Noah Johnson, “Free Falling,” Pipeline Oahu, Hawaii by Brian Bielmann

Noah Johnson rode Pipeline on the North Shore, pushing the limits and charging hard to capture the title and solidify his place, winning The Eddie at Waimea Bay in 1999. His champion wave, captured by Brian Bielmann, commemorates the moment Johnson had a free fall, showcasing his patience, mastery, and strength- far beyond his height of 5’6”. Completely airborne, Johnson’s not surfing on water, but on-air as he claimed a win that was so rightfully his. Featured on the poster during the next year’s event, Bielmann’s emblematic image can live in your digital collection as a testament to Johnson’s unyielding thirst to win, sealing his future in surfing for years to come. The owner of this Cr...View all