Kai Sallas is a world-champion longboarder from Honolulu, Hawaii, celebrated for blending traditional Hawaiian style with progressive, high-performance surfing. Growing up on the South Shore of Oahu under the mentorship of legends, Kai developed a fluid, powerful approach that has earned him multiple professional titles, including the ISA World Longboard Title in 2018 and the 2023 WSL Longboard World Championship. Beyond competition, Kai shapes custom longboards and is a key member of the Thunderbolt Surfboards family. He runs Kai Sallas’ Pro Surf School Hawaii, where he shares his deep knowledge of the ocean, board design, and Hawaiian surf culture with the next generation. Known for his precision nose rides, graceful rail work, and commitment to innovation, Kai bridges classic and modern longboarding with effortless authenticity. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to craftsmanship, community, and preserving the aloha spirit that defines surfing’s true essence.