Until Johnson won the event in 1999 he was known only among the closely tied North Shore surfing community, but his breakthrough performance at the Eddie launched him into the big wave surfing arena, earning a great deal of respect far beyond Oahu's seven-mile miracle. WSL / Sofie LoucaĪikau will not be the only former event winner to participate in Heat 3, fellow Hawaiian Noah Johnson (1999 winner) will also paddle out at Waimea Bay.
The younger brother of Eddie Aikau, the event undoubtedly holds special meaning to the North Shore local as the sole representative of the Aikau family in the contest. At age 66, Aikau will be the oldest surfer in the lineup of all 28 set to compete. Clyde Aikau - WSL / Kirstin ScholtzĪmong the most legendary competitors to participate in the event is Clyde Aikau, brother of the event's namesake and winner of the 1986-1987 waiting period. The stocky 50-year-old demonstrated he's still plenty comfortable pushing himself over the ledge, and jumped out to an early lead with a 71 and a 67 in his first round heat.Following epic clashes in Heat 1 and Heat 2 at the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, Heat 3 will feature a mix of young, old and in-between big wave legends. Ross Clarke-Jones, the Australian charger who won the event 15 years ago, got off to a great start in Round 1. Not only is it possible for a surfer catch four big waves in any one-hour period, that's exactly how Greg Long sealed the deal in his win at the last Eddie (in 2009), and that fact wasn't lost on any of the competitors. Yes, today Eddie’s little brother is 66-years old and still charging the Bay with the best. While each surfer got two cracks at the lineup, their final score was comprised of their top four rides of the day (waves are judged on a 1-100 scale). Now 66-years, old Clyde Aikau was the first person to win this contest at Waimea in its current format. Woe betide those with shit to do on the rare occasions it runs. Traffic grinds to a halt along Kam Highway, despite contest organizers’ best efforts to keep it flowing. Crowds build clifftop at the slightest rumor of an Eddie greenlight.
Each seven-man matchup is a can't-miss because the prestigious event can be won during any single hour-long heat. Director Sam George chronicles the remarkable life and times of the late Eddie Aikau, the legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer, pioneering lifeguard and ultimately doomed crew member of the. The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau is a vicious pain in the ass if you live on Oahu’s North Shore. Eddie was lost at sea in 1978 after paddling out into stormy waters to seek help for stranded. WSL / KEOĪdding to the tension was the unique format. As the first lifeguard of Waimea Bay, Eddie Aikau saved over 500 people from Waimea’s strong waves. Quiksilver surfing Eddie Aikau tribute muscle tank surf t-shirt adult small blue. QUIKSILVER Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2015- 2016 Hawaii Tank Top Medium. Jamie O'Brien caught one of the biggest waves of the morning in Round 1. Get the best deals on Eddie Aikau Indiana Mens T-Shirts when you shop the largest online selection at.
With plenty of waves on tap, and so many incredible big-wave talents, this was unquestionably the most competitive Eddie in history. Then while checking my emails I discovered o.
That bravado certainly spilled into the rest of the 28-man field. A few weeks ago I thought I wouldnt have the opportunity to ever surf in the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
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