Contest / Result: |
1ST PLACE OPEN MENS SOUTHWEST EVENT 3 AT OCEANSIDE PIER OCTOBER 12-13
1ST PLACE OPEN JUNIORS SOUTHWEST EVENT 3 AT OCEANSIDE PIER OCTOBER 12-13
UNDEFEATED IN OPEN JUNIORS THIS SEASON
FINN DROPPED 12 SCORES IN THE 8 PLUS RANGE WHICH INCLUDED FOUR SPECTACULAR 9-POINT RIDES!
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Age |
13
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Hometown (City, State): |
Huntington Beach, California
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School and grade: |
Cabrillo Point Academy; 7th grade
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Favorite subject: |
Math
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Sponsors: |
Quiksilver, Huntington Surf and Sport, Sessions West Coast Deli, Futures, Prolite, Carver and Bubblegum Surf Wax.
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Equipment: |
5’7" Timmy Patterson, Pat-O model, Dark Arts.
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Coach / Trainer: |
Christian Saenz
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Age you started surfing: |
I caught my first wave at Newport River Jetties at 5 years old.
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Local surfing spot: |
Huntington Beach Pier.
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Local heroes:: |
Kanoa Igarashi and Brett Simpson.
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Surf crew: |
My brother Makai, Wyatt Yount, Zoey Kaina, Dylan Shemke and Grey Walker.
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Favorite pro surfers:: |
Griffin Colapinto, Kelly Slater and Ethan Ewing.
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Hobbies other than surfing: |
Pool, ping pong, chess, Rubik's Cubing, piano and poker.
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If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be: |
Griffin Colapinto because he has good airs, barrel riding and insane turns.
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Who has pushed your surfing the most: |
My brother Makai.
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Fantasy superpower: |
Teleportation because I could surf anywhere in the world.
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Dream wave: |
6 foot wave, three turns at the beginning, a barrel and then an air section at the end.
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Something people don't know about you: |
I get really obsessed with things and right now my obsession is Rubik’s Cubes. I can solve it in under thirty seconds. I also taught myself how to play piano.
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Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests: |
I love to compete and try to get better every time.
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Contest playlist: |
I listen to Green Day and Metallica to get fired up before I surf.
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Goals for this season: |
Win the NSSA Nationals in the Open Mens Division.
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Special people you would like to thank: |
My family, Christian Saenz and Dr. Su Wang for helping me get through my neck injury!
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