Jojo Roper

Ever done the big wave trifecta? Jojo Roper has.
 
Welcome to the sixth installment of the Late Drop Big Wave podcast. The series was created to showcase conversations with some of the best big-wave surfers in the world — hosted by one of the best big-wave surfers in the world. New episodes will drop on Surfline each week — upcoming guests include Brian Keaulana, Peter Mel, Nic Lamb and others.  Stay tuned here for more.
 
Groomed on the shallow reef breaks and fickle slabs of La Jolla, San Diego -- and raised by hellman surfer-shaper dad, Joe Roper -- Jojo Roper is one of California’s most exciting, young big-wave exports. But when you’ve qualified for the Big Wave World Tour, and the world won’t let you export…what’s a man to do? In Jojo’s case? Train, dream, work in Pop’s shop, and in the newest episode of the Late Drop, reminisce about the good ‘ole days, in a different world, four months back. 

Our personable host, Jamie Mitchell and Jojo dream and discuss...
 

0:00: Intro, Growing up in San Diego, Working w Dad Joe and his shop, Territorialism in La Jolla, San Diego grooming him for big waves, First trips to HI, Puerto Escondido for big waves
 
18:16: First proper big wave year (Mav’s, Outer Reefs, Todos), His trusty 9’8” gun, Derek Dunfee, Getting a college degree
 
30:12: Being a big wave surfer during COVID, Being a boatman at Tavarua, Getting on the BWWT, Fate of the alternates
 
47:28: Oahu Missile False alarm, 2018 Trifecta Swell (Jaws/Mavs/Todos)
 
56:58: Work with City of Hope cancer patients, Future big wave plans, Missing the big wave comps
 
1:10:28 : Jojo’s 5-to-Finish Questions
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