Pipeline Masters is the remarkable story of the groundbreaking surfing competition that has, since its inception in 1971, defined extreme. Held in the fearsome tubes of Hawaiis Banzai Pipeline, the Masters stands alone as the sports most popular, prestigious competitive event. Because for over 35 years there has been only one surf contest where the winner earns more than money, more than fame or ratings point, but rather the surfing worlds most coveted title: Pipeline Master. Theres Gerrys Era, and Gerrys Army, the Free Ride Generation and the birth of backside tube riding, Simon Andersons spectacular three-fin Thruster debut. Theres Michael Hos broken wrist wonder, Tom Carroll and The Snap, Sunny Garcias Three Knockdowns. Theres the Rise and Rise of Kelly Slater and the Frontdoor/Backdoor domination of the Irons Bros. Year after year of outrageous rides, bone-crushing wipeouts, nail-biting competition and the sort of drama that can only come when you pit the very best against the very worst: some of the most deadly, hairy, out-of-control waves ever seen. Pipeline Masters captures it all: the history, the action, the legends and lorethe soulof the greatest surfing event ever.