Surf Girls 79

She may have been born in Conneticut, but lucky for Megan Abubo she moved to Hawaii by the time she was one and caught her first wave not long after. She first became a name on the pro scene in the late 90s and hasn’t relinquished her top notch spot ever since. Recognized for her power moves, comfort in the barrel and highly competitive personality, she has managed to stay on the top of the pack for ten years and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Lat34 caught up with the Oahu local to find out what it takes to be such a heavy hitter for so many years on the ASP Women’s World Tour.