Less than a year ago, Kolohe Andino rebranded his “Stagnant Ambition” YouTube channel to “2% Surf”, and decided to use it to rally the (very talented) San Clemente troops to film and support one another on the grueling Challenger Series.
Apparently, it’s working.
Halfway through the season, the 2% crew currently has three surfers inside the Top 10 on the CS: Cole Houshmand (1st), Kade Matson (5th), and Jett Schilling (10th). Plus, they have Crosby Colapinto sitting just outside the cutline in 13th.
With all 4 counting at least one big result already, it wouldn’t be a surprise if all of them make the leap to the big leagues at the end of this year.
Just imagine if the 2% crew qualifies 40% of surfers to the CT in one season? And what if troop leader Andino busts back through as well and that number jumps to 50%? Either way, we’re talking about a wildly impressive performance for one town in one season.
While those are some eye popping numbers, they actually make sense when you think about it: The 2% crew are some of the most talented surfers in the world that aren’t currently on tour, and that talent is on full display in their “Letters from Labor” edit from Snapper, playing above.
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