Year started riding/surfing and why: 1982, because my Dad did it, and I wanted to be like my Dad.
Year first sponsored and by who: 1990, My local Surf Shop called Sand People
Year turned pro (or expect to turn pro): 2002
Bike/Board Specs: 6'4" 18 and 5/8, 2 and 5/16 thick, rounded pin or 9'9" 20 and 1/2, 3 3/4 thick
Other Sponsors: Quiksilver, Dragon, Rockstar Engery Drink, Audi of Hawaii, Future Fins, Surf One, Scape, Tamba Surf Co. Kona Brew Co., Eric Arakawa Surfboards
Shoe Size: 13
Favorite DC shoe: MENS SECTOR 7 TXSE SHOES in Amor Battleship
Music: Classic Rock
Heroes: My dad, Andy Irons, Tom Curren, Martin Potter, Titus Kinimaka
Favorite Movies: Night at the Roxbury, Indiana Jones, Get him to the Greek
Favorite Word: Pipeline
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Video Game: Mario Kart
Favorite Magazine: Food Network Magazine
Favorite Trick/Track: Tuberiding
Top 3 activities: BBq-ing, Horseback riding and romantic walks on the beach
Idols/Influences: Bobby Flay, Peter Escobar, Ryan Hakman and Taylor Wizanand
Best Thing About SURF: It's just you and mother nature at its finest
Worst Thing About SURF: Getting sunburned
Best Place to Ride/Surf: Kauai/ Tahiti
Worst Place to Go: McDonalds
Career goals and aspirations: Win the Eddie Aikau, be an inspiring person, and to live life to the fullest.
Words of wisdom: It's never too late and never give up on your dreams!