Meet O’Neill rider Kei Kobayashi and Body Glove ripper, Nick Melanson, two local Trestles groms that dominate Lowers on a daily basis. In a bitter-sweet interview, Kei and Nick talk about how stoked they are for the Hurley Pro, although bummed they are going to be kicked off their favorite wave for the week. Watch out for these two – they love burning the new guys out in the lineup!

Check out the photos from Lower Trestles free surf with Kei and Nick.

Check out more about Trestles, Hurley Pro, and the groms here! 

Groms Attack Lowers Before It’s Too Late 

Hurley Pro Tresltes 2012 Preview 

Heat Highlights Opening Day Hurley Pro 

Emily Bates (374 Posts)

As a 2012 college graduate from California State University, Long Beach, Emily enters the world with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies and a passion for surfing, cultural diversity and serving others.