Finn McGill
Pro Surfer
Intro
Meet Finn McGill! Pro surfer, North Shore native, care-free ripper, and one of the coolest dudes we know. Finn’s been making waves since he was a kid, becoming one of the youngest ever to win the Pipeline Invitational at just 16. Since then, he’s been charging heavy barrels around the world and building a reputation as one of the most exciting young surfers in the game. But it’s not just his talent that stands out, it’s his energy. Finn’s the kind of guy who’s always up for an adventure, whether he’s on a board, a bike, or a golf course. He’s more than an ambassador, he’s a great friend of ours. Learn more about Finn’s life and what living free looks like through his eyes.
Q&A
What is your profession? Did you always know this is what you would end up doing or was it something you “stumbled into”?
My profession is Surfing and living. Honestly no, I wanted to be a professional skater up until I was like 15 and then my surf sponsors basically gave me an ultimatum haha.
Favorite movie?
The departed
Favorite book?
"I don't read to good jenny" Forrest Gump's voice
Most inspiring quote, piece of art, saying, or advice that has impacted the way you live today?
The pain of what you're feeling is nothing to the joy that's coming
When you’re not working, what are you doing for fun?
Golf, skate, snowboard, Dirtbike, work on cars/ bikes.
Coolest place you’ve ever traveled?
This little island in Micronesia is called Yap. It was like we rewinded 100 years and WW2 planes crashed there, good waves, huge manta rays like 12 ft wingspan, and super cool culture.
Bucket list destination you haven’t been yet?
West Africa has a bunch of untouched waves that I would love to go explore.
You’re stranded on a deserted island - who is coming with you and why?
Probably my friend wolf so we can just cruise and turn it into a vacation haha
You get to have drinks with anyone (dead or alive) - who are you calling?
Bill Murray
What advice would you give an 18-year-old that wants to do what you do?
Prove them wrong!
Any guilty pleasures?
Pizza!!!!
Favorite wild meat/fish to eat? And in what kind of meal do you prepare it/eat it?
Venison burgers for me is just comforting food haha
What’s your favorite element of Turtlebox?
Mine is the durability and waterproofness. Where I live it's always in the elements and no matter what i can trust that it'll turn on and blast Ryan bingham
How do you use your Turtlebox
I use my Turtlebox everyday from in my gym to working on my car to bringing it on camping trips and taking it to the beach hanging with friends. Its reliable
