Teahupoo Quiver

People keep asking me about the sticks I’m going to be riding at Teahupoo so I thought I’d give you a little insight into my equipment. My quiver for Tahiti is made up of about 8 boards ranging from 6’1” to 6’10”. They’re all pretty much Tokoro’s [Wade Tokoro] and they’re similar boards to those I’d ride at Pipe and Backdoor. If the surf is tiny I’ll stick with something similar to the all-rounders I rode during the Aussie leg although I’ll probably go for an extra inch or two in length. I also usually go for a rounded pin-tail instead of a rounded square at Teahupoo so I get a little more hold and control in the tube. Generally the curve and shape of my bigger boards doesn’t stray too far from my all-round shortboard template, it’s just the length and tail shape change up. Hope that gives you an idea of what I’ll be working with. Stay tuned to the Billabong Pro site to catch my heats. Thanks for all the messages of support!