TJ BARRON

Name: Timothy James Kai’ona-lani (“Heavenly Sea Wrrior”) Barron
Hometown North Shore Oahu

Birthday: 1/21/86

Sponsors: Billabong, Von Zipper, Cobian, 3 Stone, Barron Surfboards

Years Surfing: 21 Years

Favorite Spot: Backdoor

What kind of car do you drive? Samurai, Jeep, Tundra, all the Different Terrains I drive…

Favorite Food: Fish Specialty

Who or what inspires you? The sun everyday, that there is always something new to do or overcome to make it to the next

What's your idea of perfect happiness? Waking up in the barrel

Which living person do you most admire? My Mom

What's your greatest extravagance? Condos in Waikiki

What word or phrase do you most overuse? Yah

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Making a living off of surfing

If you could, what or who would you come back as in your next life? The Silver Surfer

What's your most treasured possession? My Skills

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? Right on the beach at backdoor so I would always know when it is good.

What is your favorite occupation? Oceanographer- Be knowledgeable on the ocean, reefs and fish round Hawaii Nei and to be able to inform visitors/people on the importance and benefits of ocean preservation and ocean safety. 

What do you most value in your life? My family and Friends

Career highlights: Endless Summer, that’s about it…