Bonga Perkins

Legendary surfer, “Bonga” Perkins, never lives the same day more than once as he is constantly seeking new opportunities to spice up his life. World Longboard Champion, several times over, Bonga continues to impact the surfing community and industry, giving each a positive image. He perpetuates the ways of our surfing ancestors through every wave he surfs. However, it is the power emitted through his classic style of surfing that is so strong, it has left an impression not only on his archrivals, but also on the surf culture, itself.

Where were you born? Kapahulu, Hawaii

Who are your mates/ surf buddies? Kanoa Dahlin

Do you skate or snowboard? skated sometimes as a kid, but more into snowboarding

If you could hyper space anywhere in the world, right now, this very second, where would you go? back in time 30 years. i would stay in Hawaii and go back 30 years, i think that would be interesting.

Best waves? my homebreak, Haliewa, Pipe and Indo

Favorite spot? Pipe

Influences? you know what, my influences are the negative folks out there. the nay sayers. thereis motivation in trying to show them that things they think cannot be done, can be.

Besides hawaii where have your surf travels taken you? indonesia, australia, some islands, japan

Favorite food? Japanese, Hawaiian

Least favorite food? probably tomatos

Best road discovery? there was this surf spot in Japan we surfed like 9 years ago. there was no one thereand it was good. now the place is popluar and crowded. also i like going to australia. it seems like everyhot trick i think i'm gonna go rip, i arrive in Australia and the kids there are already pulling them. they are doing big things down under.

Person you'd like to meet? Hugh Heffner

Ever been on the cover of a mag? yes a few actually. in Europe, Japan, Surfer mag, and in Australia too

Any last words or life quotes you want to add? i'd just like to say stay motivated in life. try to prove the doubters and the haters wrong. show them it can be done, if you're motivated.

Bonga Perkins

Dusty Payne

Born on Oahu but lives on Maui, Dusty is one of surfing's best young talents. He has great style in the water and is a really well levelled person. Dusty is really going to shake things up and is an exciting part of our team for the future. 2006 was a great year for Dusty with 3 NSSA Regional Titles, a VQS championship, the Explorer Men’s NSSA National title, Open Men’s runner-up, a Pro Junior title, a standout performance at the Cold Water Classic and his first invite to the World Junior Championships.

Keanu Asing

Keanu is 14 and from Ewa Beach, Oahu. He got our attention winning Surf Into Summer and has only been rising since. The natural-foot has been a permanent fixture in almost every amateur final heat this year. From HASA States to the Rip Curl Grom Search to NSSA Nationals, you’ll find Keanu humbly grinning from the winner’s podium.

If the predictions are true, it’s only a matter of time before Asing’s powerful style and determined character will thrust him into the big leagues.

Leila Hurst

Like Keanu, Leila is 14 years of age. Born and raised on the island of Kauai. She started surfing when she was 4 years old and has been competing for seven years. She is home-schooled 5 days a week with a group of thirteen year olds and try to surf twice a day. Leila has traveled to Mexico for the Dino and Snips surfing camp, to New Zealand for the Billabong Junior Pro in Raglan, and to Australia for the Billabong JP, Worlds. "There is nothing I like more then traveling and experiencing great waves and different contests.