I ran into Ryan Carlson the other day while checking the surf at Huntington Pier. He's been in the running for the $50,000 Kustom Air Strike contest, click here to check it out. He also had not one but two parts in the newest ...LOST movie, 5'5" 19 1/4" 2 1/4" Redux. Here's a quick little interview:

What's going on?

I'm hanging in a parking lot in Huntington Beach waiting for my chick to get back with my keys, so I can get in my truck.

What do you think your chances are in the Air Strike Contest?

I dunno, I don't really think their that good anymore, unless I go on a trip or something.

[some guy in the parking lot interrupts]

Are they doing it by who has the most votes? Because you have the most votes. Or do they actually judge it?

[Back to Carlson]

Who knows. I think Ry [Craike] is going to win.

What do you have coming down the line?

Just trying to get on a trip, and working on the video I'm making with DSG Productions.

How did you like your two parts in the ...LOST movie?

I was stoked to finally get a part in a ...LOST movie, and not just a wave.

Getting some good ones from Cole?

Those boards are so good, the best boards I've ever had, every board gets better! Cole is a really good shaper and I'm glad to be working with him.

How's O'Quinn?

They're doing good. It's hard for pretty much every company right now, but they have less overhead, so it seems like they're going to make it through.