That’s exactly what Koa Rothman did in his most recent video. “There’s no one out and the whole CT’s here right now,” ...

And Koa Rothman, North Shore native and perennial Pipeline standout, won the individual division with a perfect score. The wave, alone, bagged him $5k; and the win, altogether, earned him an ...

Famed surfer and shark attack survivor charges during the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, wins “Most Inspirational” award.

Koa Rothman just won it, but not because of his name. He won because he’s put in the work. There’s only one Backdoor Shootout. It runs on the best days and each surfer in the event is part of ...

The 27-year-old from the Big Island, who runs his own North Shore surf academy ... and eventually earned a runner-up finish behind Koa Rothman. You can watch all his rides in the video below.

Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Surfers Koa Rothman, Eli Olson, Jamie O’Brien, Sally Cohen and others surfed for several hours with kids from ...

The 2025 edition of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout wrapped on Tuesday at pumping Pipeline, following multiple days of competition in a variety of conditions – featuring everything from wild and ...