more photos from 2007.  Joshua Moniz the little shy kid and the most power surfing kid…

Seth Moniz not so shy.  at this age, he already set his mind to become World Champion…

Kelia Moniz was about 13 years old at this time.  i use to go to the contests to watch her surf.  little did she know, she would become 2x World Champion.  it was a great journey girl…

and lots of people didn’t know how good Kelia could shortboard.  she use to rip!

but the longboard is what matched her style more.  and at age 13, she was doing things nobody could do.  i would have countless photo sessions like this with her and always think “this girl is going to be something special…”

Bulls Eye!

Good morning 4:40am.
North shore HUGE! 12-15′ and dangerous.
Ala Moana knee high and clean.
Diamond Head waist high and fun.
Light East winds at 15mph.
Sunny and warm.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

after i caught 3 waves in the dark on my foil, i went to work on Mayuki.  it was still so early that the sun wasn’t up yet.

there is an older Korean husband and wife that run Aloha Upholstery.  very nice people that i love to take my business to.

after 8 years in the sun all day long, my seats finally needed some love.  decided to do it a little different this time.  should last over 10 years.  can’t wait to pick it up!

i wanted color on my board so i knew exactly who to take it to.  Jeannie Chesser!!!  she did this in one day and now my board has a brighter life!!!  thanks Jeannie!

Trinko is working on my next foil model which will be called Model 1.5.  we’re adding more bevel on the rails for more stability, and also softening the edge for more forgiveness.  i’m confident that this one will be my best one!