I'd agree that there is unknown talent out there but from what I've witnessed over the last 12 months this is my opinion.
Australian race paddler: Travis Grant but Kelly is hot on his tale if not edging in front.
Australian Surfer: To many to choose from but if they all went on the same comp damn that would be good to watch!
World race paddler: I'm thinking Danny Ching, But I'd like to see him and Dave have it out in a race.
World Surfer: Kai Lenny at this stage, but there could be a number of guy's out there that are SUP surfing but not competeing.
Thats my opinion but who knows, we'll have to wait to see the BOP, the Molokai Australian titles and the world SUP Tour ratings, to really find out this year.