December 16, 1989 // Ubatuba, Brazil
Synopsis: When Wiggolly won the ’QS Rip Curl Board Masters in England, you’d have figured him for a typical South American small-wave wizard, but his showing on some heavy winter days at Pipe and Off The Wall tell a different story. For a 19-year-old kid from Brazil, it was impressive, hell, it was impressive by any standard.
Variables: Brazilians don’t necessarily age like fine wine. Somehow a lot end up widening their stance, emphasizing the butt-squat, and just mucking up their style. Right now Wiggolly is a sharp, good-looking surfer, lets hope he remains that way.
Forecast: For Wiggolly, it’s not a matter of if, but when. He is the heir to Adriano De Souza’s thrown, and a reminder that Brazil’s next generation has definitely elevated the game.