Milosky, Sion (1975 – 2011)

Disciplined goofyfooter from Kalaheo, Kauai; a late-blooming semiunderground big-wave master whose death at Maverick's in 2011 shocked and saddened the surfing world. Milosky was born (1975) on Kauai, began riding waves at age three, and eventually competed as a pro longboarder, taking 3rd placed in the 1997 Oxbow World Longboard Championship. He soon retired from competition, started a family, moved to Oahu's North Shore, and patiently built his own welding business. At the same time, Milosk...