By Chelsea Johns

What bigger honor could a 14-year-old aspiring pro surfer receive than to be invited to star in a surf flick juxtaposing previous world champs with their Generation Y counterparts? Campbell High freshman Keanu Asing recently returned from a surf trip to Indonesia where he was compared to Hawaiian greats like Andy Irons, Dane Kealoha and Sunny Garcia for the upcoming Chris Malloy film, One Track Mind. It’s no surprise that Asing was chosen for this adventure, as the teen’s hard work in the lineup has really paid off. The natural-foot has been a permanent fixture in almost every amateur final heat this year. From HASA States to the Rip Curl Grom Search to NSSA Nationals, you’ll find Keanu humbly grinning from the winner’s podium.

If the predictions are true, it’s only a matter of time before Asing’s powerful style and determined character will thrust him into the big leagues.


Name: Keanu Asing

Age: 14

Stance: Regular

Sponsors: Billabong,VonZipper, Local Motion,Vertra Sunblock, ZEN Nutrition, Blackline Mfg, King Mac Foam

School: Campbell High School

Home break: Kewalos

Post-Session Grinds: “Anything, ‘cause after I surf I’m always hungry.”

Favorite Video Game System: Nintendo Wii

Favorite Movie: Blades Of Glory

Best Placing: 2nd Open Juniors and Explorer Boys at NSSA Nationals

Favorite Music: “Whatever gets me amped.”

Favorite Artist: Gabby Pahinui

Favorite Activity When Not Surfing: “Hang out with friends.”

Favorite Surfers: Jordy Smith, A.I, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Chas Chidester, Tonino Benson, Kai Barger and Granger Larsen.

Favorite Maneuvers: Barrels

Friend’s List: Keoni Perkins, Matty Costa, Moniz crew, Zeke Lau, Kolohe, Luke Davis and the boys.

Favorite Animals: My dogs.

Favorite Place you’ve traveled to: Indo

Surf trip dream destination: Tahiti

Contest Results: 2nd Open Juniors and Explorer Boys at 2007 NSSA Nationals, 1st Explorer Boys at 2007 NSSA Regionals, 1st Boys at 2007 HASA States

Best advice from Pops: “Two 8's, not eight 2's.”