OK, this is one of those 'welcome to the team' stories. This time it's O'Neill who has secured the services of 24-year old Kalani Ball, who's from Stanwell Park.
Instead of a bog standard press release, you get a few minutes of shit hot surfing plus the opportunity to praise or abuse in the comments.
It's a big win all around.
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Comments
"Praise"
There seems to be more and more powerful rail surfing going on. I love it.
Occasionally see him carving it up on a classic (not modernised) single fin. Certainly a benefit to his all around game. Good natured young fella, will make the most of the backing. Good on ya O'neill, astute signing.
What's with the feel-good WSL style Music?
makes me want to vomit it's so non-confronting
Great young bloke and, unlike a few others who can rip, always very respectful in the water and happy to chat. Hope he goes well on the circuit this year, he deserves it.