Maui Surf
Photos: 2016 Peʻahi Challenge
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Maui locals Billy Kemper and Paige Alms emerged victorious after an epic day of competition at the World Surf League Big Wave Tour Peʻahi Challenge held on Friday. Kemper defended his title to become a two-time champion, while Alms took the inaugural women’s title. Congratulations to all the competitors, and especially to Kemper and Alms for bringing the titles home. Maui Surf contributor, Lyle Krannichfeld was in the water to capture all the action, and nailed these killer shots. To see more of his work click here.
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- First light at Peʻahi. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Aaron Gold looking for an exit in round one. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Billy Kemper maneuvering a critical drop in round one. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Grant Baker of South Africa setting his line on a bomb. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- When the wind picks up, it is carnage and chaos at Peʻahi. Ten foot board for scale. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Albee Layer of Haʻikū dropping in during round one. PC: (File 2016) Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Haʻikū’s own, Tyler Larronde looking for a line to take after being dropped in on by Josh Kerr. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Makua Rothman of Oʻahu and Will Skudin of New York splitting the peak. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Shane Dorian waxing up in the channel. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Grant Baker and Yuri Soledade having a moment in the semi’s. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Mark Healey braving a steep left. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Raw Power. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Pedro Calado of Brazil going backside on a clean right. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Maui boy Billy Kemper en route to winning the final, and his second Peʻahi Challenge title. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Grant Baker getting low in the final. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- The girls awaiting a set during the first women’s contest heat at Peʻahi. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Paige Alms in round one. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Paige solidifying her victory in the final. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Maui girl Paige Alms cruising in the channel moments before taking the women’s title. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Sharing is caring, with Felicity Palmateer and Laura Enever. PC: Lyle Krannichfeld
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- Keala Kennelly pushing through the wind into a clean one.
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- Billy Kemper celebrating his victory at the Pe’ahi Challenge.
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- Paige Alms celebrates her victory at the Pe’ahi Womens Challenge.
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- Paige celebrating with Justine Dupont and Felicity Palmateer. Photo: Nicole Schenfeld/MauiNow
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- Billy Kemper, Greg Long, Grant Baker, and crew. Photo: Nicole Schenfeld/MauiNow
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