Is 2% The New Brazilian Storm?

“Crosby wasn’t that good at surfing, he wasn’t like Griffin — Griff was this prodigy kid,” said Seth Moniz, during the filming of DNA.

Self-admittedly, Crosby Colapinto has spent his entire life looking up to his older brother — trying at once to imitate and learn from him. It’s a dynamic which he admits may have limited him in the past, fueling a bit of ‘little brother syndrome’ — as he calls it.

Now however, they’re on level ground.

2024 will see the two compete — hopefully in some head-to-head heats — for the chance to become the first Californian World Champion in 30 years.

By qualifying at Saquarema, Crosby has, at 22 years old, accomplished one of his lifelong dreams. And, like all of his 2% comrades, he cites some well-directed introspection and a newfound sense of community as the reasons for this breakthrough.

As much as we’ve been accused of overhyping the 2% narrative, it’s truly impossible to ignore the success they’ve had in mirroring one of the most admirable aspects of the Brazilian Storm — camaraderie.

You can read our full interview with Crosby below.