That’s no muppet…
Name
Cody Zane Sherman
Age
17
Hometown
Ocean Beach, San Diego
Nickname
Squid
Sponsors
South Coast Surf Shops, Oakley clothing and eyewear, Xcel Wetsuits, Vestal Watches, Julie Designs
Strongest Maneuver
I don’t know, I get the most complements on my carves.
Best contest results
2010, Scholastic Surfing Association Division 1, 3rd Overall
Best day Surfing
By yourself on those rainy/stormy days, when everyone thinks you’re crazy for going out. Those are definitely the best.
Best trip
Nicaragua July 2011 – scored overhead barrels the whole trip! I’d really like to go to Indo though.
Local hero
Jerry Sherman: Dad, Shaper, and big wave charger
First board
6’2 pintail Sherman surfboard
Where it come from?
My Dad
When did you start surfing?
First wave at 2 years old on the nose of my Dad’s board
What’s the worst injury you’ve gotten from surfing?
Nothing…knock on wood!
What’s your favorite video?
My favorite surf movie would definitely be Taylor Knox’s movie ARC
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Tucking up for a nice one…
Recommended reading
Gerry Lopez’s Surf Is Where You Find It
Favorite music
Too much to count, but here are a couple… The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Lynyrd Skynryd and Hank Williams. The list goes on!
Best local hangout
South Coast Surf Shop
Best local food
Pomas Deli
Best local spot
Dog Beach
Best local shop
South Coast Surf Shop
Wheels
1973 Ford Ranchero
Favorite quote
“What in tarnation, i got more quotes than you could shake a stick at”
Want to drop any names?
Thanks to Julie Klien for helping me with everything, everyone at South Coast: Rob Ard, Steve Cowan, Heather, Holt, Kimmy and Fabs for all there help. Also, Josh Morse for coaching me with surfing. Thanks to my sponsors: Oakley, Xcel, Vestal, Julie Designs and South Coast for all there support. Most importantly my parents for everything.
Breaking the law
Never
Biggest fear/phobia
Sea animals
If you could pick a super power…
Teleportation… you can surf anywhere in the world in seconds
If I had one wish…
Infinite wishes duh…
