RYAN HARDY 2009 IBA PIPELINE PRO GRANDLSAM CHAMPION It has always been recognized amongst his peers that Ryan Hardy is one of the best wave rides of any form to surf the world famous Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. But now he has officially conquered Pipeline in an amazing display of elite bodyboarding during the IBA Pipeline Pro Grand Slam event. It has been quite a whirlwind since he rode his final wave in with the buzzer being drowned out by...

Whats up everybody…  Brian Stoehr here checking in for the first time on ebodyboarding!  Im really excited to be a part of the team.  ive been surfing a ton back here in COLD ocean city the last few weeks.  We had a great day last week that is carrying me until the next swell.  Here is a photo of a pretty good barrel from this day: http://www.swellinfo.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=5152&c=1 fyi…  the air reverse photo on...

Happy emailed us the big boost from team rider David Phillips, pretty amazing to say the least…..

I just got back home from the pipe contest and I’m happy to say i didn’t need to free surf too much! I got to surf pipe with only three other people out for a total of two hours during my heats. My best result in a contest this big for sure. Made it to the semi-finals giving me a tie for 7th in the comp and start of the tour. Which gives me even more motivation to do six world tour events. Attached is a cell phone picture...

From the IBA Tour Website: Hardy smokes Pipe… In clean 4-6 feet surf Australian Bodyboarding legend Ryan Hardy has won the first event of the 2009 International Bodyboarding World Tour in Hawaii. The Turbo Bodyboards Pipeline Pro was held over three days in what can only be described as “Perfect Pipe” with the worlds best riders all vying for the 2000 Championship points up for grabs. “I am stoked to win the first ever Grand Slam...