For being a relatively small fish in the surfing empire, Bubble Gum
Surf Wax has some highly respected pro’s representing the brand. In
addition to long-time riders Taylor Knox, Rob Machado, and Freddy
Patacchia, Bubble Gum recently added WQS stand-outs Cheyne Magnusson
from Maui and Jesse Merle-Jones, who hails from Kauai.

"I’m thankful for growing up in Hawaii. Surfing and living near the
ocean is the most amazing thing you could ask for," says Jesse.

From logging in tube time at Pipe, to ripping your average
beachbreaks, Jesse is a powerful and versatile surfer who’s had some
impressive results on the QS. Last May, he took down Sunny Garcia and
California pro’s Jason Miller (San Clemente) and Shey Yates
(Encinitas) to win the KoastalKaos.com Pro in Oceanside, California.
Jesse has also claimed the top of the podium at the Outer Banks Pro,
and the Macy’s E-Series Events at Maili Point and Turtle Bay in
recent years.

Merle-Jones has clearly proven himself as a worthy WQS competitor and
pro surfing journeyman. He leverages his compact frame and low
center of gravity to push power carves and snaps that heave as much
rail-spray as much larger surfers. Ever since he was a kid growing up
in Kauai, Jesse aspired to become a pro surfer, and now he’s living
his dream…and loving it.

If he’s not out surfing, Jesse is usually training for his next
event. In his free time he likes to fish and hang out with his ohana
in Kauai. In addition to Bubble Gum, Jesse’s sponsors include: Fox,
Smith, Wade Tokoro, Ocean and Earth and Killer Dana Surf Shop.