ALEX KNOST
Knost’s first appearance in a Thomas Campbell film was 2004’s “Sprout,” where his elegant-yet-frenzied style cast him as a man apart. Here, we see that same distinct form on display in Indo.
It would be hard to find a more dynamic rider of mid-length surfcraft than Knost, which is why he’s been a key figure in their resurgence in quivers everywhere.
How different do lineups look around Newport now compared to when you started surfing, in terms of what people are riding and exploring?
I was so young that I didn’t have any visibility—everything just seemed natural, and quite comfortable.
