Banzai Pipeline

Banzai Pipeline

Banzai Pipeline
North Shore Surfer (more commmonly known as Pipeline or Pipes) is a shoal located in the Kauailoa district in the island of Oahu. 

Pipeline beach was considered one of the best beaches in the world by the Travel Channel (property of Discovery Channel).  Currently Pipeline is the fixed headquarters of one of the tests pertaining to the ASP World Tour.  This is one of the surfing zones with a high fatality rate, due to the immense waves and dangerous reefs.  Numerous photographers and surfers
ZOahu Surfer have deceased in this heavenly place because of these waves.  The last case was in 2005 when the young local surfer of 25 years, Malik Joyeux, died upon being struck violently.

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