Who is Kanoa Igarashi sponsors?

Kanoa Igarashi
Sponsors	Red Bull, Quiksilver, Oakley, Beats by Dr. Dre, Shiseido, G-Shock
Major achievements	WSL Championship Tour event wins: 1 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games silver Medal
Surfing specifications
Stance	Regular (natural foot)

Where does Kanoa Igarashi live in Portugal?

Ericeira
The name “Kanoa” means “the Free One” in Hawaiian — and the serene grace of the ocean has always set Japanese pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi free. “I’m obsessed with water,” he says. Today the Free One’s in Ericeira, Portugal, a beachside town 45 minutes north of Lisbon.

Who is Kanoa Igarashi coach?

In Hawaii, we see Igarashi team up with new coach Tom Whitaker and, in the face of predicted huge swells, ready himself for the most famous event in surfing, the Billabong Pipeline Masters.

Does Kanoa Igarashi speak Portuguese?

More videos on YouTube In Red Bull’s latest offering, we get a look behind the scenes of what the rise to fame was like for Igarashi. Igarashi grew up in Huntington Beach. He’s Japanese, spends most of his time at his home in Portugal, and speaks four languages. Back in 2019, he won his first WSL CT event in Bali.

What board does Kanoa Igarashi surf?

The Storms by Sharpeye Surfboards is an all-new Kanoa Igarashi pro model that is built for performance in small-medium sized waves. This board is based off the Disco Inferno with added area to the nose and a bump squash on the outline which helps for tighter turning.

Is Kanoa Igarashi an American citizen?

Igarashi, who holds dual Japanese and American citizenship, has increasingly spent more and more time in Portugal.

Does Igarashi speak Japanese?

In 2018 Igarashi chose to represent Japan as a way to honour his Japanese born parents, and the sacrifices they made to allow him to live out his surfing dream. He has a strong connection to his Japanese heritage and at home speaks Japanese with his family.

Does Kanoa Igarashi have a brother?

Keanu IgarashiKanoa Igarashi / Brother

What does Igarashi mean?

fifty storms
Igarashi, Ikarashi or Isoarashi (五十嵐, “fifty storms”) is a Japanese surname. This surname said to have origin Ikarashi river, that flows in central Niigata Prefecture.

Why does Kanoa Igarashi have a Hawaiian name?

It’s a Hawaiian name that literally translates to “the free one,” which is a fitting way to characterize the barefooted 22-year-old watching waves roll onto Oahu’s North Shore.

Why is Igarashi surfing for Japan?

Where was Kanoa born?

CaliforniaKanoa Igarashi / Place of birth

What age is Kanoa Igarashi?

24 years (October 1, 1997)Kanoa Igarashi / Age

How many languages can Kanoa Igarashi speak?

Japanese surfer Kanoa Igarashi feels as natural … He speaks four languages (and counting) and since claiming a first WSL Championship Tour victory in Bali in 2019 the natural footer’s star has shot into the stratosphere.

What is Igarashi English?

Igarashi, Ikarashi or Isoarashi (五十嵐, “fifty storms”) is a Japanese surname.