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Keani Canullo's Defining Win at Mexi Log Fest 2025
Keani Canullo has been building momentum for years, but her win at Mexi Log Fest 2025 marks a clear turning point.
For those who follow longboard surfing, Mexi Log Fest is one of the most respected events in the world. Held in Baja California, it brings together top-tier traditional longboarders and puts them in waves that demand real skill—trim, positioning, and control from start to finish.
Winning Mexi Log Fest isn’t about flashy surfing. It rewards clean lines, proper noseriding, and the ability to read a wave all the way through. It’s one of the few events where style and fundamentals carry more weight than anything else.
Keani’s performance reflected that.
Across multiple heats, she stayed consistent—choosing the right waves, staying connected through long sections, and executing with control under pressure. In a field stacked with some of the best longboarders in the world, she stood out through composure, wave selection, and clean execution.
From Waikīkī to the World Stage
Keani Canullo comes from Waikīkī, Oʻahu—one of the most influential longboarding waves in the world. It’s a place that naturally develops surfers who understand flow, timing, and positioning.
That foundation shows up in her competitive surfing. There’s a clear emphasis on efficiency and control, which translates well in longer point breaks like those at Mexi Log Fest.
As more events move toward rewarding traditional longboarding, surfers with that kind of background continue to stand out.
The Sallas x Keani Fin
Keani’s approach to surfing carries over into her equipment. The Sallas x Keani fin was developed with that balance in mind.
Designed for speed, control, and responsiveness, it offers stability on the nose while still allowing for drive through turns. It’s a setup that complements long, clean lines without sacrificing performance when it counts.
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Why This Win Matters
Mexi Log Fest has become a benchmark event in modern longboarding. Winning it puts a surfer in a very specific category—someone who can perform at a high level in conditions. Keani Canullo’s 2025 win puts her firmly in that conversation.
It also reflects a broader shift in longboarding, where traditional fundamentals are being prioritized again at the highest levels of competition.
Looking Ahead
With momentum from Mexi Log Fest and a growing presence on the global stage, Keani Canullo is stepping into a new chapter—one where she’s no longer just a rising talent, but a proven contender.
Whether it’s on the world stage, in iconic point breaks, or free surfing across the globe, one thing is clear:
She’s just getting started.
