Ambassadors
The Team
IPD ambassadors are all of us: a community, team, and brotherhood of people who love to spend their free time in the water. Welcome to the crew!
We are shapers, shredders, resin workers, brewers, designers, students, construction workers, computer peckers... you get the point. Our occupation, location, or what we use to ride waves does not pigeonhole us.
go surf,
-IPD Team
JOJO WHELAN
MEET JOJO
JOJO WHELAN
HOMETOWN:
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
BIG BIRD
FAVORITE MEAL:
JAMBALAYA
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
DHD FCSII THRUSTERS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARD, WETSUIT, PASSPORT
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M WITH NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
PORTUGAL
TY BURGESS
MEET TY
TY BURGESS
HOMETOWN:
COSTA MESA, CA
NICKNAME:
TYBORG
FAVORITE MEAL:
DA MIX PLATE FROM AI PONO
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER, FC2 H4
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
KENDAMA, MELATONIN, LIQUID BANDAGE
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WITH NOBODY AROUND
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
J-BAY
BEN COFFEY
MEET BEN
BEN COFFEY
HOMETOWN:
SANTA CRUZ, CA
NICKNAME:
SOME OF MY FRIENDS CALL ME BOBBY
FAVORITE MEAL:
LOVE A GOOD BREAKFAST
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
TWINS ARE HARD TO GET OFF OF LATELY
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
HEADLAMP, BOOK, AND A GOOD ATTITUDE
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
CHILE OR SOUTH AFRICA ARE NEXT ON THE LIST, I GET PRETTY EXCITED FOR ANY TRIP WITH GOOD FRIENDS AND DECENT WAVES.
SAM COFFEY
MEET SAM
SAM COFFEY
HOMETOWN:
SANTA CRUZ, CA
NICKNAME:
HAMMER
FAVORITE MEAL:
SUSHI
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
CORE LORD SHADES, HAT, BIG WATER BOTTLE
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WETSUIT AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
ICELAND
KOLTON SULLIVAN
MEET KOLTON
KOLTON SULLIVAN
HOMETOWN:
DANA POINT, CA
NICKNAME:
UNCLE KOLTY
FAVORITE MEAL:
FRESH POKE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
TWIN
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, GOOD ATTITUDE, ALL THE IPD GEAR I NEED
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
PRETTY OBVIOUS-NO ONE OUT ALL THE WAY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
CAN'T TELL YA THAT ONE SORRY
KAINALU NICHOLS
MEET KAINALU
KAINALU NICHOLS
HOMETOWN:
HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
NICKNAME:
NALU
FAVORITE MEAL:
ANYTHING OVER RICE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARD, FINS, LEASH, MAYBE SOME WAX...
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
IT'S ALREADY CROWDED IN BOARDIES FOR ME, WOULD LOVE SOME EMPTY WAVES ALL TO MYSELF
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
IRELAND OR SOUTH AFRICA
OLAMANA ELEOGRAM
BECK ADLER
MEET BECK
BECK ADLER
HOMETOWN:
VENICE, CA
NICKNAME:
BADLER
FAVORITE MEAL:
BEC BREAKFAST BURRITO
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER FOR SHORTBOARDS, QUAD FOR BIG WAVE BLADES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
ASTHMA INHALER, SURFBOARD, MEDICAL KIT
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
WHEREVER IT'S BARRELING
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
XXL CLOUDBREAK
JUSTIN DEN DULK
MEET JUSTIN
JUSTIN DEN DULK
HOMETOWN:
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
NICKNAME:
DAGGER
FAVORITE MEAL:
RIBEYE STEAK
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FCS2 DHDS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
PHONE, PASSPORT, WALLET
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
CLOUDBREAK
RYDER ALVES
MEET RYDER
RYDER ALVES
HOMETOWN:
OXNARD, CA
NICKNAME:
RYD
FAVORITE MEAL:
HAND CAUGHT CHANNEL ISLANDS SEABASS CEVICHE BOWL
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
TRUNKS, SUNGLASSES, SURFBOARD(S)
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
INDONESIA. I’M GOOFY, AND MY GRANDMA IS 100% INDONESIAN BEING BORN ON AN ISLAND CALLED SURABAYA. HER MOTHER WAS FROM THE ISLAND JAVA, SHE ENDED UP BRINGING MY GRANDMA TO HOLLAND WHEN SHE WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD AND THE REST IS HISTORY. BUT YEA I GOT ROOTS IN INDO SO I’D LIKE TO GO THERE (APRIL 2024 ALREADY BOOKED ON A BOAT)
DANE ZAUN
MEET DANE
DANE ZAUN
HOMETOWN:
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
DANE-O, DZ
FAVORITE MEAL:
ACAI BOWL OR BULLET COFFEE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FCS2
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BRUNA, BABY, CHILLIS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
CLOUDBREAK
VJ BROWN
MEET VJ
VJ BROWN
HOMETOWN:
OXNARD, CA
NICKNAME:
VJ
FAVORITE MEAL:
MUSUBI AND FRIED RICE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
TWIN FIN
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
AIR PODS, KNEE BRACE, CAMERA
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
THINK IMMA GO 5M AND NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
KIRRA
KELLY ZAUN
MEET KELLY
KELLY ZAUN
HOMETOWN:
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
THE AGENT, PAC-PRO
FAVORITE MEAL:
A GOOD STEAK
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FCS2
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARD, BROS, BEERS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
JBAY
NOAH ATWOOD
MEET NOAH
NOAH ATWOOD
HOMETOWN:
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
NICKNAME:
NOJAH
FAVORITE MEAL:
POKE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, BINOS, SUNNIES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MENTAWAIS
COREY POOL
MEET COREY
COREY POOL
HOMETOWN:
CAMARILLO, CA
NICKNAME:
C.P.
FAVORITE MEAL:
BREAKFAST BURRITO
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, SKATEBOARD, SNOWBOARD
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
CLOUDBREAK
JESSE RAPP
MEET JESSE
JESSE RAPP
HOMETOWN:
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
MEATBALL BECAUSE I LOOKED LIKE ONE WHEN I WAS LITTLE.
FAVORITE MEAL:
POKE BOWLS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARD, FOOD, PASSPORT
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
I WOULD PREFER A 5M WITH NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MENTAWAI ISLANDS
FRANCISCO CORONADO
MEET FRANCISCO
FRANCISCO CORONADO
HOMETOWN:
PLAYA BRASILITO, GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA
NICKNAME:
FICHUM
FAVORITE MEAL:
GALLO PINTO WITH MEAT
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FCS2
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNGLASSES, IPD HATS, GOOD COFFEE
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
WARM WATER IN BOARDIES ANYTIME
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
BALI INDONESIA
JIMMY WHITE
MEET JIMMY
JIMMY WHITE
HOMETOWN:
ORANGE, CA
NICKNAME:
N/A
FAVORITE MEAL:
BACON EGG AND CHEESE BAGEL
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER, FCS2 MICKS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARDS, FINS, LEASH
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
AUSTRALIA, GOLD COAST
DYLAN YOUNG
MEET DYLAN
DYLAN YOUNG
HOMETOWN:
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
NICKNAME:
YANGERS
FAVORITE MEAL:
SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS WITH TOAST
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-BUT SOMETIMES QUADS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
GOOD WAVES, GOOD VIBES, AND SOME SHADES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M SINCE I LIVE IN A SUPER CROWDED PLACE AND COULD USE A BREAK HAHA
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
NEW ZEALAND
JAE WOOD
MEET JAE
JAE WOOD
HOMETOWN:
KILAUEA, HI
NICKNAME:
JAE BORG, CHEESE MAN
FAVORITE MEAL:
BEEF RANDANG, SUSHI
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FCSII CARVERS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, FINS, BOARDBAG
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
LANCES RIGHT OR GLAND
NOAH CENTEIO
ELLIOT BRAVENEC
MEET ELLIOT
ELLIOT BRAVENEC
HOMETOWN:
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
BOONE
FAVORITE MEAL:
ANY STEAK MY DAD MAKES
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FCS2 MICKS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
RASH CREAM, HEADACHE MEDICINE, SUN BLOCK
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WETSUIT AND NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
SEASIDE POINT, OR
REEF ISONO
MEET REEF
REEF ISONO
HOMETOWN:
HONOLULU, HI
NICKNAME:
REEF
FAVORITE MEAL:
MAC AND CHEESE IS THE BOMB
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTERS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARDS, IPD GEAR, MORE IPD GEAR
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WITH NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
INDO
IDREN SARDINHA
MEET IDREN
IDREN SARDINHA
HOMETOWN:
KAPA'A, HI
NICKNAME:
BARREL THRILLA
FAVORITE MEAL:
LOCO MOCO
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FCS2 AL MERRICK
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNSCREEN, FINS, CLOTHES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
LANCES RIGHT
KEANU DUMAOAL-DA SILVA
MEET KEANU
KEANU DUMAOAL-DA SILVA
HOMETOWN:
NORTH SHORE, HI
NICKNAME:
ANU
FAVORITE MEAL:
KALBI RIBS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FCS2 MICKS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, PHONE, IPD BOARDIES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M WITH NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
DESERT POINT, INDONESIA
BRETT GREGORIUS
MEET BRETT
BRETT GREGORIUS
HOMETOWN:
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
BRETT-G, GREGORIUS-BRO, "DON'T CALL ME GORGEOUS GREGORIUS
FAVORITE MEAL:
SEAFOOD
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FUTURES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, IPD STICKERS, PASSPORT
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MENTAWAI ISLANDS
DANE GREGORIUS
MEET DANE
DANE GREGORIUS
HOMETOWN:
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
DANEO, GREGORIUS-BROS
FAVORITE MEAL:
SUSHI
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FUTURES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, FROTHY MIND, PANDA EXPRESS, AND MY AIR GAME
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MENTAWAI ISLANDS
TOMÁS OLIVARI
MEET TOMÁS
TOMÁS OLIVARI
HOMETOWN:
TAMARINDO, COSTA RICA
NICKNAME:
TOMY DA BOY
FAVORITE MEAL:
ASADO A LA PARRILLA
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FCS 2 THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, VIDEO GUY, GOOD WAVES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
THE MENTAWAIS
BASH MENDES
MEET BASH
BASH MENDES
HOMETOWN:
AGOURA HILLS, CA
NICKNAME:
BASH
FAVORITE MEAL:
AHI TUNA POKE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FUTURES JJF ALPHAS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
CHAPSTICK, MY PILLOW, FACEPLANT BOARDIES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
TEAHUPO'O
CALEB CROZIER
MEET CALEB
CALEB CROZIER
HOMETOWN:
ENCINITAS, CA
NICKNAME:
CLUB
FAVORITE MEAL:
NEW YORK STEAK, MASHED POTATOES, CORN ON THE COB
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-LARGE DHDS FROM FUTURES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
GOOD FRIENDS, DEODORANT, GOOD BOARDS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM ALL THE WAY-NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
ANYWHERE I CAN GET BARRELED WITH MY FRIENDS AND NICE LOCALS, ALSO BARRA OR AUS
CHASE MODELSKI
MEET CHASE
CHASE MODELSKI
HOMETOWN:
SINGER ISLAND, FL
NICKNAME:
MODELO
FAVORITE MEAL:
FISH, ESPECIALLY WHEN I CATCH IT
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-BUT QUADS ARE NICE TOO
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
IP BOARDIES, SUNGLASSES, AND A GOOD CREW
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
BOARDIES, CROWDS AREN'T THE WORST
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
PERFECT EMPTY BEACHBREAK
CRUZ LANCASTER
MEET CRUZ
CRUZ LANCASTER
HOMETOWN:
OUTER BANKS, NC
NICKNAME:
N/A
FAVORITE MEAL:
FILET MIGNON OR FISH TACOS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
ALL KINDS-DEPENDS ON THE WAVE
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
GREENBUSH, G-LAND, SUPER SUCKS (3 ESSENTIAL SURF TRIPS)
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
BOARDIES AND WHAT CROWD? I DON'T SEE A CROWD...
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
G-LAND, 6-8 FOOT SPEEDIES REEF WITH MY BOYS
DANTE SILVA
MEET DANTE
DANTE SILVA
HOMETOWN:
LAHAINA, HI
NICKNAME:
MOOKIE
FAVORITE MEAL:
UNDERCOOKED STEAK THAT I TRIED TO MAKE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
CAPTAIN FIN THRUSTERS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
FILMER, FRIENDS, SOMETHING TO SLEEP ON
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
I DON'T EVEN WANNA KNOW WHAT WEARING A 5M FEELS LIKE.
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
GREENBUSH
IAN BLOCH
MEET IAN
IAN BLOCH
HOMETOWN:
MARGATE CITY, NJ
NICKNAME:
I-BALL
FAVORITE MEAL:
BACON, EGG, AND CHEESE BAGEL
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
2+1
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
IPD BOARDIES, THE BOYS, LOCAL BEER
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WITH NO ONE OUT!
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
SECRET CARRIBEAN ISLAND WITH NO ONE AROUND, BRIGHT BLUE WATER, PERFECT LEFT TUBES.
JORGE DELGADO
MEET JORGE
JORGE DELGADO
HOMETOWN:
ISABELA, PUERTO RICO
NICKNAME:
JORGITO
FAVORITE MEAL:
RICE & BEANS W/ A WHOLE FRIED RED SNAPPER AND A SIDE OF TOSTONES W/ GARLIC
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FUTURES AM1 TECH FLEX
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
FRIENDS TO FROTH WITH, QUIVER, HYDRATION
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED AND BOARDIES, BUT I'VE HAD SOME MEMORABLE SOLO SESSIONS ROCKING THE 5MIL
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
LANCES RIGHT, MENTAWAIS. BEEN DREAMING OF BACKDOORING THE DOUBLE UP SINCE A GROM
JOSE ANGEL MORALES
MEET JOSE
JOSE ANGEL MORALES
HOMETOWN:
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
NICKNAME:
I DON'T GO BY A NICKNAME
FAVORITE MEAL:
RICE N BEANS WITH SOME CHICKEN
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER BUT I'LL TAKE A TWIN OUT ANYDAY
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNSCREEN, Y2K FACEPLANT 22", BOARDS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES ALL DAY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
I WANNA SURF GREENBUSH ONE DAY, THAT'D BE COOL
MAURI RIVERO
MEET MAURI
MAURI RIVERO
HOMETOWN:
SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO, MEXICO
NICKNAME:
MAURI
FAVORITE MEAL:
TACOS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
TRI FCS2
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARDIES, FU WAX, SURFBOARD
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
INDONESIA
MICAH ABADIE
MEET MICAH
MICAH ABADIE
HOMETOWN:
DANA POINT, CA
NICKNAME:
MORT
FAVORITE MEAL:
ANY SUSHI, BUT CRUNCHY ROLL WITH SOME MISO SOUP
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER, BUT A TWINNY EVERY NOW AND THEN
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
THE BOYS, SUNSCREEN, GOOD FOOD
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM-I'D DO ANYTHING TO AVOID A CROWD
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
RESTAURANTS, CLOUDBREAK, ANY LEFT BARREL
NESHER DIAZ
MEET NESHER
NESHER DIAZ
HOMETOWN:
PUERTO ESCONDIDO, OAXACA
NICKNAME:
N/A
FAVORITE MEAL:
SASHIMI
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FUTURES DANE REYNOLDS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNSCREEN, WATER, BOARDS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
BALI, INDONESIA
NOAH GRAY
MEET NOAH
NOAH GRAY
HOMETOWN:
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
NICKNAME:
NOJAH
FAVORITE MEAL:
A GOOD STEAK
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FUTURES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
STEP-UP, 22" BOARDIES, SUNSCREEN
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
WEST AUS
THOMAS BRUCE
MEET THOMAS
THOMAS BRUCE
HOMETOWN:
NAGS HEAD, NC
NICKNAME:
BRUCEY, TB
FAVORITE MEAL:
ENCHILADAS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-FCS2 AM LARGE
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SPF50, WHITE TEES, AND GOOD PEOPLE
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M ALL DAY!
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
CLEAN WINTER DAY AT HOME WITH THE BOYS
TYLER KNATZ
MEET TYLER
TYLER KNATZ
HOMETOWN:
OCEANSIDE, CA
NICKNAME:
N/A
FAVORITE MEAL:
SUSHI
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
MEDIUMS W/ A SMALL TRAILER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
IPD BOARIES, CHEMISTRY SURFBOARDS, SURFACE SUNSCREEN, AND FRIENDS!
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M WETTIE AND NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MENTAWAI ISLANDS
RYAN MEEKINS
MEET RYAN
RYAN MEEKINS
HOMETOWN:
AVON, NC
NICKNAME:
THOMAS
FAVORITE MEAL:
PIZZA
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FUTURES THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNSCREEN, FOOD, BOARD
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M WETTIE
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
INDONESIA
GREY WALKER
MEET GREY
GREY WALKER
HOMETOWN:
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
GREY
FAVORITE MEAL:
CHIPOTLE QUESADILLA, CHIPS AND GUAC
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
EXCLUDING SURFBOARD AND WETSUIT, SKATEBOARD, SNACKS, SWIM FINS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
KANDUI
RAIKI NISHIDA
MEET RAIKI
RAIKI NISHIDA
HOMETOWN:
SAN CLEMENTE
NICKNAME:
SAMBA
FAVORITE MEAL:
RAMEN
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FCS THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARDIES, SURFBOARD, CAMERA
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M AND NO ONE OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
CHILE
ASHER HODGMAN
MEET ASHER
ASHER HODGMAN
HOMETOWN:
DANA POINT, CA
NICKNAME:
ASH
FAVORITE MEAL:
SKETCHY TACO STANDS IN MEXICO
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
2+1S AND TRI FINS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARDIES, WAX, SUNSCREEN
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
BOARDIES WITH A CROWD BECAUSE I'LL BURN WHOEVER IS ON THE WAVE
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
FIJI-THAT PLACE LOOKS RAD
PERRY SIGANOS
MEET PERRY
PERRY SIGANOS
HOMETOWN:
LONGPORT, NJ
NICKNAME:
POPPER OR "THE SPARTAN"
FAVORITE MEAL:
SUSHI
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
TRI FIN
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
LIQUID IV, VASELINE, CASH
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M WITH NO ONE OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
TAVARUA
HUDSON REED
MEET HUDSON
HUDSON REED
HOMETOWN:
DANA POINT, CA
NICKNAME:
HUD DAWG
FAVORITE MEAL:
STREET TACOS, I CAN EAT 10 AFTER A LONG SESH
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
TWINNY WHEN IT'S SMALL, THEN THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
3MIL IPD SUIT, SHORTBOARD, BOARDIES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M WITH NO ONE OUT-I GET ALL THE WAVES AND IPD SUITS MAKE ANY WATER FEEL WARM
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
EMPTY CLOUDBREAK, SO I CAN GET DRAINED DOWN THE LINE AND THEN DO HACKS. ALSO THE WATER IS CRYSTAL CLEAR AND SOMEONE'S FILMING FROM THE SIDE.
BEAR HOLTZE
MEET BEAR
BEAR HOLTZE
HOMETOWN:
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
NICKNAME:
BEAR
FAVORITE MEAL:
STIR FRY
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER 2+1
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNSCREEN, SNACKS, WATER
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MENTAWAI ISLANDS
JACK GUGGENHEIMER
MEET JACK
JACK GUGGENHEIMER
HOMETOWN:
WILMINGTON, NC
NICKNAME:
GUGGS
FAVORITE MEAL:
CHEESBURGER
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER- FUTURES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNCREEN, SNACKS, AND WAX
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
ANYWHERE
AURELIO PRIETO
MEET AURELIO
AURELIO PRIETO
HOMETOWN:
GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR
NICKNAME:
MAXIMUS AURELIUS OR JUST PRIMO
FAVORITE MEAL:
WE HAVE THIS WEIRD CHEESE BREAD AND YOGURT BACK HOME CALLED YOGURT Y PAN DE YUCA, IF NOT ALWAYS DOWN FOR TACOS OR A BURRITO
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER-AM2 TECH FLEX FUTURES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
PERU, HAWAII, INDO (ESSENTIAL TRIPS AS A SURFER)
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES, MAYBE JUST STAY IN THE CROWD IDK MAN F**K THE WETSUIT AND THE SHARKS
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
APOCALYPSE OR P-PASS
KINGSTON PALAKIKO
MEET KINGSTON
KINGSTON PALAKIKO
HOMETOWN:
MILILANI, HI
NICKNAME:
HAMMAH OR FURD
FAVORITE MEAL:
TERI BURGERS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER FUTURES, SMALL JJF
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
TOOTHBRUSH, IPAD, ALL MY IPD GEAR
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
BOARDIES WITH A CROWD
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
BALI WITH FRIENDS
JACOB BROWN
MEET JACOB
JACOB BROWN
HOMETOWN:
DANA POINT, CA
NICKNAME:
JB
FAVORITE MEAL:
TACOS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNSCREEN, SURFBOARD, GOOD SNACKS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WITH NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MEXICAN POINTS OR SANDBARS
BRYCEN DEPASS
MEET BRYCEN
BRYCEN DEPASS
HOMETOWN:
CHARLESTON, SC
NICKNAME:
BRYCEN
FAVORITE MEAL:
BURRITOS OR TACOS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BACKUP BOARDS, SUNSCREEN, AND WAX
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES FOR SURE
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
WOULD LOVE TO GET TUBED AT SKELETON BAY, NAMIBIA
ROLANDO OZUNA
MEET ROLANDO
ROLANDO OZUNA
HOMETOWN:
PASCUALES, MEXICO
NICKNAME:
POLZY
FAVORITE MEAL:
MOMS ENCHILADAS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
QUAD
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
PASSPORT, CASH, SPEARGUN
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT. ANY DAY!
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
CLOUDBREAK ON A MACKING SWELL. HOPEFULLY I CAN GET A WAVE LIKE JENSEN HASSETTS!
JASON MCLEAN
MEET JASON
JASON MCLEAN
HOMETOWN:
NORAH HEAD, NSW
NICKNAME:
SHOOTER
FAVORITE MEAL:
SOLYANKA SOUP
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FCS- AM LARGE FOR MORE POWER, MF LARGE FOR BEACHIES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
JS QUIVER, PLENTY OF SUNSCREEN, IPD BOARDIES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT, ONLY DONE ONCE IN MY LIFE IN ICELAND-WAS EPIC. F THE GOLDY!
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
SALINA CRUZ OR JBAY
CADEN BEAR
MEET CADEN
CADEN BEAR
WYATT HALBMAIER
MEET WYATT
WYATT HALBMAIER
HOMETOWN:
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
TIMMY
FAVORITE MEAL:
POKE BOWLS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARDS, FRIENDS, FOOD
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MIL AND NOBODY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
INDO
JADEN SANFORD
MEET JADEN
JADEN SANFORD
HOMETOWN:
SATELLITE BEACH, FL
NICKNAME:
SANFORD
FAVORITE MEAL:
FISH, VENISON, BURRITOS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, BOARDIES, SUNSCREEN
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED WITH BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
PIPELINE
JUDE IERVOLINO
MEET JUDE
JUDE IERVOLINO
HOMETOWN:
DANA POINT, CA
NICKNAME:
N/A
FAVORITE MEAL:
A NICE BURGER
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
SINGLE OR TWINNY
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
IPD BOARDIES, SURFBOARD, MONEY
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED WITH BOARDIES CAUSE IT NEVER GETS INSANELY WARM WHERE I LIVE
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
NOOSA
KIELAN JARDINI
MEET KIELAN
KIELAN JARDINI
HOMETOWN:
OAHU, HAWAII
NICKNAME:
JKASHIWAI
FAVORITE MEAL:
STEAK, RICE, CORN
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FUTURES VAPOR CORES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
IPD BOARDIES, SURFBOARD, FU WAX
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
BOARDIES WITH A CROWD
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
KEWALOS (I ALWAYS GET TO SURF IT)
NICK GIUNTA
MEET NICK
NICK GIUNTA
HOMETOWN:
SOMERS POINT, NJ
NICKNAME:
NACHO
FAVORITE MEAL:
CHICKEN PARM
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
TWINNIES, BUT THERE'S A WAVE FOR EVERYTHING
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
WETSUIT OR BOARDIES, SUNNIES, DING REPAIR KIT
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
ALASKA AND IRELAND
MASON GRAF
MEET MASON
MASON GRAF
HOMETOWN:
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
NICKNAME:
GRAF ATTACK
FAVORITE MEAL:
IN N OUT TRIPLE TRIPLE WITH A STRAWBERRY SHAKE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARD, BOARDIES, SUNSCREEN
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND EMPTY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
LANCES RIGHT
MADDOX MCELWEE
MEET MADDOX
MADDOX MCELWEE
HOMETOWN:
OCEAN CITY, NJ
NICKNAME:
GROM
FAVORITE MEAL:
CHICKEN AND RICE LETTUCE WRAPS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
WAVE CHECKS WITH THE BOYS, BOARDS, AND WAX
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WETSUIT, BOOTS, GLOVES, NO ONE OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
INDO
MICHAEL RYE
MEET MICHAEL
MICHAEL RYE
HOMETOWN:
NORTH HAMPTON, NH
NICKNAME:
NO NICKNAME BUT SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MIKEY
FAVORITE MEAL:
ANY KIND OF PASTA
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
TWIN
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNSCREEN, BOARDS, IPD BOARDIES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
FOR SURE PERFECT WAVES IN A 5MM
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
ANY PERFECT WAVES WITH FRIENDS AND NO ONE OUT
LEVI MAUGA
MEET LEVI
LEVI MAUGA
HOMETOWN:
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
NICKNAME:
MR. MAUGS
FAVORITE MEAL:
SONNY'S
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
JOHN/MICK THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
FRIENDS, GOOD WAVES, BOARDS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MENTAWAI ISLANDS
DIEGO SANCHEZ
MEET DIEGO
DIEGO SANCHEZ
HOMETOWN:
COSTA ESMERALDA, PANAMA
NICKNAME:
DSANCH
FAVORITE MEAL:
ACAI, FRUITS, PEANUT BUTTER, GRANOLA
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FSCII KOLOHE FINS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
FRIENDS, GOOD WAVES, BOARDS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED WITH BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MEXICO
KAINALU MCCORMICK
MEET KAINALU
KAINALU MCCORMICK
HOMETOWN:
NORTH SHORE OF OAHU, HI
NICKNAME:
N/A
FAVORITE MEAL:
POKE BOWLS DAILY
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FSCII MICK FINS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARDS, BARRELS, DA BOYZ
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES ALL DAY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
NAMIBIA
JACK MADDEN
MEET JACK
JACK MADDEN
HOMETOWN:
HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
NICKNAME:
JACK JACK
FAVORITE MEAL:
ACAI BOWLS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARD, FINS, WAX
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM AND NO ONE OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
PERFECT EMPTY BEACHIE OFF THE GRID
DYLAN WILMERS
MEET DYLAN
DYLAN WILMERS
HOMETOWN:
SANTA CRUZ, CA
NICKNAME:
I HAVE LOTS BUT DYL IS THE MAIN ONE
FAVORITE MEAL:
ACAI BOWLS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SUNSCREEN, DING KIT, HEADPHONES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WITH NOBODY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
PANAMA
KOA DEPUYDT
MEET KOA
KOA DEPUYDT
HOMETOWN:
NICKNAME:
FAVORITE MEAL:
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
TIMOTHY FANDEY
MEET TIM
TIMOTHY FANDEY
HOMETOWN:
CARLSBAD, CA
NICKNAME:
TIMO
FAVORITE MEAL:
POKE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, BOARDIES, WAX
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
SUIT AND NO ONE OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
UNDISCOVERED SLAB
TEO SIMON
MEET TEO
TEO SIMON
HOMETOWN:
TAMARINDO, COSTA RICA
NICKNAME:
SAIMON
FAVORITE MEAL:
SUSHI
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FCS2 MICK FANNING
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
WATER BOTTLE, VIDEO GUY, GOOD WAVES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
INDONESIA
REED VAUGHN
MEET REED
REED VAUGHN
HOMETOWN:
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
NICKNAME:
N/A
FAVORITE MEAL:
ZEKE'S BLACKENED TUNA WITH RICE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER...ALL DAY
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
FLIP FLOPS, IPD HOODIE, JARRITOS
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM WITH MY DAD OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
SKELETON BAY
PIERCE O'LEARY
MEET PIERCE
PIERCE O'LEARY
HOMETOWN:
LOS ANGELES, CA
NICKNAME:
P
FAVORITE MEAL:
BREAKY BURRITOS
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTERS & 2+1
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
FRIENDS, BOARDIES, SPEAKER
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM NOBODY OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
NEW ZEALAND
BRYSE CELAYA
MEET BRYSE
BRYSE CELAYA
HOMETOWN:
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
NICKNAME:
B DAWG
FAVORITE MEAL:
POKE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
WAVES, WEATHER, LOTS OF UNDERWEAR
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
I WOULD SAY 5MM BECAUSE CROWDS ARE EGGY
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
INDONESIA
CAMPBELL HOGAN
MEET CAMPBELL
CAMPBELL HOGAN
HOMETOWN:
JUPITER, FL
NICKNAME:
N/A
FAVORITE MEAL:
ACAI BOWLS, FILET MIGNON, PIZZA
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FUTURES THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
SURFBOARD, BOARDIES, 1MM TOPPER
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED WITH BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
LANCES RIGHT
DONOVAN MOSS
MEET DONOVAN
DONOVAN MOSS
HOMETOWN:
BIG ISLAND HILO, HI
NICKNAME:
DONY
FAVORITE MEAL:
BURRITO DELUXE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER FUTURES
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARD, MONEY, IPD GEAR
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
BOARDSHORTS 100%
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
DEFINITELY G-LAND
MIKEL KAUFFMANN
MEET MIKEL
MIKEL KAUFFMANN
HOMETOWN:
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
NICKNAME:
ULTRA
FAVORITE MEAL:
ACAI
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
FCS MICK FANNINGS
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
MUNCHIES, WETSUIT TOP, WAVES
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
5MM NO ONE OUT
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
TAHITI
LEONEL PÉREZ
MEET LEONEL
LEONEL PÉREZ
HOMETOWN:
LA SALADITA, MÉX
NICKNAME:
LEON
FAVORITE MEAL:
TACOS DE PASTOR
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
THRUSTER, FCS2 FT
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
FRIENDS, PEANUT BUTTER, SUNSCREEN
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
BOARDIES AND ONLY A LITTLE CROWDED
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
MACARONIES, INDO
DC LEWIS
MEET DC
DC LEWIS
HOMETOWN:
COCOA, FL
NICKNAME:
D
FAVORITE MEAL:
CHICKEN BURRITO FROM CHIPOTLE
PREFERRED FIN SETUP:
MED. THRUSTER
3 TRIP ESSENTIALS:
BOARDS, BAGGIES, WAX
5M WETSUIT WITH NO ONE OUT OR CROWDED IN BOARDIES:
CROWDED IN BOARDIES
DREAM SURF DESTINATION:
SNAPPER ROCKS