Three Days, Countless Tubes, and $465,000 Later - Stab Mag

Episode 3 of EAST with Harry Bryant is LIVE, presented by Kona Big Wave and Vans.

767 Views
Photo by Brian Bielmann

Three Days, Countless Tubes, and $465,000 Later

A complete 2022 Vans Pipe Masters photo gallery

news // Dec 19, 2022
Words by Holden Trnka
Reading Time: 5 minutes

The inaugural Vans Pipe Masters is officially complete and, thankfully, it was worth the wait.

If you missed yesterday’s comp wrap, or didn’t get a chance to watch all the action, you can tune into all the highlights and replays here.

Between bombing second reef closeout sets, 11am ales, and a handful of heavy fades, there was an unlimited supply of action to keep up with. Luckily, there was a pit-crew of photogs documenting the affair, and we’ve included the digital fruits of their labor below.

Scroll down for a complete visual experience of the historical 2022 Vans Pipe Masters, and see if you can deduce where the rest of the $465,000 prize purse went (hint: it was transported via paper bag).

Men’s results:
1. Balaram Stack ($100k)
2. Griffin Colapinto ($60k)
3. Kaulana Apo ($30k)
4. Joao Chianca ($15k)

Women’s results:
1. Molly Picklum ($100k)
2. Bettylou Sakura Johnson ($60k)
3. Caity Simmers ($30k)
4. Carissa Moore ($15k)

This was a small one, on the day. Photo by Brian Bielmann
Mahina Florence never let on that it was her first time as a beach reporter and performed like a true veteran. Contest director Nathan Fletcher approves. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Moody Pipeline. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Apparently, Mason Ho was telling the other guys in his heat where to sit and which waves to go on. He still clearly knew which one he wanted. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
From the surfers’ POV. Photo by Brian Bielmann
Sand makes Pipeline…interesting. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
The dance floor is diamonds. Photo by Christa Funk
Clearly, Haz isn’t scared of a pre-lunch ale. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
A suspicious-looking assembly of mischief-makers, carrying large bags-o-cash. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
The wave Eithan had been waiting for. Photo by Christa Funk
Grom looks to turn Bettylou’s broken sled into a boogie board. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Eithan Osborne replaced Kelly Slater, and bagged one of the best waves of the event — in a pair of very long boardshorts. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Yago Dora, reminding us that he’s definitely a CT surfer. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Watching your daughter head into battle at one of the most dangerous waves in the world? Nervous proud dad moment. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Hawaiian Kaulana Apo bagged two of these in the last heat before the finals, sneaking from the bottom half of the leaderboard to #1 heading into the final. Photo by Christa Funk
Needless to say, it was a proud moment for the local boys. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Statue (of Liberty)-esque Photo by Jimmy WIlson
Tatiana Weston-Webb, all smiles heading into battle. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Griffin Colapinto and Joao Chianca looking extremely relaxed prior to their heated, paddle-battle-filled final. Photo by Jimmy Wilson.
Balaram Stack’s $100,000 pig-dog. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
“The Volcom house is burning down tonight.” Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Balaram’s new film ‘Hail Mary’ is heavily focused on his mother, who made a gracious cameo after the New Yorker’s victory. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Sierra Kerr, Pua Desoto, and the burn heard around the (surfing) world. Apologies were accepted and hugs were given. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Carissa Moore, poised and ready to face the younger generation of CT surfers. Interestingly, the entire Women’s final featured upcoming 2023 CT athletes. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Molly Picklum was one of them, and she was pickin em. Photo by Christa Funk
Glory, glory, Molly Picklum. Get yourself a down-payment on a house girl! Photo by Jimmy Wilson
Two mermaid trophies, a whole lot of flowers, and $200k. Photo by Jimmy Wilson
That’s all, folks. Photo by Christa Funk

Comments

Comments are a Stab Premium feature. Gotta join to talk shop.

Already a member? Sign In

Want to join? Sign Up

Advertisement

Most Recent

SEOTY: Ryan Huckabee’s Limbs Require Forensic Study After ‘Huck 2’

+ Albee Layer interviews Huck on the reality of Maui’s "air wind" and Jaws vs.…

Sep 28, 2026

The Day Greg Long Drowned | StabMic Ep. 32

"I look back on that as the single most important moment of my life.”

Sep 28, 2026

Watch FUDO— Steko’s Bold, Referential & Intentionally Divisive 2026 Film of the Year Nominee

Andino and Vanderwork push surf film aesthetic away from 1999 and toward 2009 in 'Fudo'.

Sep 25, 2026

Stab High Presented By Monster Energy Is Heading To China

The biggest air section in the game. Live from Riyue Bay, Hainan, November 13th and…

Sep 25, 2026

“She Reminds Me of Slater and Andy At The Peak Of Their Powers”

Erin Brooks is undefeated in her last 14 CT heats. Coach Jake Paterson has seen…

Sep 25, 2026

How Ben Gravy Conquered Ferry Surfing’s Everest

"If you're there on the perfect conditions, it would barrel for a solid 90 to…

Sep 23, 2026

Watch: You Vs The World’s Busiest Lineup For $5k

Sun Bum's impromptu surf contest hits Snapper Rocks

Sep 22, 2026

Yes, Former Just Released Another Film — 3 Weeks After “Defect”— And It’s A++

'The Illusion of Control' is a 17-minute Cloudbreak tour exploring real Fijian surfers and the…

Sep 22, 2026

Why Miguel Pupo Is Peaking At 34

The Lowers winner is within 3,000 points of world #1 — it's not a coincidence.

Sep 22, 2026

How “Best Turn” Was Won In The Air

A marvellous Monday at the Quiksilver Festival.

Sep 21, 2026

Erin Brooks Just Won Three CT Events In A Row

And Miggy Pupo is a genuine World Title threat.

Sep 19, 2026

Quik Fest 2026 Outlook: The France You’ve Heard Myths About

Hollow waves, long nights, and serious heavyweights on both fronts.

Sep 18, 2026

How Do Griffin, Filipe, Medina And Italo Lose At Lowers?

Plus: how Mateus Herdy can save his career tomorrow.

Sep 18, 2026

World #1 Falls To Rookie, Cut Line Claims More Victims

SLowers tramples world title and requal dreams.

Sep 17, 2026

Everything You Need To Know About EAST Fest 2026 (NYC)

We'll be in Brooklyn with Harry Bryant, Vans and Kona Big Wave — October 2…

Sep 16, 2026

Watch: EAST Starring Harry Bryant, Episode Three

The long, the short and two mad hatters. Plus finalists decided.

Sep 15, 2026

Joel Parkinson Enters The Confessional | StabMic Ep. 31

“I’m not sure if I’m allowed to tell this story… But I’m gonna do it…

Sep 14, 2026

Julian Wilson Vs Shopify

Rivvia Project's founder on office life, stretching the dollar and their latest team edit.

Sep 14, 2026
Advertisement