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Team ONeill | Summer '25

This summer, we took the team to Hawaii, and instead of just being world-class surfers, we explored the island like tourists. From a glass-bottom boat ride to vintage shopping and grabbing malasadas at Leonard’s Bakery, we soaked it all in. Eli, Noah, and Ian hit the links for a little barefoot golf before heading out to grab their favorite poke bowls. But you can’t keep the boys on land for long when you’re in Hawaii—the team put our boardshorts to the test in the warm waters and enjoyed everything the magical island has to offer. North Shore, Town, East Side, and West—Hawaii truly is the ultimate playground. Our Summer ‘25 line offers a wide range of products to keep you covered while you vacation, explore, surf, fish, or dive.

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Team Riders: Ian Crane, Eli Olson, Noah Wegrich
Photographer: Grant Ellis
Videographer: Nick Green
Editor: Nick Parks

Backdoor Shootout Day 2 Highlights: Diamonds in the Rough at Pipeline.

Before a contest at Pipeline, it’s common for surfers to paddle out in the dark, eager to prove themselves worthy of competing in the main event.

But today, only two people were in the lineup. That alone was telling, as yesterday’s massive 20-second-interval swell lingered through the night. By 9 a.m., no one seemed eager to paddle out.

Contest organizer Eddie Rothman said, “I don’t see anything rideable.”

Billy Kemper countered, “Run it.”

A few other chargers agreed. Still, it was the kind of day that left many happy to stay onshore, watching from the safety of the sand. There were brief glimpses of good waves, particularly during A New Earth Project’s heat, but as forecasted, the southwest wind eventually arrived, blowing Pipe to smithereens.

Even so, Parker Coffin found moments of opportunity in the messy lineup for Snapt 5, and the North Shore Boys managed to bag a few scores as well.

At this point, any team could take the win. All we need is for the swell to settle down.

Vans Pipe Masters 2024: Finals Day Headlines

Finals Day of the #VansPipeMasters was greeted by pumping Pipeline, including moments of insanity and perfection. Men's Round 3 took the water first in 8 - 12 foot waves. There were massive scores, massive wipeouts, huge shakeups on the leaderboard, and a perfect 30-point ride. Upon completion of the round, the Women's Final and Men's Final played out back-to-back to determine who would earn the coveted title of the 2024 Vans Pipe Master. Congratulations to this years champions, Nathan Florence and Erin Brooks!

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Vans Pipe Masters 2024: Day 3 Headlines

Day 3 of the #VansPipeMasters welcomed an increased mix of NW-WNW swell with Pipeline's many different faces on offer. We ran through Men's Round 2 in varying conditions before collecting the women to vote on running Women's Round 3. After an 11 to 9 vote, the women took to the water to determine our four women's finalists of 2024.

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Board Stories / Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2023

On this Season Premiere of Board Stories, we are diving into the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, where 40 of the best big wave surfers compete in this most prestigious event. We'll also hear from Hawaiian Water Patrol on their process of working this exciting yet dangerous contest. Finally, we'll hear from the winner of the Eddie and learn about their humble beginnings.

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Freesurf Magazine is Hawai'i's premiere surf publication, keeping you up-to-date with the latest in beach lifestyle and board sports. Located on the North Shore of Oahu and in conjunction with Board Stories TV, the magazine is directly connected to the source of the action, as well as the athletes and industry players who set the trends.

HAWAII LIVE 2023 | O'Neill

As a surfer, there are very few places you'd rather be during the wintertime than Hawaii. Every year, surfers from all corners of the world convene in the Hawaiian Islands to prove themselves among some of the most dangerous, world-renown, and historical surf breaks around. This year, O'Neill's power crew consisted of Soli Bailey, Jordy Smith, Kolohe Andino, Shion Crawford, Eli Olson, Torrey Meister, Blayr Barton, Caity Simmers, and Ian Crane. Filmed on Oahu's North shore with the occasional strike over to Maui for Jaws' swells, Team O'Neill took every opportunity possible to score world-class conditions.

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THE EDDIE | Featuring Eli Olson | O'Neill

This prestigious Super Bowl of Surfing event has taken place only 10 times since its inception in 1984 and this year, our very own Eli Olson was among those competing. Having flown from New Zealand the day before, and flying back the day after, nothing was going to stop Eli from competing in the event of his lifetime.

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Shot and Edited by Jacob Vanderwork and Chad Christensen

Eli Olson getting some good ones at Backdoor

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Scoring Heavy Waves with Eli Olson, Brett Barley, and Torrey Meister in Episode 7 of Strike Missions

O’Neill Strike Missions is a film series documenting Team O'Neill’s surf adventures across the globe. It’s all about tracking swell and striking when the time is right, hoping the gamble pays off and the risk is worth the reward. In the end, the journey is often as memorable as the destination.

The small, coastal cities of Mainland Mexico are home to some of the best beach breaks in the globe, where proper south swells produce heavy, hollow, thumping waves. Hoping to tap into some of the magic and strike gold, Team O'Neill riders Brett Barley, Eli Olson, and Torrey Meister caught a last-minute flight in hopes of scoring one of the best Southern Hemi swells of the year. Watch Episode 7 of Strike Missions: Parque Jurasico.

Hawaii Live: Chapter II | O'Neill

January and February were one of the best runs of non-stop waves the North Shore has seen in years. We saw everything from heavy Pipe and Backdoor barrels to big airs and proper power surfing. With Kolohe Andino joining the rest of the team in Hawaii, this trip was one for the books. Come along for the ride in this final installment of Hawaii Live.

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