Billabong Pipe Masters 50 Heaviest Moments Of All Time

The Pipe Masters. For five decades strong still instills more fear and excitement than any other event on tour. Situated on center stage of the most famous stretch of coast in the world, the Banzai Pipeline makes and breaks careers, exposes the vulnerable and sets up opportunities for glory unlike any other surf spot. And this year, to celebrate 50 years of the ultimate surfing event, we're counting down the heaviest moments in Pipe Masters history. We assembled a panel of judges who account for six Pipe Masters titles between them. These guys have objectively shown a level of mastery of Pipeline that transcends the ages and competition alike. They are the PhDs of Pipeline: Gerry Lopez, Tom Carroll and Jamie O'Brien.