OPJ PROFILES

NAT YOUNG

Birthday: June 17, 1991
Hometown: Santa Cruz, California, USA
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: O’Neill Surfshop, O’Neill, Nike 6.0, Oakley, Sexwax, future fins, Stretch Boards, Creatures of Leisure, Freestyle watches

Straight-outta Santa Cruz, the young legend named after an old legend. Young is known for dominating Northern California point breaks, and is one of the younger generation who will likely be future Dream Tour champions.

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EVAN GEISELMAN

Birthday: August 31, 1993
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: Hurley, Nike 6.0, Red Bull, Oakley, Jack’s, Dakine, Orion Surfboards, Sexwax

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KIRON JABOUR
Birthday: January 10, 1991
Hometown: North Shore, O’ahu
Stance: Regular
Sponsors: Quiksilver, Kommunity Project

ALEJO MUNIZ
Birthday: February 22, 1988
Hometown: Santa Catarina, Brazil
Stance: Regular
Sponsors: Quiksilver, Future Fins, Ricardo Martin Surfboards

The Brazilian contest machine had a slew of victories and top finishes in 2009. With the momentum behind him Muniz will be surfing strong and be looking to get key points on this year’s Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro.

GABRIEL MEDINA
Birthday: March 22, 1993
Hometown: Maresias, Brazil
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: Nike 6.0, Ripcurl, FCS

The young goofy-footer from Brazil, has showed his strength as a competitor, with a semi-final finish in the ASP World Junior Championships and winning the 2009 ISA World Junior Title.

GRANGER LARSEN
Birthday: February 3, 1990
Hometown: Lahaina, Hawaii
Stance: Regular
Sponsors: Billabong, DVS, Dakine

Honolua local and all around ripper, Larsen has been making serious headway in the Juniors and now has his sights set on World Tour and global domination.

MITCH CREWS
Birthday: April 5, 1990
Hometown: Currumbin, Austrailia
Stance: Regular
Sponsors: Hurley, Electric, DVS, FCS

An excellent competitor and protege of Mick Fanning, Crews has dominated most contests he has entered. Big punts and giant speed carves will ensure the Crews is a presence on the leader boards.

MAXIME HUSCENOT
Birthday: May 17, 1992
Hometown: St. Gilles, Reunion Island
Stance: Regular
Sponsors: Quiksilver, Quiksilver surfboards

Carrying the torch for Reunion Island, Huscenot has been training hard, and it shows. He won the ASP World Juniors in Narribean and is the first Frenchman to do so. Look for him to follow in the footsteps of former winners such as Andy Irons, Parko, Adriano de Souza and Jordy Smith.

JOCOB HALSTEAD
Birthday: May 4, 1994
Hometown: La Jolla, California USA
Stance: Regular
Sponsors: Hurley, Rusty, Nixon, Dakine, DC

This San Diego standout, has been cutting his teeth at La Jolla’s various reefs, showing that he can throw big airs and get barreled with the best on them.

CRISTOBAL DE COL
Birthday: June 28, 1993
Hometown: Lima, Peru
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: Lost, Red Bull

Barrel riding prodigy and Peru’s first ambassador to global arena, De Col is not weighed down by the pressure. Expect his fine-tuned front side attack, to destroy some Lower’s Lefts.