backside attack, Pipeline
The notoriously steep, hollow surf at Pipeline has traditionally been more difficult for regularfooters, who take on the left-breaking waves backside—that is, with their backs to the wave. Goofyfooters long held the advantage here as they faced the wave while riding frontside. In the winter of 1975–76, a small group of regularfooters led by Shaun Tomson, Michael Tomson, and Wayne Bartholomew made ...
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The Backside Attack at Pipeline, 1975-76Subscribe to view
Michael and Shaun Tomson. Photo: Steve WilkingsSubscribe to view
Wayne Bartholomew. Photo: Art BrewerSubscribe to view
Michael Tomson. Photo: Dan MerkelSubscribe to view
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The Backside Attack at Pipeline, 1975-76
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Michael and Shaun Tomson. Photo: Steve Wilkings
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Wayne Bartholomew. Photo: Art Brewer
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Michael Tomson. Photo: Dan Merkel