong Pipe Masters

Michel Bourez takes the win in perfect Backdoor surf and the desk breaks down some remarkable storylines that emerged.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Road to the Final

The WSL desk team deconstructs the incredible paths taken by Kanoa Igarashi and Michel Bourez at Pipeline.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Igarashi Takes Down Slater With Buzzer-Beater Barrel

Kanoa Igarashi's last ditch effort against Kelly Slater earns a huge Semifinal win at the Billabong Pipe Masters.

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