Emi Erickson

Some people say that we are destined to become our parents. Now, whether that’s true—or, not—the North Shore’s Emi Erickson surely is her own, fiercely unique woman…even if she’s inadvertently following the footsteps of her legendary big-wave surfing dad, Roger Erickson. An Eddie invitee (like, pops) and regular standout in Outer Reef lineups across the North Shore, Jamie Mitchell, continue Surfline’s Big Wave Podcast with Emi as his second guest. Buckle up and tune in…Ms. Erickson doesn’t pander nor suffer fools.

9:38: Emi’s upbringing/childhood, Getting into big wave surfing, Starting at Sunset, Dynamic with legendary surfer father Roger Erickson
18:20: Relationship with Waimea Bay, Eddie Aikau Invite, Fate and De Ja Vu, Emi’s surf crew
27:56: Emi’s single-fin mentality, Emi’s style
32:09: Women’s challenges in the big wave world, her views on gender, progression, performances at Jaws Challenge, Up and coming girls, Emi’s dreams on big wave surfing
41:55: Characters in the big wave world, Thoughts on big wave competitions
51:55: Relationship with Jaws, Previous injury at Jaws, Emi’s training routine, Return to Jaws
1:00:23: Emi’s inspirations, Emi’s 5-to-Finish Questions

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