Cory Lopez
FameRank: 4

"Major Achievements" = Billabong Pro Tahiti Champion; U.S. Open Champion; Globe SI Pro Winner; 3X ESPN X Games Gold Medalist; Gold & Silver Medalist ISA World Surfing Games

/ stance = Goofy (right foot forward)

/ shapers = Matt Biolis

/ quiver = Three 6'2" boards

/ favorite_waves = Barrels with punting possibilities at the end

/ favorite_maneuvers = A big air straight into a cutback rebound

/ website = [http://www.lopezbrothers.com/ lopezbrothers.com]

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"Cory Lopez" is an elite professional surfer born on March 21, 1977 in Dunedin, Florida/Dunedin, Florida, United States/USA. "Lopey" is his preferred nickname. Cory has been a top ranked contender on the ASP World Surfing circuit (ASP World Tour) for multiple years and is considered by many to be one of the best 'Free Surfers' on the planet.

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I think he came back a little too early. But, now, he's switched to a smaller knee brace and he's been surfing really well.

It'll be tough. Damien has been on fire. He's a phenomenal surfer, a hard guy to beat.