Hawaii Live | Chris Christenso

Soli Bailey put the pedal to the metal on Chris Christenson's twin-fin, harnessing the straight rails and flat rocker to fly down a few North Shore walls. "The board had heaps of drive and was definitely one of the fastest boards I've ever ridden," said Bailey. Stay tuned for the final entry from Noah Wegrich for the Chris Christenson Challenge.

Australian Wildfire Relief

 Australian Wildfire ReliefAll of us at O'Neill have been rattled watching the Australian wildfires take place. With over 28,000 square miles burned, countless homes destroyed, and the deaths of 28 people and a estimated 1 Billion animals losing their lives, our hearts go out to those affected.We feel a responsibility to lend a hand during this difficult time. 20% of every purchase on us.oneill.com from January 17th through January 19th will be donated to the Australian bushfire fundraising efforts. The proceeds will help assist in the survival of native wildlife and provide aid for those who must rebuild after losing everything. Donations will be split between Wires (Australia's largest wildlife rescue organization), RFS (Rural Fire Service) and the Australian Red Cross. Our thoughts and support are behind the victims and their communities as we hope for a stable recovery.

Hawaii Live | Chris Christenso

Ian Crane was next up to put in some time on Chris Christenson's twin-fin fish. His consensus? "I wish I had a wave with more wall because I just want to go straight and fast," said Crane, "It feels like the funnest board ever." Let us know how you think Ian went on the twinny in the comments below. Check back tomorrow to see how Soli Bailey fared in the Chris Christenson Challenge.

Hawaii Live | Chris Christenso

Timmy Reyes was the first to get his hands on one of the twin-fin fishes for the Chris Christenson Challenge. Although the board was a bit larger than Timmy is used to, the combination of playful North Shore surf and a good amount of volume allowed him to draw some slick lines and pull some cheater fives. Watch the entire entry and let us know how you think Timmy did. Check back tomorrow for Ian Crane's session.

Hawaii Live | Chris Christenso

Lineups on the North Shore are usually overflowing with high performance thrusters, so we asked iconic shaper Chris Christenson to create two twin fin fishes to mix things up for the team. We had #TeamONeill riders Noah Wegrich, Timmy Reyes, Ian Crane and Soli Bailey take each gorgeous board for a spin while Chris picked who rode the fish with the best speed, flow and style. We'll be rolling out each rider's edit every day this week. Chris's favorite winner will get to take the board home with them. Follow along through the next week to see how you can win one of these Christenson Surfboards yourself.

Conversations With: Brett Barl

Brett Barley was all smiles after scoring the best Pipe wave he's ever ridden, so we thought it'd be an opportune time to sit the North Carolina native down and pick his coffee-fueled brain. We found out about his favorite shaper, his influences and more about his special Pipe ride but more importantly that Brett's affinity for fishing might outweigh his love for surfing. For the full interview, enjoy our latest installment of "Conversations With"

Hawaii Live | Off the Shore |

For Cory Lopez, surfing playful V-Land is a family affair. Watch Cory and his two ripping groms, Alana Lopez and Luke "The Dude" Lopez, tear up some North Shore walls.For Cory Lopez, surfing playful V-Land is a family affair. Watch Cory and his two ripping groms, Alana Lopez and Luke "The Dude" Lopez, tear up some North Shore walls.

THE O'RIGINALS: TRAVIS POTTER

Many dream about leaving the nine-to-five grind to chase barrels around the world, but few actually get out there and do it. For underground tube hound Travis Potter, his life has revolved around spending as much time off the grid (and under the lip) as possible. His infatuation with Indonesia's pristine caverns grew over the years, as did the length of Potter's excursions and the risk. Our latest installment of, "The O'Riginals", tells a truly unique and raw story of one of surfing's most notable tube riders. Enjoy.

WATCH: HAWAII LIVE - EPISODE 2

In episode two of #HawaiiLive, we tagged along with Team O'Neill athletes Russell Bierke, Torrey Meister and Eli Olson on their quick island-hop over to Maui as the WSL Jaws Big Wave Championship got the green light. Watch a historical day filled with anxious moments, throttling carnage, and massive tubes. Hawaii Live - Episode 2 is LIVE!

HAWAII LIVE | OFF THE SHORE: O

Off The Shore: Opening Ceremony for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational with Eli Olson and Torrey Meister.

WATCH: SHOP CHRONICLES - HOBIE

During surfing's U.S. boom in the late 1950s, Hobie surf shop in Dana Point was cranking out more balsa wood boards than anyone else in the country. But one day, Gordon Clark and Hobie Alter shut down surfboard production for a whole year to experiment with a new material, polyurethane. Alas, PU blanks were born, changing how surfboards are made forever. In the latest installment of "Shop Chronicles", we take a look back at the storied history of the iconic shop and how creating the PU blank was just the beginning of their contributions to not only the Dana Point community, but the surf world as a whole.

HAWAII LIVE | CONVERSATIONS WI

Big Island charger and country music devotee Torrey Meister has a thing for waves of consequence. After being sidelined with an ankle sprain, we wanted to sit down with the pink-casted man and pick his brain a bit. From board selection to his favorite BBQ, Torrey caught us up on what's been going on in his world. Get the full story in this installment of Conversations With: Torrey Meister.