Super Max wins a double.

Maxime Huscenot (Fra) has won the ASP European Pro Junior Tour and the prestigious King Of The Groms Final within the space of a week.  

At only 16 years old, Maxime is the youngest ever surfer to win the ASP European Pro Junior Title.  His domination of his age category continues and he looks set for great things.  He has qualified for three world-class events, giving Maxime a global stage on which to shine: The World Juniors in Narrabeen, Australia and the trials events of next year's ASP World Tour events at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast and the Quiksilver Pro France.

The KOTG is one of the most prestigious events a 16 year old can win in the surfing world. He did so in incredible style on his home waves against the best international competition.  His victory came directly after the Quiksilver Pro France event.  Maxime was behind the pace in the final needing a combination of scores to beat top Australian Matt Banting.  However, Maxime remained patient.  He waited for his own two waves capable of giving him the combination of scores, surfed to his utmost and regained 1st place.  Where others would have given up, he did the job regardless of obstacles in much the same way his idol Kelly Slater has done time and time again.  Maxime shows mature confidence and total belief in his ability; qualities that are rarely found in a youngster but essentially found in a champion.

Maxime has seemingly been taking notes from the best, as his unique training this year has allowed him to travel with the Elite Quiksilver team. At J-Bay he lived in the Team House with Kelly, Jeremy and Dane.  At Trestles he watched the event from the competitors' area and even sat next to Kelly during the Surfer Poll awards

His main focus now is the final year of Internet schooling he must complete in order to graduate.  He will also find time for trips to Hawaii, Australia and of course the big league events he is scheduled to surf in next year.  

Young Gun Maxime is growing in stature, power and skill.  What has been a great week for Maxime is surely going to become an even greater year.