DOB
10/25/73

Place of Birth
Ft. Lauderdale FL

Marital Status
Married

Number of Kids
one boy

When did you start competing?
91

Why did you start you sport?
It’s all I wanted to do.

Where have you competed?
Russia, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Qatar, everywhere I guess.

Most memorable story?
Riding behind a helicopter through reef passes in Tahiti launching off of the waves.

Current Sponsors?
Malibu boats, liquid Force, Smith, Dunkelvolk

Other hobbies?
Surf, music production, mountain bike

Superstitions?
It never hurts to pee in the lake your competing in for good luck.

Most influence on your riding?
Just to always be progressive

Most admired in sport?
Slater

Why?
It’s impressive to see someone so far ahead

Awards won
3 X-Games gold, 7 world titles, 7 pro tour titles, 6 world cup titles

Who I’d like to meet
Jack Johnson

Music/Movies
Radiohead, Vanilla sky

Favorite break/park/lake/etc.
Hanalei Bay

Favorite food
sushi

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