How Long Does It Take To Be Able To Surf Pipeline Hawaii?

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 at 11:41 am

It’s not how long but how well. The drop at Pipe is steep and takes some serious bigger wave practice. It also takes a certain mental confidence for you to commit on a wave there, plus you need to be able to paddle like crazy. I would say I haven’t seen anyone in the water (at least during the winter) with less then maybe 7 years of serious experience. About a month or so back I went out on a west swell day when the long right broke. Even then, the surfers in the water were well experienced. I think when you feel you can handle it and not get killed, go out. After your first wave (or wipeout) you will know the score.

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3 Responses to “How Long Does It Take To Be Able To Surf Pipeline Hawaii?”

  1. The HB Snake Says:
    June 9th, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    3 hard years
    sorces dw

  2. mark W Says:
    June 9th, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Eh!? Didn’t I see you on da radio Brah? I might know some of you guys. My dad (HFD), started us at Ali’i beach when we waz four or so. I was a regular at Lani’s by thirteen. Dog Shits and Off the Walls….let the good times roll! You’re making me home sick. Pipeline can be like taking a knife to a gunfight. Next time you go Steamers tell Keoki and Mike that Meem’s sends her aloha.

  3. Tami Says:
    June 10th, 2009 at 1:15 am

    prob at least 5 years full on surfing and even then you’ve got to be able to get a wave off the locals