Pipeline challenge 2012

El pasado 17 de febrero finalizo una de las mas prestigiosas competencia de Bodyboarding internacional el IBA Pipeline Challenge en el North Shore de Oahu Hawaii.Las condiciones fueron las mejores que se han visto en la historia de esta competencia con olas de 10 a 12 pies de alto creando tubos perfectos en el famoso Pipeline y Back door. Hubo gran cantidad de espectadores tanto en la playa como tambien alrededor del mundo via internet(YouTube). El torneo demostro en forma espectacularel alto nivel en que se desarrollo cada uno de los heats con los mejores bodyboarders del mundo luchando a la par con los new comers (nueva generacion), En la primera semifinal el legendario Mike Steward(Haw) y el joven Sam Bernnett (Aus) pasaron a la final dejando atras a Pierre Louis y Amauri Lavernne. En la segunda semifinal se enfrentaron los hermanos Hubbard de Hawaii los Australianos Dave Winchester y Ben Player , quedando en el camino Dave Hubbard y Ben Player. La final, como en la segunda semifinal fueron protagonistas dos Hawaianos Jeff Hubbard y Mike Steward , los Australianos Dave Winchester y Sam Bennett , desde el principio Hubbard domino con espectaculares maniobras y gran precision , Manteniendo el titulo que gano el pasado Pipeline challenge 2011 Dave winchester no se rindio durante los 40 minutos que duro la final quedando en segundo lugar seguido de Mike steward quien una ves mas demostro su calidad y conocimiento en el Pipeline , Sam Bennett se durmio esperando por mucho tiempo las olas que a la final lo dejaron en ultimo lugar , Haci de esta manera se corono nuevamente Campeon de el Pipeline Challenge 2012 Jeff Hubbard.

En la division femenina Isabela Souza gano primer lugar venciendo a su compatriota Neymara Carvalho , karla Costa-Tyler tres veces campeona de Pipeline y Minarni Hatakeyama de Japon finalista de el ano pasado.

En la division dropknee Sacha Specker de Sur Africa salio ganador contra los Hawaianos Miles Kauhaahaa , Bud Miyamoto y Kainoa Mcgee.

Bueno una ves mas gracias por parar aca en Lonbeachtubo saludos a nuestro amigo Mauricio Ibacache de Hawaii que se recupere pronto y no se pierdan el proximo evento de la IBA . Box Pro Marzo 26 al 4 de Abril Australia .

Profile: Mauricio Ibacache Bodyboarder/photographer

At this time Longbeachtubo is pleased to introduce long time friend, bodyboarder and water sports photographer Mauricio Ibacache aka Mau.

LBT: for people who do not know you tell us a little bit about youself.

Mau:I was born in Viña Del Mar, Chile I'm 33 years old and single ha ha.

LBT: How did you get introduced to bodyboarding? Why not choose conventional surfing?

Mau: I started bodyboarding back in 1995 in Arica, northen Chile. One day at the beach a friend loaned me his bodyboard, an old match 7-7 and something in me clicked. Since that moment on, I've kept going to the beach and it's what will keep me in the water forever. On the other hand I suck at surfing. In bodyboarding I like that you are able to preform more maneuvers than on a surf board. When you are on a bodyboard the waves always looks bigger also, in bodyboarding you can get barreled in almost any wave.

LBT: How is the bodyboarding scene in Chile right now compared to back when you started?

Mau: It's very competitive, there's a lot of talent at both the amateur and professional levels. The big difference now, is that Chilean bodyboarders are venturing out on to the international scene. surfing all kind of waves giving us more chances to get in to the world competitions scene, the other fact is that a lot of new waves have been discovered since i started and still there are more to be discovered.

LBT: Do you prefer any bodyboarding style in particular and what board do you use?

Mau: Yes, i am more more of a prone rider and i like switching boards i have a LMNOP mcfly bath tail and last summer i started using a VS Hardy crescent tail.

LBT: What are your favorites bodyboarders and what moves or techniques do you like best of each one?

Mau: My top favorites are Ryan Hardy, the Hubbard bros. Miyamoto, Tamega, Rawlings, and Spence Skipper and i like all of their techniques and moves.

LBT: As a photographer when and where did you started shooting water sports ?

Mau: I started four years ago here on the east coast since then i have been working my way up shooting and learning at the same time.

LBT: Tell us about your work, who have you been working with?

Mau: I have been working with the USBA (United States Bodyboarding Association) for about three years, i got work published in bodyboarder Magazine here in the United States also got published in different magazines from Chile and international web sites.

LBT: What cameras,lenses and housing do you use?

Mau: I use Canon 20D, Canon 40D and a SPL Housing, the lenses I'll keep it confidential ha ha!! if you know what i mean ha ha!! just kidding i use all Canon lenses except for a Fish EyeTakina that works great.

LBT: What is the hardest part of your work?

Mau: Dealing with the sun on ya face!!! Also big ass waves when shooting in the water and of course editing and getting the work ready to be sent out once is done.

LBT: What is in the future for you and most important what is your website address so we can see some of your work?

Mau: Well i am moving back to Hawaii to continue improving my water photography and of course continue bodyboarding all the time also I'll be coming up with an all new www.maurofoto.com website where you can check my latest work, trips etc... so be ready.

LBT: Thanks again from longbeachtubo for stopping by.

Still cold in New York

 For the past three week the weather has been very unusual for this time of the year in New York , it has been cold and rainy with only a few sunny spots here and there . it's mid June and the surf and BODYBOARDING season it's at full speed , the surf has been decent 3 to 4 feet to chest high with clean conditions and of course a lot of rain and fog . The beaches once again are officially open and that means get to the water before 9:00 am or pay ten dollars after that . The good side of the beginning of the beach season for us bodyboarders is that we have pretty much the entire beach for ourselves no crowded spots with longboarders ,carvers or beginners cutting in front of  your long waited left , so no more excuses get your wetsuit on (water still a little cold 58 degrees) grab your board and hit the water before it's winter again . 

Isla del encanto

love PR. This is rincon beautiful beaches

long beach

No much happening ,just back from PR. great time .this is long beach NY I will post some PR. pictures next. Chao

Manu Chao concert

Manu Chao

El 27 de junio pasado se presento Manu Chao en Prospect Park en Brooklyn la pasamos muy bien con amigos y con toda la gente que se presento a ver el concierto , aca alguna de las fotos de esa noche.