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Billabong’s Tahitian Junior Team Boat Trip

By Transworld
Tue, May 20 2008 12:00 am | 0 Comments

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In between slamming down Coke's two at a time and getting slapped around by Hereiti (pictured), O'Neill Massin skippered our boat.

This kid, Enrique Aritu, had a sick style that reminded me of a miniature Bruce Irons.

Heifara Tahutini, the wildman with a mohawk, wraps one around at "Small Pass" near Teahupoo.

Hereiti Manuel.

Heremoana Luciani gouging at Small Pass.

Heremoana Luciani.

The littlest guy on the day trip; Mateia Hiquily.

Much to the delight of the Tahitian groms, the one and only Occy made an appearance. As he was paddling out, they're like, "Occy! Occy!" He's probably the most loved surfer in the world.

Occy's carving 360. How many 40 year olds can do this?

The President of the Tahitian Surfing Federation, Pascal Luciani.

Pascal Luciani at "Big Pass", a really rippable wave near Vairao.

The star of the day, Tamaroa McComb midway through a huge air. He pulled it too.

For my money, Tamaroa McComb is hands down the best 16 year old surfer in the world.

Teoro Tahutini comes from a family full of ripping surfers. His dad and brother regularly do well in the Air Tahiti Nui/Von Zipper Trials, next year, Teoro will do the same.

Thomas Chamula from nearby Toahotu.

With this group of shredders, the future of Tahitian surfing is looking good.

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