2009 Surfer Profile – Granger Larsen

Profiles - September 22, 2009 - 13:16

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2009 PROFILES
Sam Wrench*
Billy Stairmand*
Kai Barger
Davey Cathel
Shaun Joubert
Brendon Gibbens
Alejo Muniz
Jesse Mendes
Dillon Perillo
Arashi Kato
Charly Martin
Wiggolly Dantas
Marc Lacomare
Nat Young
Clay Marzo
Granger Larsen
Dewa Made Ardika
Mustofa Jeksen
Trials Winner – Bali

GRANGER LARSEN

Birthday: February 3, 1990
Hometown: Lahaina, Maui, HI
Stance: Regular
Sponsors: Billabong, DVS, Dakine
Results:
3rd: 2008 O’Neill Cold Water Classic, Santa Cruz
9th: 2009 Billabong World Junior Championships
1st: 2009 Arnette Pro Junior, Merewether, Newcastle, NSW-Australia
5th: 2009 Oakley Pro Junior Global Challenge Championships, Keramas, Bali, Indonesia

PHOTOS
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“He surfs like Bruce Irons,” tells Maui’s Micah Nickens. “I’ve been watching him and all of those Maui kids since they were little groms and Granger has really developed his sense of style over the years.” A very complete surfer, Granger Larsen is not only becoming one of the most eye-pleasing young freesurfers to watch, but he’s also got a nose for competition. Sparing with the likes of Dusty Payne, Clay Marzo, Kai Barger, and a host of Maui’s rising stars, he’s quickly becoming a seasoned competitor. When it comes to pulling in, Granger’s got no problem, even if at times he is a bit preoccupied with releasing his fins and flying through the air. Like the freesurfing/competitor conundrum that’s plagued Bruce Irons, Granger’s going to need to find his focus to take his career to the next level. All the attributes of a future star are there, now it’s just time to chose a path.