The 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro, held at the world-famous Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, is a special event for local Hawaiian competitors. Not only is it run at one of their most treasured surf spots, but it is also a gateway event for non-World Tour surfers to compete in the prestigious Pipe Masters next winter. Not to mention the $100,000 prize purse on the line. In order to put these warriors battling at Pipe in the best possible waves and conditions, the contest will only run on the best days within the waiting period from Jan. 28 to Feb. 7.