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\nLive on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurl.com<\/p>\n
[i]Friday 2 December, 2005
\nPipeline, Ehukai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii<\/p>\n
RIP CURL PRO PIPELINE MASTERS
\n(8-20 December)<\/p>\n
EVENT #11 ON THE FOSTER’S ASSOCIATION OF SURFING PROFESSIONALS (ASP) MEN’S WORLD TOUR<\/p>\n
\nLive on www.aspworldtour.com and www.ripcurl.com<\/p>\n
Steeped in tradition, the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters event has played host to many incredible battles. Many have been man against man, but most significantly the best have been man against ocean. <\/p>\n
In its 35th anniversary year all and sundry are expecting the event to be the ultimate climax to a dramatic Foster\u0092s ASP Men\u0092s World Tour season and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing \u0096 especially since the pressure cooker chase for the coveted world crown has already been won by Kelly Slater (USA).
\n[\/i]Expect the likes of defending champ Jamie O\u0092Brien (HAW) plus former winner Bruce Irons (HAW) to be standouts. Plus be prepared for Andy Irons (HAW) to come out all guns blazing as he seeks revenge on Slater for upsetting his 2005 world title campaign. <\/p>\n
Also expect world numbers three and four, Australians Phil MacDonald and Mick Fanning, to put on a solid showing in an attempt to salvage some lost ground on the front finishers in order to put themselves in better \u0093grid\u0094 positions for 2006. <\/p>\n
In fact, there\u0092s a host of the elite tour\u0092s best plus a swag of local wildcards who are guaranteed to put on fantastic displays, but the most anticipated show will hopefully come from Pipeline the wave. If it serves up the majestic lines that have made it one of the most famous surfing locations on the planet, viewers will be treated to some of if not the best surfing of the year.<\/p>\n
Before we embark on the finale of the year, the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters, it\u0092s important to look at the history and the stories which have lead to the event being dubbed \u0093the greatest show on Earth\u0094. <\/p>\n
Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters Brief History<\/p>\n
\u0095 The initial Pipeline event was founded by 1968 world champion Fred Hemmings in 1977. It was then named the \u0093Hawaiian Masters\u0094. <\/p>\n
\u0095 It was designed for TV with only six surfers being invited. And when only 50 spectators were on the beach to watch the ABC buzzed in 100 people create the illusion that there was a festive environment for the awards.<\/p>\n
\u0095 The original judging criteria consisted of: \u0093\u0085 the win will go to the surfer who can ride the deepest in the tube for the longest period of time, reappear and then complete the wave without falling off his surfboard.\u0094 This is still the basis for getting big scores at Pipeline today. <\/p>\n
\u0095 Jeff Hakman (HAW) took the first prize of $US500 and became the first Pipeline Master.<\/p>\n
\u0095 Gerry Lopez wins the second event in 1972 and with incredible waves prompting a stunning performance from Lopez, broadcaster Jim McKay from the ABC wipes tears from his eyes on air. Lopez goes on to win again in 1973 then announces his retirement to the stunned media.<\/p>\n
\u0095 Only two US east coasters have won the event. Jeff Crawford in 1974 and of course Kelly Slater. Slater has won in 1992, 1994,1995,1996 and 1999.<\/p>\n
\u0095 After Hawaiian Rory Russell scores back to back wins in 1976 and 1977 a brash Larry Blair becomes the first Aussie to win. He goes back to back in 1978 and 1979. <\/p>\n
\u0095 Mark Richards wins in 1980 while three-finned Thruster inventor Simon Anderson wins in 1981. <\/p>\n
\u0095 In 1982 Hawaiian Michael Ho, complete with a cast on a broken arm, slides down the face of some monster swells and wins. He returns to make a final again in 1997 at age 40. He was defeated there by fellow Hawaiian Johnny Boy Gomes. Ho\u0092s younger brother Derek would also claim titles in 1986 and again in 1993. <\/p>\n
\u0095 In 1985 19-year-old whiz kid Mark Occhilupo claims victory in wild conditions. \u0093Occy\u0094 is still one of the most popular members competing on the tour. He is now aged 39. <\/p>\n
\u0095 1991 and Tom Carroll receives devastating news concerning the passing of a family member. He paddles out in the finals and attacks the wave with pure aggro. He completes what is known as \u0093the snap that was heard around the world\u0094. A huge gouge in the pocket of a beast of a wave \u0096 a manoeuvre very few have the courage to attempt. Carroll had won previously in 1987 and in 1990. <\/p>\n
\u0095 Jake Paterson (AUS) and Rob Machado (USA) pigeonhole wins in 1998 and 2000 respectively in between Slater\u0092s rampage of victories. Machado\u0092s victory, particularly was a masterful display in pristine Pipeline conditions.<\/p>\n
\u0095 2001 and younger brother Bruce begins three years of Irons Brothers domination of Pipe. Andy wins in 2002 and 2003. The \u009203 victory will be remembered particularly because of the showdown for the world title race where Andy Irons came from behind in the ratings to win Pipe and the world title in front of a shattered Slater. <\/p>\n
\u0095 2004, wildcard Jamie O\u0092Brien whips the field of better known elite tier tourers and claims victory in front of a ranting home crowd. <\/p>\n
Pipeline Event Champions Year by Year<\/p>\n
Year\t\tChampion\t\t\t\t\tHome Country
\n2003 Andy Irons Hawaii
\n2002\tAndy Irons\tHawaii
\n2001\tBruce Irons\tHawaii
\n2000\tRob Machado\tCalifornia
\n1999\tKelly Slater\tFlorida
\n1998\tJake Paterson\tAustralia
\n1997\tJohn Gomes\tHawaii
\n1996\tKelly Slater\tFlorida
\n1995\tKelly Slater\tFlorida
\n1994\tKelly Slater\tFlorida
\n1993\tDerek Ho\tHawaii
\n1992\tKelly Slater\tFlorida
\n1991\tTom Carroll\tAustralia
\n1990\tTom Carroll\tAustralia
\n1989\tGary Elkerton\tAustralia
\n1988\tRobby Page\tAustralia
\n1987\tTom Carroll\tAustralia
\n1986\tDerek Ho\tHawaii
\n1985\tMark Occhilupo\tAustralia
\n1984\tJoey Buran\tUSA
\n1983\tDane Kealoha\tHawaii
\n1982\tMichael Ho\tHawaii
\n1981\tSimon Anderson\tAustralia
\n1980\tMark Richards\tAustralia
\n1979\tLarry Blair\tAustralia
\n1978\tLarry Blair\tAustralia
\n1977\tRory Russel\tHawaii
\n1976\tRory Russel\tHawaii
\n1975\tShaun Tomson\tSouth Africa
\n1974\tJeff Crawford\tUSA
\n1973\tGerry Lopez\tHawaii
\n1972\tGerry Lopez\tHawaii
\n1971\tJeff Hakman\tHawaii<\/p>\n
Rip Curl and ASP will be hosting a live webcast of the entire event. Stay tuned to www.ripcurl.com and www.aspworldtour.com for all the details.<\/p>\n
For further information about the Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing go to www.triplecrownofsurfing.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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