Pipeline is a magical place. When it’s giant, the outer reefs get angry and messy and it’s often hard to fathom paddling out in such mayhem. Then the swell backs off a touch, the winds get right, and everything cleans up. It’s almost pure perfection. That doesn’t mean it’s any less dangerous, it’s just more beautiful. Here, an all-star crew enjoys ideal-looking Pipe ahead of the Pipeline Masters.
