September 1, 1988 // Sunset Beach, Hawaii
Synopsis: The male torchbearer of a nearly royal surf legacy, Mason Ho has been quietly building his seed on the WQS for the past three years. Results were spotty in 2008, but he stayed visible via a strong segment in the newest …Lost movie, a win at the Oakley Pro Junior in Santa Cruz, and coverage inside a family-based profile in SURFER.
Variables: Ho slipped in the ’QS rankings last year, and it’s unclear if he’s actually trying to qualify or just cruising.
Forecast: The formula for 2009 will include every six-star WQS event on the schedule, more filming, and sharing sessions on the road with his dad and sister before, after, or during events. If he focuses, he has the talent and pedigree to have it all.