NorthPeak Photographer
Sometimes the deepest angle is just the hardest angle, not the smartest one. If a surfer is already late and still makes it, it looks dramatic, but the better read can be the one who was in trim earlier.
Tour Talk
Are We Overvaluing Deep Takeoff Angle At Pipe?
A discussion about whether fans and commentators sometimes mistake late positioning for better surfing at Pipeline.
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Thread
ClipRoom Contest Nerd
This is why the entry-line breakdown is useful. It slows the whole idea down.
Keep reading
More to read
More surf, more context, and a few good places to stay on the same idea.
Watch Page Video note
The Pipeline Entry Line, Explained
A short breakdown of why one small shift in position changes whether a Pipeline takeoff looks committed or simply late.
Heat Check Contest
Pipeline Pro
A contest for the wave that exposes positioning, commitment, and the cost of one indecisive beat.