Description:

Almost a mirror image of Rifles, which breaks on the other side of the island, but maybe even hollower and faster. The holds left hold ten feet and throws up 10 second barrels or the beating of your life.

Death Factor:

You tend to get locked into No Kanduis and the consequences can be the tube of your life or a strafing across live coral followed by never ending sets on the head.

History:

Always a stand out wave in the Playground area, but usually reserved for pros and Indo tube masters only. There’s been some signature sessions in videos which has added to its must surf category.

Stand out performers:

The OP Pro, an invitational event held in 2001, featured Bruce Irons, Andy and Shane Dorian scoring ridiculous backside tubes. And google Ozzie Wright and Kanduis and you’ll find a you tube clip of Ozzie in a 20 second tube. Actually, don’t bother:

Logistics:

See Rifles, above.

Season/swell:

Again, needs a fairly solid swell to light up but breaks with more frequency than its island pal Rifles. Swell direction is important though, as the inside section on the wrong angle breaks boards and bones.

Expense:

What price can you put on a 18 second tube?