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Teo focused down the line. Photo: Tony Roberts
the Under 10 champion two years in a row, as well as the Under 12 winner, and earned a bronze at the 2016 Central American Games. Also a Volcom team member, Teo now participates in Costa Rica’s Circuito Nacional. Today, both boys live with their parents and other brother, Luc, at Hacienda Pinilla near Avellanas in Costa Rica. They free surf and train regularly in Indonesia, but have also logged water time in Tahiti, California, Portugal, Italy, Nicaragua, and of course at home in Costa Rica’s various waves. “Right now my ultimate goal for surfing is to have the most fun possible, to enjoy every moment,” said Kai. “I want to travel the world meeting new people and getting to know new surf spots.” Teo added, “We get awesome support from our family. I’ve always been a very competitive person. I want to become the best surfer I can, but be different than the others.”
www.cheboards.com In this country, both boys have taken advantage of the surfing opportunities within reach. “I actually prefer living in Costa Rica because there are more spots to surf and it’s very different than Panama,” explained Kai. ”Also now with our new board sponsor being Cheboards, we go to the shop and hang out with JD. We share our ideas on how to make our next surfboard, then see him just go do it. It’s just super cool.” Teo steps out by making music as well. He has written, sung and produced a few songs that can be found on YouTube under Teo Gale. But as you’d expect, outside of school at CRIA, he loves to surf, particularly the contests. All three brothers are very well rounded. Together, they have created a t-shirt business called Mouthless and are learning about implementing design ideas, product quality, producing and selling. A portion of the proceeds go to Boca’s Asilo, a home for the elderly in Bocas del Toros.
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