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Pipeline Charger Kawai Lindo Shares Tips on Aloha and Surfing Pipe - The Inertia

3,249 views · Published 8 February 2016 · 1:33 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: The Inertia · 2016 · Sports

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“I wouldn’t say Pipeline is for beginners.” - Kawai Lindo

Understated. That’s how Kawai Lindo rolls. Originally from Kauai, Kawai Lindo has made a name for himself as a mainstay and standout at Pipeline over the years. Lindo has been a bit a bit quieter than usual recently. Typically he’s making noise at events like the Volcom Pipeline Pro and Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, but after recovering from an injury and starting a family, Lindo’s efforts have focused on getting healthy and being a great father.

We asked him to share a few thoughts on how visiting surfers interested in tackling Pipe might approach it for the first time. He shared some intuitive advice: Take it slow. It took him nine years before he was qualified to consistently snag set waves from the pack. In keeping with the aloha spirit, he also suggested we clean up our trash. Keep Oahu and the islands beautiful.

“We want to make it better for the future,” said Kawai. “That’s the whole thing in life – to try to teach the next generation to be better than us.”

Shortly after we connected, he paddled out at Pipeline for the first time in months – bandages on his back to support his injury. Brand new board. Big smile. First session back nervousness. Within a few minutes, he spun around and pulled into a little Pipe barrel. Just like riding a bike. 

View More with Primo ambassador Kimo Leong: http://www.theinertia.com/surf/kimo-leong-explains-aloha-and-respect-from-makaha-to-the-north-shore/

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