May 13, 1990 // Malibu, California
Synopsis: Forget First Point, Dillon Perillo’s forsaken the single-fin and is getting the job done on a thruster. A distinguished graduate of the USA Surf Team and third-place finisher at NSSA Nationals last year, Dillon’s quickly making a name for himself outside of the retro vacuum that is Malibu.
Variables: The big-wave thing is a bit of a cause for concern. He lights it up in the small stuff, but more heavy-water time would serve him well.
Forecast: A standout in California, but needs to work on translating his success in the Golden State to a more international audience. It won’t be long before he graduates from Malibu to a trade school simply known as the WQS.