H2O Audio Joins 2025 Florence Pipeline Pro as Official Audio Partner

December 8, 2025

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 8, 2025) — H2O Audio, the leader in waterproof and high-performance sport headphones, today announced its partnership with the 2025 Florence Pipeline Pro. The event will run on the best three days of surf within the Dec. 10–21 competition window at the world-famous Banzai Pipeline on Oʻahu’s North Shore.

As an official partner, H2O Audio will be featured across the global World Surf League (WSL) broadcast with on-screen integrations, brand placements, and digital exposure throughout the live webcast. The collaboration introduces the brand and its flagship TRI 2 Multisport headphones to a worldwide audience drawn to one of surfing’s most iconic and demanding arenas.

“Pipeline tests athletes in ways few waves can,” said Kristian Rauhala, founder and CEO of H2O Audio. “This event aligns with everything our brand stands for—resilience, performance, and the drive to push beyond limits. We’re proud to support an elite group of athletes and connect fans to the gear built for environments like this.”

Trusted by endurance athletes, multisport competitors, and water-driven adventurers, H2O Audio has spent more than 20 years developing technology that allows music to thrive in places where traditional audio products fail. That includes heavy surf, long training sessions, open-water crossings, and unpredictable weather—conditions that demand reliability, situational awareness, and comfort.

The TRI 2 Multisport sits at the heart of the partnership. It uses H2O Audio’s latest bone-conduction technology to deliver bass-rich, open-ear sound in and out of water while keeping athletes aware of their surroundings. The design includes an IPX8 waterproof rating, which allows full submersion up to 12 feet, so it stands up to surf, swim, paddle, or rain. On land, the TRI 2 connects via Bluetooth; for water or wet conditions, users can switch to its built-in MP3 mode with memory to carry hundreds of songs. A secure, ergonomic fit and improved comfort make TRI 2 ideal for surfing, swimming, triathlon, running, paddling and other multisport adventures.

To celebrate the partnership, H2O Audio is offering 30% off sitewide at h2oaudio.com using promo code PIPEPRO. The offer is available now through Dec. 21.

The Florence Pipeline Pro also reflects a natural extension of H2O Audio’s relationship with Florence Marine X, an official apparel partner of the event. Earlier this year, the two brands released the limited-edition TRI 2 x Florence, inspired by athletes who thrive in harsh, water-driven environments. The partnership at Pipeline reinforces the shared values of exploration, craftsmanship, and supporting those who live and train in the elements.

“Surfers and ocean athletes understand the power of rhythm and focus,” Rauhala said. “Music helps anchor that focus, and our goal is to give athletes the freedom to carry that soundtrack anywhere, even into the most intense conditions on Earth.”

The Florence Pipeline Pro is one of the most-watched events in surfing and a marquee WSL Championship Tour contest at one of the world’s most iconic waves. With historic swells, fierce competition, and global attention, the event showcases the kind of environment H2O Audio designs for, where performance, durability, and the freedom to push beyond limits matter most.

About H2O Audio

H2O Audio has redefined the way athletes connect with music. For more than 20 years, the brand has developed innovative, high-performance audio solutions that inspire athletes to go below, above and beyond their limits. H2O Audio products are trusted by athletes worldwide for their exceptional sound, durability, and ability to perform in the most extreme environments. Learn more at www.h2oaudio.com.