Respect is something that is earned. In Japan respect (meiyo) is an honour. In Newport respect is also an honour but, in the surf, it is earned.
Kanoa Igarashi has earned the respect of the locals at Newport. This 10-year old is sponsored by HSS and O'Neil. With moves like
hard cutbacks,
smackin' the lip,
tail slides,
style beyond his one decade,
Look out! Typhoon Kanoa is on his way.
