July 29, 1989 // Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Synopsis: Part of yet another brotherly talent pool bred in Florida, Cody is the eldest sibling of a trio of that’s been grabbing attention in the Sunshine State. A win at the Quiksilver King of the Peak at Sebastian Inlet—an event that’s been won by Slater and C.J. Hobgood in the past—marked the high-water point of his year.
Variables: An NSSA standout and USA Surf Team member, Cody is a tenacious competitor. But what else can he do?
Forecast: Quite a lot, actually. Freakishly progressive, he has a deep bag of aerial assets, a skill that has some comparing his approach to Taj Burrow’s. If he can continue to make the media notice his talents in a jersey, as well as his skills above the lip, Cody may just follow in his footsteps.