| Name | Place | Points | Defeated By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaws Challenge | 21st | 223 | Billy Kemper |
Ride of the Year Nominee Ryan Hipwood at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on October 28, 2017. Video by WSL Video Team.
2018 Ride of the Year Entry: Ryan Hipwood at the Pe'ahi Challenge, Maui, Hawaii on October 28, 2017. Angle 4. Video by Carlo Carbajal/Maui
2018 Ride of the Year Entry: Ryan Hipwood at Peahi, Maui on October 28, 2017. Angle 3 Video by Marcus Rodrigues.
2018 Ride of the Year Entry: Ryan Hipwood at Peahi, Maui on October 28, 2017. Angle 2 Video by WSL Video Team.
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| Year | Rank | Points | Events | Heats | Max heat score | Best result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 29 | 223 | 1 | 1 | - | 21st |
| 2017 | 11 | 6,280 | 1 | 3 | 26.50 | 6th |