Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This series, created in partnership with Inherent Bummer & World Surf League for the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline, is dedicated to those committed, skilled and fortunate enough to have caught “The One” at the world’s most famous, most dangerous wave. In this episode, young North Shore local and CT surfer Bettylou Sakura Johnson ups the ante (thanks to Uncle) at Backdoor.
Video Credit: Shinobu Sato Johnson
Athlete: instagram.com/bettylou.sakura.johnson
Creator: instagram.com/inherentbummer
ABOUT THE SERIES:
We all have one — that ride of a lifetime when everything comes together and becomes the personal benchmark for every wave ridden in the future. But when it comes to Pipeline, a ride like no other has a tendency take on a more significant meaning. For some: it’s life-changing. For others: borderline-spiritual. At the very least, it’s guaranteed to stay seared in their memory for eternity. On the eve of the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline, we’ve created a series dedicated to those committed, skilled and fortunate enough to have caught “The One” at the world’s most famous, most dangerous wave. And hoping this inspires a few more “Best Ones Ever” at this event and beyond.
Shop the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Official Merchandise here: bit.ly/405huy8
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Visit billabong.com for the latest athlete news or follow us on social for up to the minute updates:
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This series, created in partnership with Inherent Bummer & World Surf League for the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline, is dedicated to those committed, skilled and fortunate enough to have caught “The One” at the world’s most famous, most dangerous wave. In this episode, young North Shore local and CT surfer Bettylou Sakura Johnson ups the ante (thanks to Uncle) at Backdoor.
Video Credit: Shinobu Sato Johnson
Athlete: instagram.com/bettylou.sakura.johnson
Creator: instagram.com/inherentbummer
ABOUT THE SERIES:
We all have one — that ride of a lifetime when everything comes together and becomes the personal benchmark for every wave ridden in the future. But when it comes to Pipeline, a ride like no other has a tendency take on a more significant meaning. For some: it’s life-changing. For others: borderline-spiritual. At the very least, it’s guaranteed to stay seared in their memory for eternity. On the eve of the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline, we’ve created a series dedicated to those committed, skilled and fortunate enough to have caught “The One” at the world’s most famous, most dangerous wave. And hoping this inspires a few more “Best Ones Ever” at this event and beyond.
Shop the 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline Official Merchandise here: bit.ly/405huy8
Subscribe to Billabong for more videos: youtube.com/user/billabong
Visit billabong.com for the latest athlete news or follow us on social for up to the minute updates:
Instagram | instagram.com/billabong
Facebook | facebook.com/Billabong
Threads | threads.net/@billabong
TikTok | tiktok.com/@billabong
