Taichi Wakita

Nationality

JPN

Instagram

@taichiwakita_mobb

Sponsors

Volcom, DHD, Black Flys, Beach Culture

What makes Pipeline unlike any other wave?

The power in the swells

Who is the greatest Pipeline surfer of all time?

Derek Ho

Who is the best surfer at Pipeline right now?

Balaram Stack

What would a Vans Pipe Masters title mean to you?

Dream come true

Is there an advantage to being a goofy or regular footer at Pipeline?

Front side barrels feels better

We want you to remix an old classic. What turn do you best think suits the wave?

Layback snap into the barrel

If you had Pipeline with 3 others, who would you prefer? (family not included).

Derek Ho, Shun Murakami, Joey Johnston