NICKNAME: Cones DATE OF BIRTH: January 26, 1975 PLACE OF BIRTH: USA HEIGHT: 5'7" WEIGHT: 138 pounds CURRENT RESIDENCE: Kailua, Kona, Hawai`i (Big Island). FINAL 1996 RANKING: 13 WCT HIGHEST RANKING: 12 (1996) CAREER WCT VICTORIES: None 1997 WQS/WCT EARNINGS: US$ 33,700 CAREER EARNINGS: US$ 124,968 1997 WCT RESULTS: 11 Events 3364 adj pts 1996 WCT Performance: Conan received the 1996 Most Improved award and it has never been better earned. Jumping 22 places to finish the year well within the top 16, Haynes showed the Tour exactly what results he is capable of achieving. Reaching two quaterfinals, the semi-finals in Brazil and the first final of his WCT carrer in Lacanau, France, it didn't take long for Haynes to start his ascent of the rantings. Expect the climb to continue in 1997. PRIOR TOUR RATINGS: : '95: 35, '94: 41, '93: 54, '92: 241. EDUCATION: High school. STANCE: Goofy footer. WAVE PREFERENCES: Any good waves. TRADEMARK MOVES: Backhand floaters - an excellent back hand surfer. FAVORITE BREAKS: Pipeline, Hawai`i. WHAT GOT YOU INTO SURFING: Having the ocean in my backyard. FAVORITE FOOD: Vegetarian. INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SURFING: Relaxing, playing guitar, hanging with family.