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MURMUR-MAGS TOP 10 NICEST GUYS ON THE QS

by Jesse Starling

Travelling and competing in a male dominated sport has us ladies constantly surrounded by some pretty great men doing the same and weโ€™d be lying if we said our eyes didn’t wander now and then…so we decided for a little bit of fun to compile a list of the top 10 โ€œnicestโ€ guys on the World Qualifying Series. (QS)

As you can imagine this task felt a little overwhelming so we called in a little help from our friendsโ€ฆ

15 female international QS competitors provided us with who they thought were the top 10 nicest guys on the QS tour, we then tallied up those names in to one list and ranked them from 1-10

Each guy had to meet the following criteria

  • Surf and compete on the World Qualifying Series
  • Easy to travel with and just hang with in general
  • To be an all round nice guy and a gentleman because ladies, chivalry isn’t dead!!!
  • Ain’t no player!
  • Genuinely support women’s surfing

Of course these aren’t the only nice guys on the QS, there are so many amazing men to travel, surf and play a good game of cards with but ladies if youโ€™re looking to meet someone who absolutely shreds and is an all round nice guy then take our advice and get to know these surfers…

NUMBER 10 IS USA SURFER KEVIN SHULTZ Pic. Instagram @kevin_schulz

10: KEVIN SHULTZ @kevin_schulz

The gentle giant from San Clemente, California is one of the kindest humans on the QS. With a raw talent for surfing, he never fails to stop and have a chat when crossing paths. He has a major passion for women surfing and will always be one of the guys out there trying to push all the girls to their limits.

SOUTH AFRICAN BEYRICK DE VRIES KICKS IN AT NUMBER 9 Pic. Instagram @beyrick

9: BEYRICK DE VRIES @beyrick

The crazy genius all the way from South Africa, Beyrick is the smiling assassin on the QS. A real gentleman in the form of a tall South African surfer, he without fail always gives the girls waves in the lineup. He will always stop and say hello, and you can count on him when you really need it. 

AIREAL EXPERT NOAH BESCHEN IS YOUR NUMBER 8 Pic. Instagram @noahbeschen

8. NOAH BESCHEN @noahbeschen

Hawaiiโ€™s sweetheart, Noah Beschen just had to make this list. We met Noah around two years ago now and didnโ€™t see him for 12 months and the next time we saw each other he wasnโ€™t shy to come say hello and have a chat. A literal legend of a human, he has so much talent when it comes to surfing and an amazing outlook on life. Such a fun person to be around.

KYUSS KING ROCKS IN AT NUMBER 7 Pic. Instagram @kyussking

7: KYUSS KING @kyussking

Yes he is sweet, yes he is funny and yes he freaking rips. Kyuss Kingโ€™s name has been around in the Australian surf culture for years now. Throwing it way back to when all his wetsuits and boards were a matching fluro green. Kyussโ€™s passion for surfing means he will always be the first one out there even when itโ€™s dark so you have someone to talk to in the most unlikely of hours.

ALL ROUND NICE GUY COOPER DAVIES COMES IN AT NUMBER 6. Pic. Instagram @cooper_davies_

6: COOPER DAVIES @cooper_davies_

RVCA rider Cooper Davies is one of the sweetest boys on the QS. He has a charismatic grin that can lift anyone’s spirits on any given day and can always make you laugh with his quick witted humour. His all over love for surfing makes him so easy to get along with and will always have your back if you ever really needed something. Don’t ever change Coops.

TOP 5’R MATT McGILLIVRAY ALL THE WAY FROM SOUTH AFRICA. Pic. Instagram @mattmcgillivray

5: MATT McGILLIVRAY @mattmcgillivray

Another recurring name on the girls top 10 list was Matt McGillivray. He seriously rips, shown by his recent qualification for the championship tour and will be debuting in his rookie year this year (hopefully). His mellow energy allows you to feel calm whenever you’re around him and he has all the traits and manners of a perfect gentleman. Be like Matt!

AUSTRALIAN RIPPER AND CT HOPEFUL LIAM O’BRIEN IS IN AT NUMBER 4. Pic. Instagram @liamobr_

4: LIAM O’BRIEN @liamobr_

When asking the girls about the nicest guys on the QS, Liam Oโ€™brien was a name that just kept coming up.. His surfing seriously speaks for itself, his Tom Curren esk style is beyond phenomenal and one that we all love to watch. One of the girls stated โ€œfreaking nicest person ever, definitely has to be on thereโ€! Commonly known as LOB, he is an exceptional guy and a true gentleman.

AT NUMBER 3 NZ’S BILLY STAIRMAND IS AS “SWEET AS”. Pic. Instagram @billystairmand

3: BILLY STAIRMAND @billystairmand

From all the way across the ditch, Billy Stairmand is one of the best guys out. Billy has a heart of gold and acts as a father figure and coach to most kiwis on the QS. He is always down the beach supporting his fellow New Zealanders and is honestly just a great person to be around. Beside the fact that his surfing is beyond amazing, Billy always helps the girls out by sitting on the beach and filming their waves if you ask nicely enough. Billy you are a legend.

NICE GUY KAI WARNER IS YOUR NUMBER 2. Pic. Instagram @kaiwarner18

2: KAI WARNER @kaiwarner18

Aussie surfer, North Narrabeenโ€™s, Kai Warner is one of the local communities stand out humans. Although we might be a little biased when it comes to Kai, he has a big heart and a smile that fills a room. His gentle nature makes him very easy to be around and he without fail always shares the waves with the ladies of the line up. His old school style leaves you feeling breathless after watching him surf, heโ€™s one for the books.

AND HERE HE IS… OUR NUMBER ONE. ALL ROUND GREAT GUY SANDON WHITTAKER. Pic. Instagram @sandywhits

1: SANDON WHITTAKER @sandywhits

Australian, Central coast ripper Sandon Whittaker known to most as Sandy is one of the most genuine humans on this planet. Along with his huge smile and never ending list of horrible dad jokes, Sandy keeps us all laughing. Forever looking out for all his mates both male and female, this guy will literally drop anything to help you out, he truly is one in a million.

So there we have it, this is who our team of experts think the top 10 nicest guys on the QS are. Congrats boys, keep doing what youโ€™re doing, and ladies if you think weโ€™ve missed someone let us know.

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