Danilo Couto, 31, Bahia, Brazil
Maverick’s results: Semifinalist last year Occupation: Pro surfer Maverick’s experience: Couto gained an automatic entry into this year’s contest on the basis of his semifinal performance in 2006. The year before he was bumped up to the main event from the alternates list courtesy of internet voting for three extra spots. He is a regular visitor to Mav’s in the winter. Notable: Cuoto is a relatively young guy in the big-wave scene. He moved to the North Shore of Oahu from North East Bahia. In the mold of the modern jet-set big-wave hunter, Cuoto paddle surfs Maverick’s, Todos Santos and the outer reefs of Oahu all in the same winter. His tow partner, Rodrigo Resende, is a legend in Brazil and has known him for a long time. He only recently begun mentoring him in the art of strapped surfing. Cuoto’s learning curve has proven to be sharp as the talented goofyfoot has already managed to stand out during many heavy sessions at Jaws on the North Shore of Maui, including the unforgettable but insanely crowded session of December 15, 2004.
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