Strengthened by God…This best describes a true Hawaiian surfer, Ezekiel Lau (better known as Zeke), the current 2009 National Scholastic Surfing Association’s Open Junior’s Champion. He is coming of age as a competitor to be reckoned with! Creative and spontaneous, Ezekiel Lau is the next generation of innovation. Standing at an imposing 6’, his size doesn’t hinder his choreography in the water. Zeke is known for having a unique blend of style, speed, and power. Wearing his personality on his sleeve, one can only be captivated as you watch him interface with the ocean. Uniquely his own, Ezekiel sets himself apart as a private school student at Kamehameha Schools (an Institution for students of Hawaiian Ancestry) while pursuing a competitive surfing career. Surfing is his passion and he hopes you will develop a passion for watching him as he comes up in rank as the next generation of surfing’s’ finest.
“He is blessed with natural athletic abilities and a great support system from family and sponsors. He is so exciting to watch surf and so pleasant to be around. He understands at such a young age that although surfing is fun, He has a job to do, and he does it well. He gets it done. And he gets it done his way.”
–Coach & Volcom Team Manager Dave Riddle
BD: 11/23/93
Raised: Honolulu, Hawaii
Education: Kamehameha Schools
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 180 lbs.
Stance: Natural
Home Spot: Kewalo Basin
Fantasy Trips: Tahiti, Australia
Board Sponsor: Currently none
Influences/Inspiration: Mick Fanning, Andy Irons, Scotty Quizon
World Travels: France, Japan, Indonesia, Bali, Ecuador, New Zealand, & California
Sponsors: Volcom, Bodyglove, Nixon, DaKine, Fitted
Major Accomplishments:
“…because nobody remembers 2nd Place.” - Dad
NSSA Nationals: 2009 Open Junior Champion
HASA: 2005 Menehune State Champ
2006 Menehune State Champ
ISA World Team: 2008 Silver Medal – Team Hawaii
2009 Silver Medal -Team Hawaii
2005 Rip Curl Grom Search – Hawaii Champion (12 & under)
2009 Quiksilver King of the Groms – Hawaii Champion
