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Cody Thompson and Carl Rosen

What’s rad about this video is the way Cody talks about his feelings for the Jacksonville area, not to mention the clips are absolute fire. But, we listen to him talk about growing up with his father right on the beach while we see a vision of the famous Jacksonville pier. We also hear him mention that his brother lives just down the road from where he lives.  It’s cool, because it’s sort of how I think a lot of people grow attached to the place they live and the waves they surf. Love from caregivers during youth plays a pivotal role in our attachment for surfing, and the waves and places we associate with that love.

QS Competitor Rodrigo Cahu

Rodrigo Cahu managed some tricky sections with power and grace on his Brazilian shaped MR surfboard.  Rodrigo is entered in the Qualifying Series event at Cocoa Beach (a QS 1000), the Ron Jon Vans Pro.  This is the only QS event in Florida. He is currently seeded in round 80. If he keeps surfing like he did when we shot this video, he is sure to smoke the competition. If you get over for this contest root him on. Continue reading QS Competitor Rodrigo Cahu