Kelia Moniz is a two-time ASP World Longboard Champion after winning the ASP World Longboard Championships in China the past two years. When you combine that with her runner-up finish at the inaugural event in 2011, it's fair she knows Riyue Bay better than anyone. The young Hawaiian goofy-footer, who combines power carves with elegant nose rides, shared her thoughts on the upcoming GoPro World Longboard Championship, China presented by Wanning.
Kelia, on fire, on the nose. - WSL / Will Hayden- Smith
ASP: What's it like surfing in China?
Kelia Moniz: I didn't really know what to expect the first year going to China. It wasn't on my destination radar, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. Although there's not much there, I think that's what I appreciated most about it. The culture is so raw and the people so beautiful. When people ask me about surfing in china? I just say — 'Yeah, it's probably the last place you would think of going to for surf, but you heard right, the waves are so fun.'
ASP: What are you looking forward to the most?
KM: I'm really looking forward being able to hang with all the girls, surf a perfect left hand point break, hang in a baller resort for 10 days, and hopefully win the contest.
Kelia walking the plank with style. - WSL / Will Hayden-Smith
What are you doing to prepare?
KM: I've been spending this month in Hawaii getting as much time in the water as I can when the waves are fun and playful. I don't really mess with the big scary stuff. I surf one contest a year. I don't even think I know how to get into comp mode. I also don't surf well under pressure, so when the contest does come around I just try to just think about having fun and surf like it's just another day to keep the jitters away.
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2013 Swatch Girls Pro China Podium.
- WSL / Will Hayden- Smith
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Moniz in perfect position
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Moniz soaking in the win.
- WSL / Will Hayden- Smith
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Kelia Moniz, enjoying her China experience.
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Kelia's classic carve on display in China.
- WSL / Will Hayden-Smith
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Bruna Schmitz and Laura Enever planting one on Kelia Moniz at the ASP World Surfing Awards.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
GoPro WLC China with Moniz
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Kelia Moniz is a two-time ASP World Longboard Champion after winning the ASP World Longboard Championships in China the past two years. When you combine that with her runner-up finish at the inaugural event in 2011, it's fair she knows Riyue Bay better than anyone. The young Hawaiian goofy-footer, who combines power carves with elegant nose rides, shared her thoughts on the upcoming GoPro World Longboard Championship, China presented by Wanning.
Kelia, on fire, on the nose. - WSL / Will Hayden- SmithASP: What's it like surfing in China?
Kelia Moniz: I didn't really know what to expect the first year going to China. It wasn't on my destination radar, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. Although there's not much there, I think that's what I appreciated most about it. The culture is so raw and the people so beautiful. When people ask me about surfing in china? I just say — 'Yeah, it's probably the last place you would think of going to for surf, but you heard right, the waves are so fun.'
ASP: What are you looking forward to the most?
Kelia walking the plank with style. - WSL / Will Hayden-SmithKM: I'm really looking forward being able to hang with all the girls, surf a perfect left hand point break, hang in a baller resort for 10 days, and hopefully win the contest.
What are you doing to prepare?
KM: I've been spending this month in Hawaii getting as much time in the water as I can when the waves are fun and playful. I don't really mess with the big scary stuff. I surf one contest a year. I don't even think I know how to get into comp mode. I also don't surf well under pressure, so when the contest does come around I just try to just think about having fun and surf like it's just another day to keep the jitters away.
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