Heat Check Contest
Tahiti Pro
A reef-pass contest where equipment, courage, and tide reading converge faster than the scoreboard can explain.
Classic Heats
Medina vs Slater At Teahupo’o
A replay page built around why the heat still matters: lineup knowledge, nerve, and the board trust that makes late decisions possible.
Why this heat lasts
The heat matters because it captures Teahupo'o's full exam: pace, nerve, knowledge of the reef, and the willingness to trust a board under the lip. That combination does not age out.
Keep reading
More to read
More surf, more context, and a few good places to stay on the same idea.
Break Notes Break guide
Teahupoo
Teahupoo rewards certain habits and punishes others. The trick is knowing what the wave asks before the section asks it for you.
Quiver Lab Gear guide
Step-Up Board Guide
A proper step-up is not just a longer shortboard. It is a trust tool for speed, confidence, and hold when the wave starts removing options.