Pro Surfer, Model, and Hawaii Native Koa Smith Shares His Guide to Oahu Inline

  • Backflip
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    Cliff jumping is one of my favorite things to do when there’s no surf. It gives me a similar feeling to surfing big waves; flipping makes it that much more of a rush.

  • Driving
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    My life revolves around the waves. I spend most of my days driving here and there searching for the perfect uncrowded session.

  • Food
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    Acai bowls are a must when you come to Hawaii. (And not just for the perfect Instagram photo.)

  • Hang loose
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    Watching the sunset is a daily ritual here on the North Shore. Everyone heads to the beach to meet up to watch the sun go down.

  • Headphones
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    This time of year is contest season for me. I wait all year for the Triple Crown to kick off. This is me getting in the Zen zone before my heat.