Big Wave Challenge 2014

by Che Garcia

Mahalo Nui Loa to all of the participants and spectators that came out for Gerry Lopez's Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor last weekend. Many of the winning contestants walked away with pieces of wood inlaid jewelry provided by Koa Wood Rings. A special thanks to pro-surfers Shane Dorian, Ian Walsh and DK Walsh for making the trek from Hawaii for the event. They were joined by Joe Curren and Chris Christenson competing in the "Pro-Surfer" Division with Ian Walsh taking first. Fun to see these guys surfing frozen waves. Come out and see it for yourself next year! Aloha 

Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge Mt. Bachelor

Shane Dorian, Chris Christenson and Ian WalshShane Dorian, Chris Christenson & Ian Walsh

Slashing a frozen wave
Mt. Bachelor Koa Wood Rings
Solid bottom-turn
Gerry Lopez Koa Wood Rings
Some airs were thrown down too
Big Wave Event Koa Wood Rings
Styling the swallow-tail at Rocky Point
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