Born and raised in the surfing hotbed of Southern California, it’s no surprise that surfing was the center of @kevin_schulz life from an early age. Since he was ten, he’d accomplish quite a list of goals and traveled the world. At the same time, Kevin was also pursuing a career in the fire service, carrying on the legacy of his father, Karl Schulz, who worked 35 years with the LA County Fire Department. Kevin was actually on the frontlines fighting the Palisades Fires last year, which only further speaks to his love and passion for his community. ​ Surfing and Firefighting:​ There are some interesting parallels between the two. The complexity, the challenges, the team stuff… There’s etiquette with surfing where you have your Kelly Slaters and the top dogs, and you would never step on their toes. You have to work your way up in the lineup, like in the fire service. Competition, too, it’s a high-pressure environment where you’re expected to perform, and that’s the same thing with the fire service. You have to be able to perform under pressure. ​ #FindYourOuterknown ​ Slide 1: Kevin wears our Hooded Sun Shirt in Marine and APEX Evolution in the 17’’ Lilac Sands Slide 2: Photo by @thecheckrepublic ​ ​ ​ ​