The North Shore’s been pumping this winter.
Today’s the first day of the Vans Pipe Masters holding period which ends on December 20th. There’s solid swell in the forecast expected to hit 20 to 25 feet near the end.
Nathan and Mahina Florence are here to analyze who might win and how to bet.
In the caption of his latest vlog, Nathan poses the question:
“Who Will Win the Pipe Masters”
First, he explains:
“Pipe Masters is a special invitational event. This is not the main starting CT event, this is not part of the CT tour. “
He adds:
“We’re going over our picks for who we think has the highest potential to win, and we’re also going over our BET online fix.”
First, the Florences analyze different types of Pipe surfers.
There’s the guys well rounded with experience in Pipeline and CT events like John Florence, Jamie O’Brien, and Seth Moniz.
“They’re not just skilled barrel riders but skilled competitive surfers,” Nathan says.
Then there’s the “outlier picks,” aka, “guys who are good at Pipe.” It’s basically a “who’s who” of local Pipe chargers.
The analysis continues and the couple reveals their picks.
Press play above for more.
Let’s see what viewers had to say:
“Occy coming in hot with the wildcard”
“One of the Florence bros are taking it home this year, maybe Ivan?”
“Eimeo is the most chill in massive Teahooupoo! Sooo confident! So I’m going with Em and Jones if it’s Pumping!”
“Bruno, Benji, Matahi, Craig, Noa, Makana, Eimeo , sorry Nate you’re not paying too well for the risk”
“For some reason I’m thinking Ivan is going to win the event ️ it could be my Pisces ️ intuition. He’s been competing so well out there in the last couple years! It’s my final answer IVAN”
There ya’ have it folks.
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