July 13, 1993 // Santa Barbara, California
Synopsis:
Though he’s only 15, Connor doesn’t surf like a kid. With his solid turns and smooth, mature style, you could easily mistake him for a seasoned pro. This year, he finished sixth at the ISA World Juniors Games, won the NSSA West Coast Championships for Explorer Juniors and Explorer Boys, and won the NSSA Open Juniors Conference title for Southwest region.
Variables:
While the waist-high-wave punt is the specialty of many of today’s groms, Connor cites both small surf and airs as his major weaknesses.
Forecast:
Though he hones his skills on Rincon’s perfect rights, he makes his rounds each year—from Hawaii to Australia to Bali—and has perfected his ability in a variety of conditions. Get him in overhead, powerful surf, and you’ll really see him shine.