Torrey Meister may be the fastest surfer coming out of Hawaii. He surfs with a tremendous amount of speed, which at times, borders on reckless abandon. But like the rest of his Big Island brethren, which continues to assert itself on the world’s stage, Torrey’s surfing has to be considered a threat in any conditions. Thanks to his Hawaiian upbringing, from ripping the little days at Banyon’s to paddling monster, mysto reefs, he’s equally comfortable in the large and small stuff. And with the likes of Tonino Benson, Casey Brown, and a host of others on the Big Island keeping it competitive, slipping into the Hawaiian malaise doesn’t seem like it’s going to be an issue. The key for Torrey is going to be containing all that spirit and directing it into a complete, ironclad approach. The ability and talent is most certainly there, now it’s just a matter of harnessing it all.

Sponsors: Billabong, Spy, Sanuk, OAM, Tim Carroll surfboards, Vertra, and FBI.

Years Surfing: 17 years

Favorite Spot: Banyans

What kind of car do you drive? Volvo shaggin’ wagon and a Toyota that’s older than me.

Favorite Food: Sushi

Who or what inspires you? Jesus Christ, my parents, family and friends.

What's your idea of perfect happiness? Being home with all the boys surfing Banyans, drinking Stienys, eating hyashis and the waves are firing.

Which living person do you most admire? Braddah Delta because he is the most positive person I have ever met!

What's your greatest extravagance? The WQS unfortunately.

What word or phrase do you most overuse? Shoootz.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Being a positive person when things around me are negative.

If you could, what or who would you come back as in your next life? I would be a Killer Whale so I could rule the ocean.

What's your most treasured possession? My house.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
I would live in Kona because it’s the best place on earth that I have been to so far.

What is your favorite occupation? Surfing.

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

Career highlights: 2001 explore menehune kneeboard division champ tuff competition that year.