They get to meet people all over the world, and they get to bring their glory back to Hawai‘i,” Tony says.

And here’s the heaviest thing in 4-man heats; top 4 waves. All Rights Reserved.its plethora of opportunities that, indeed, boosted him to the Prime-Qualified status he retains.We are a multi-media production company located on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. We surf there for two hours and if you’re lucky you get 5 waves. Bio. But surfing wasn’t a top priority in his family at that time, and the concept of making a living as a professional surfer wasn’t in Tony’s vocabulary.“Right out of high school I did odd jobs. Some were top 5 waves. The next thing I know I’m making the semis and I’m into the Triple Crown starting the next week. If I won, it would have been $10k! I told myself I wasn’t going to think like that. social market rate. But just being out there with them and trading off waves… I was going from 1st to 4th, 1st to 4th and back and forth. $38.15. I’m seeing how it goes heat by heat and wave by wave. Tony is a doer, leaving all the talk for later or sometimes never. No money until you got to the top 16. Huge learning experience, again.”.This Vans Triple Crown, Josh is looking to draw from his confidence and learn from his past mistakes.“I’m finally comfortable. And it’s good for him to share, it helps a lot.”.Up until the last few years, there was not much of a junior pro circuit to enter in Hawai‘i. You will prolong your inheritance of sponsorship.”.After taking a break from surfing professionally for 13 years, Tony is now back in the mix of competition travel, as his sons, Josh and Seth embark on their on version of his past life with dad by their side as guide, coach and mentor.“I love being in this part of their lives,” says Tony. Josh entered the HIC Pro, 4 star at Sunset with guidance from his dad and sponsors and the rest is history.“They told me to enter the Triple Crown in case you make heats in the HIC Pro. You would surf 5 times and by the time you got to the final, you’re hammered, cramping up in your arms … it was like the Ironman.”.Although the formats were taxing, Tony was a very consistent competition surfer and always found a way to break out with a positive result. “Getting some Hawaiian blood on tour would be huge for us. It’s the hardest thing ever. We push each other to surf better. High. Local. I was having too much fun surfing in those heats, sometimes catch too many little waves and making a few more mistakes then a should have.

FOOTAGE Landon Hayashi Tony Heff Matt Heirakuji Kalani Minihan Ryan Moss Tim Reardon Dan Scott Ryan Simalchik SHIBBY STYLEE Cole Yamane WATER CINEMATOGRAPHY Kalani Minihan Ryan Moss DRONE OPERATION SHIBBY STYLEE MUSIC “HUSSLE & MOTIVATE” Album – Victory Lap Nipsey Hussle “The […] Now I definitely know what not do. The young surfer learned quickly that competition in the Triple Crown is next level.“I was so nervous, my first wave I got an 8 and I was tripping out. Having a jersey and needing two waves is super difficult. I thought I’d make the heat when I got the score. HAMMAH TIME presents, FRUITION a video directed by Cole Yamane featuring Seth Moniz. I’ll always remember that heat.“Approaching this Triple Crown, I’ve been surfing and training and trying out new boards. When I see him win something it fires me up and same when he sees me do well. - WSL / Keoki Saguibo. Activity.

The Moniz Legacy starts with this man.“I followed my passion. I’ve been watching all these guys and surfing with them, and being in the Triple Crown has helped me plenty and now I’m ready.”,Looking back, Josh had to give thanks to the newly implicated Junior events and.“The junior pro at Pipe and Sunset do so much for us.

We call it fate. CPM. It was a great experience. Price Range. With both of them now chasing the WSL tour, their family bond and combined work ethic could prove lethal for all who stand in their way.“It’s pretty cool being able to travel and do the QS with Seth. First at Pipe, then Sunset and hopefully it keeps growing. If they can find themselves on the World Tour one day… that would put a big smile on my face.” (He’s already smiling.