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Keani Canullo (@keanicanullo) The paddle back out to lineup or just floating on water? Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
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Haley Otto (@haleysurfergirl) I have the hardest time getting good shots of Haley. She sits way out the back and waits for the bigger sets. Glad a swam a bit farther out to snag this shot. Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
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Michael Van Hohenstein (@monkey_surfer_13) Monkey is always stoked out of his mind. 1' or 4' it just doesn't matter. He catches more waves than anyone. It's like he's on a conveyor belt on the inside. Not to mention his style is just top notch. Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
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Toots (@mr._toots) The King of Queens. What more is there to say?? If Toots is out there, I'm out there. Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
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Sophia Culhane (@sophia_the_surfer_girl) I love shooting Sophia and her rainbow board..those colors just pop! This is one of my favorite shots over the last several months. Despite being a packed lineup, this one just gives me that empty lineup Indo type feeling. Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
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Kaniela Stewart (@kani_tsunami) Kani just straight rips. He holds his noserides longer than anyone, his style is maxed out, and when the waves allow him to hi-pro he goes completely nuclear. One of the best all-around guys out there for sure. Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
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Kelis Kaleopaa (@keliskaleopaa) It was so cold and the waves were pretty bad on this particular night. Glad I stayed out to snag this last wave of Kelis'. She's just so graceful and the way to dances on the board is magic. Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
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Dominque Miller (nique_miller) Mahalo to The Inertia for letting me take over your IG for the day!! Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
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James Culhane (@james.culhane) Waikiki is such a magical place. When the clouds and and lighting are just right you can get some pretty insane backlit sunset shots. James with perfect positioning. Photo: Will Walling//@will_is_dakine
When I first moved to Oahu, all I wanted to do was photograph shortboarding. Airs, turns, and barrels were all I cared about.
It wasn’t until about a year ago that my passion for shooting longboarding was unlocked. I remember watching Toots glide for the first time, I remember Keliz Moniz’ perfect positioning and graceful walks to the nose, and of course, I can’t forget the Waikiki “grom squad.” The beauty, the effortlessness, and the gravity-defying noserides enthralled me, and my lens has been locked on it all ever since.
This collection really captures my style and focus perfectly. Like all photographers, I want to capture a moment in time — freeze it for that split second the shutter opens and closes. Recently, my attention has really shifted towards the Waikiki groms. They are incredibly talented and I really hope to help bring longboarding closer to the main stage.
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