Kamalehua Keohokapu at Oceanside Pier

Popular surf media would have you believe that it's a small, elite group of surfers that are at the forefront of modern day high performance surfing on both long- and shortboards. However, walk up to virtually any spot and you'll discover underground rippers that are pushing the limits each and every day. Local girl Kamalehua Keohokapu flat out rips! She turns around and goes on the latest of drops and where most surfers would straighten off, she'll square off the bottom and just blast the oncoming section. With JettyGirl stickers on her truck and a warm Hawaiian smile on her face, any day spent shooting with Kamal is a wonderful day indeed!

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Ten Toes by Kelly Nicely

It happened at midday (of course) but the best completed 10 I've ever seen came under the toes of North Carolina's Kelly Nicely. Quirky and seemingly disorganized at times (especially when it comes to locating a bar of wax), Kelly has pulled off what few people I know have ...a double major leading to two science degrees, a successful science career, and a nice home in San Diego County, all the while continuing to put in top notch performances in the water. Great surfer, even better friend.

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