ROOKIE OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE

JOSH KERR, 23, Australia

Vitals: Finished eighth on the WQS in ’06. WCT rookie in 2007.

Behind the Numbers:Before joining the WQS ranks, Kerr made a name for himself as one of the premier aerial surfers in the world, winning upward of $80,000 doing air shows.

Heading into 2007:The super-explosive Kerr is one of the favorites to win Rookie of the Year honors in early polling, both inside and outside the fold. The fact that ASP judges tend to score high-flying very well bodes well for him, as he’ll likely to pull many a rabbit out of his hat. But this guy isn’t a one-trick pony. He’s also solid in the fundamentals, which is why he’s so dangerous. He’s looking up.

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