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Pipeline Masters

The 1978 Pipeline Masters competition marked a turning point in surfing, as Gerry and Simon Anderson's dominance ushered in the Free Ride Generation and the revolutionary three-fin Thruster design, which transformed the sport forever.

The film captures the history of the Pipeline Masters competition, featuring iconic moments like Gerry's Era and the birth of backside tube riding, as well as dramatic wipe-outs and nail-biting competition between the world's top surfers.

Info about Pipeline Masters

Studio(s): Agi Orsi Productions, Studio 411

Originally Released: United States, Aug 16, 2006

Budget: $300,000.00

Genres:Documentary