Nic von Rupp vs. Kai Lenny vs. Naxto Gonzalez vs. Francisco Porcella vs. Cristian Merello vs. Makuakai Rothman
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2018 Ride of the Year Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Video by Tony Heff.
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Nic von Rupp vs. Kai Lenny vs. Naxto Gonzalez vs. Francisco Porcella vs. Cristian Merello vs. Makuakai Rothman
2018 Ride of the Year Entry: Makua Rothman at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 14, 2018. Video by Tony Heff.
The Finals of the Pe'ahi Challenge was a battle between six of the world's best big-wave chargers.
The former BWT Champ earned a 6.43 in the Pe'ahi Final to finish in third place.
Makuakai Rothman earns a 5.60 to open the Final at the Pe'ahi Challenge.