Grom Report


Ezekiel Lau is one of those kids who doesn’t say much, but he doesn’t have to, he lets his surfing do the talking. When Zeke does have something to say, he’s articulate and witty. A Kamehameha student, he’s definitely all there. Zeke is known for his fins-free surfing and his shaved head, a testament to his determination to win Nationals. Keeping that dome glowing must be a daily ritual. Respectful of his elders and peers, Zeke can be seen hitting lips and pulling in from Kewalos to Bowls on a daily basis. Right, left, lip hits and airs, he’s a staple on the south shore all summer and known to put his time in the water at Pipe and other various locales all winter. Zeke’s holding a nice bag of tricks and with his focus on surfing backed up by classroom knowledge spilling out from his ears, he’s ready to grow his hair. —Tony Heff

Name: Ezekiel Lau                           

Nickname: Zeke

Age: 14

Stance: Regular

Sponsors: Volcom, Dragon, DVS, Nixon, JS Surfboards, Grappling Unlimited, Dakine

School: Kamehameha

Hometown: Kalihi

Home Break: Kewalo Basin

Post Session Grinds: McDonalds

Favorite Video Game System: XBOX 360

Favorite Movie: Friday

Favorite Music: Rap

Favorite Activity When Not Surfing: Training

Favorite Surfers: Bruce and Andy Irons, Mick Fanning, Jordy Smith, Taj Burrow

Favorite Maneuvers: Barrels

Friend’s List: Hawaiians

Surf Trip Dream Destination: Mentawai Islands

Best Contest Results:
2005 – 2nd NSSA Nationals Open Boys Division
2005 – 1st HASA State Championships Menehune Division
2008 – 2nd NSSA Nationals Open Juniors Division

Best Advice from Pops: Just win Nationals so you can grow your hair out.

Highlights in your surfing career: My first two trips to Indo.

What are your plans for the future? To make it to the WCT.

Where have you traveled to? Indo, Japan, France, and California

What bugs you the most? My siblings

Girlfriend? Looking or no time? Hahahahaha!

Would you ever ride a fish or a twin fin? Yeah, but not for a contest.

What do you think about chophops? Dumb

In your division/age group, who’s the surfer to beat? Kolohe Andino

Hannah Montana, hot or not? NOT!