Kaleigh Gilchrist
Nicknames: Kales
Magic Stick: 5'8" 17 1/2" 2 1/16" Estrada
Stance: Regular
Sponsors: Sponsors: O'Neill, Smith Optics, Freestyle Watches, Surfside Sports
Local Surf spots: Most of Newport
Favorite Surf Spots: Lowers, Swimming Pools
Favorite Surfers: Mick Fanning and Bobby Martinez
Achievements: 2008 NSSA High School State Champion, 4th 2008 US Champs, 3rd year USA Team
1st Place in Jeep Newport Classic 2006 and 2005
Surfing buddies: Jared, Danny, Alex, Victor, Canon… The boys
Favorite Surf Spots: Lowers, Swimming Pools
Favorite Foods: Sushi and Al Cap
Favorite Movies: Too many to name but some favorites are Anchorman, American History X, Grandma's Boy, Superbad
Favorite Surfers: Mick Fanning and Bobby Martinez
Traveled to: Costa Rica, Hawaii, El Salvador, Mexico, Fiji, Portugal, France
Dream trip: Indo Boat Trip With Friends
Music: A little bit of everything from Lil Wayne, Kate Perry to MGMT, Atmosphere, Flipsyde, Tom Petty…. List goes on
Music to get you fired up before a heat: MGMT, Atmosphere, Coconut Records
Random Facts: Never broken a bone or had to get stitches… knock on wood
1. Most embarrassing moment?
When I was really young I was a tomboy and would wear boy clothes so I went to the bathroom and someone came up to me and was like
"honey I think your in the wrong bathroom"
2. Favorite quote?
"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best." –St. Jerome
3. Chocolate or Vanilla?
Vanilla
4. Glass on fins or fin systems? Why?
Fin system, because you can switch it up
5. Favorite surf destination and wave?
Fiji, most fun trip and good waves
6. Favorite maneuver?
Barrels
7. Celebrity crush?
Paul Walker, Matthew McConaughey
8. What's in your traveling quiver?
5'9'' Groveler, 6'0'' Normal Short, 6'3'' Step Up
9. Status (Married, single, whatever?)
Single…
10. Favorite website?
FACEBOOK
11. Sounds?
A little bit of everything from Britney Spears to Santogold and Atmosphere
12. Biggest influence in your life?
My family, They've always been there for me
13. Favorite Surfers?
Mick Fanning, Dane Reynolds
14. What traits in the opposite sex are most attractive?
Looks (blonde hair blue eyes) and Funny personality
15. Worst wipeout?
Fell and hit the Jetty in Newport
16. Words to live by?
"Live everyday like its your last"