February 12, 1996 // Maui, Hawaii
Synopsis: Though he’s only 12 years old, this kid has enough video posted online from locations all over the world to make a feature film. The Maui super-grom continues to put his board in all the right places, and with good form to boot.
Variables: Right now this kid is extremely solid on the fundamentals, especially in the style zone, but what remains to be seen is if he’s going to be adding a significant bag of tricks to the equation—a prerequisite for success if he’s to stay a frontrunner.
Forecast: We know he travels well and that big moves will likely come with age and experience. We don’t expect a huge breakout this year, but we will keep him squarely on the radar screen.