The concept was simple: 1 wave on a traditional single fin 9+ foot log. Best wave takes top prize, a thousand bucks and an invite to the next Duct Tape Invitational. Just tag #1WV1FN.
The contest was launched via Instagram by a company called Innocnts. And after two months of some of the world’s best longboarders submitting their best waves to be scrutinized by the judging panel, last Friday Innocnts announced the winner: Johnny Pitzer from Maui.
“Waking up to the smell of champagne in my hair today and reality is just starting to kick in,” said Johnny in an Instagram post.”Thank you so much to everyone for your positive vibes and Aloha, I can’t explain how much it means to feel the immense support out there from you all. This is definitely my biggest surfing accomplishment to date, my main goal for longboarding is to surf in the Vans Duct Tape Contest and now that is going to be a reality!”
Congrats on taking the win Johnny. And a congrats to honorable mentions Vince Felix & Alek Rockrise, as well as top groms Patrick O’Connor & Brooke Carlson. Check out the video below for the full recap, or take a scroll through #1WV1FN on Instagram for all of the entries.
