NAT YOUNG

Birthday: June 17, 1991
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: O’Neill, Nike 6.0, Channel Islands, Oakley, Freestyle, Sexwax, Creatures of Leisure, GFH Skateboards

As the current National champ, Nat Young has Lowers on lock down. Last year, Nat put on one of the most dominant junior performances we’ve seen in decades, taking home the aforementioned national title and a huge win in front of his hometown crowd in Santa Cruz at the Coldwater Classic. Although he’s still young, Nat’s surfing and competitive savvy are wise beyond his years.

CORY ARRAMBIDE

Birthday: June 22, 1989
Hometown: Ventura, CA
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: Billabong, Globe, Spy, Al Merrick, Creatures of Leisure, Sex Wax

Hailing from Ventura, Cory Arrambide has forged a reputation for himself as a straight-up competitive beast, dangerous in any conditions. He’s got a national title notched into his belt to prove it. Although deathly talented on both his front and backhand, it’s Cory’s Mach-speed backside snap that has been sending shivers down the competition’s spine for years. Look for Cory to utilize the open walls on the rights if conditions permit.

CHRISTIAN SAENZ

Birthday: July 22, 1991
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: Hurley, HSS, DSC, Arnette, Cobian, Timmy Patterson Surfboards, Pro-Lite, Bubble Gum
Favorite Arnette shades: Wrath and Lustre; light and comfy!

EVAN GEISELMAN

Birthday: August 31, 1993
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: Hurley, Nike 6.0, Red Bull, Oakley, Jack’s, Dakine, Orion Surfboards, Sexwax

One of the most technically progressive surfers representing the East Coast, Evan Geiselman is at the forefront of the modern surfing movement, constantly dreaming up new turns, rotations, and lines. With Lowers being one of the most rippable waves on the planet, expect to see Evan blow some minds—and some fins—at the event. If you want to see where surfing will be in five years, watch Evan’s heats.

ANDREW DOHENY

Birthday: October 20, 1992
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Stance: Natural
Sponsors: Volcom, Vans, Electric, Freestyle, HSS, Sexwax, J.S. Surfboards

Andrew Doheny is Newport’s next generation personified. At 16, his freesurfing has garnered movie segments and mag spreads for years, while, competitively, past success in NSSA events have led him to the U.S. Pro Junior ranks, where, in ’08, despite what he describes as “a humbling rookie season,” he finished third overall.  Though successful at home, Andrew’s exposure to higher-grade competition on the Junior circuit abroad was rough, and he failed to make a dent at Worlds.  Last year, his main focus was on freesurfing—which paid off, exposure-wise. And he still managed to qualify for the most prestigious junior comp on the planet…all while surfing against guys four years his senior. Expect big things to come.

CHASE WILSON

Birthday: March 26, 1990
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Stance: Goofy
Sponsors: …Lost Clothing and Boards, Arnette Eyewear, DaKine, Surfside Sports

MICHAEL DUNPHY

Birthday: June 29, 1990
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Stance: Natural
Sponsors: Hurley, Reef, Arnette Eyewear, WRV, Pro Lite