In the morning, we said goodbye to Waikiki, and packed up the Mustang for Oahu's North Shore. We had a mission... to catch some World Class professionals surf the mother of all tubes, the Banzai Pipeline! Wagner buckles up for safety.

After about an hour's drive, we arrived at Ehukai Beach Park, and the gate to Pipe Masters '98. As the final contest of the year on the World Championship Tour (WCT), contenders are anxious to secure their year-end rankings. Of course, the $120,000 purse doesn't hurt. Most of the top surfers in the world will be here.

Cancelled! Unfortunatelly, it's a bit tricky to catch a surfing event when you're traveling for the weekend. Contests only take place when the surf meets official approval and can run over the course of a few weeks. This year, Pipe Masters is scheduled from December 8th through the 20th although there'll probably be only four days of surfing. Wagner is disappointed. Look at his scowl! To appease the maestro, we decide to try again the following day.

Near Sunset Beach, hunger sets in. The Sunset Diner and its sign prove to be irresistible. That's a buxom redhead jogging towards some laughing Ziggys.

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