2024 Da Hui backdoor Shootout: teams, Updates, and What to Expect
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The 2024 Da hui Backdoor Shootout is underway, with Japan having secured the team win last winter. While the initial waiting period saw a lack of meaningful swell, recent activity and a promising forecast are building anticipation for big-wave action at Pipeline. The SUP and longboard divisions ran yesterday, showcasing impressive performances. A considerable northwest groundswell is expected to arrive in the coming days, potentially delivering the conditions needed for the main event.
Koa Rothman is prepared, with a quiver of 6’6″ Next steps by Jon Pyzel, including the board he used to win last year. He anticipates prime conditions around January 10th or 11th. “The event window goes until the 16th, and it looks like it could light up,” Rothman said. “Some really good swells coming through. It’s a little far out to no how it’s going to look exactly, but it looks promising. There will be waves,without a doubt.”
2024 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Teams
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Koa Rothman, Eli olson, Nathan Florence, Ivan Florence, and John John Florence.
Volcom
Dead, Noa Deane, jakes Makedom, Steve Roberson, Maina and Maikai Bardine
A New Earth Project
Kelly Slater, Jamie O’Brien, Shayden Pacarro, Moana Jones Wong, Koa Smith and Luke Tema
Japan
Riku Matsumoto, Riaru Ito, Shinpei Horiguchi, Kenshin Matsunaga, Shogo Harada, Isamu Sumi
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Mason Ho, Parker Coffin, Benji Brand, Seth Moniz, Connor Coffin (Alternate: Taro Watanabe)
North Shore Boys
Billy Kemper, Kala Grace, Sheldon Paishon, Kala DeSoto, Noah Beschen
Makai McNamara, Landon McNamara, Legend Chandler, Mananalu Chandler, Kona Olivera
Peru
Alvaro Malpartida, Alonso Correa, Joaquín Del Castillo, Cristóbal Del Col, gabriel Villaran, Bastian Pierce, Noah Del Col
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