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Name: David Rastovich Nickname: Rasta and Wombat Hometown: Australia Sponsors: Billabong, Sanuk, Sticky Bumps, Electric, Formula Energy Surfboards Favorite Hang Out: Pacific Ocean Favorite Food: Fresh and Organic Pet: Gardens and Surfboards Who or what inspires you? To be a good person, Hannah, good surfers, DVS, a good gardener, Bill Mollison..... Who do you look up to? Everyone has aspects worth admiring.
Rasta: Past and Rasta: Present
Past: Rasta was born in New Zealand. He moved to Australia at the age of six. His father Dennis was a man of all trades and he taught him many handy skills. Rasta was a junior life saving 'Nipper' back in his early days. He then moved on to competing and then joining the WQS. He quickly realized that contest life was not for him. He is what we call a "Freesurfer" On the water , his free flowing and smooth movements are graceful and strong.
Present: Since he gets paid to surf and film all around the world at exotic locations he is off on adventures much of his time. Due to his concern for the environment he is always working on ways to make surfboards more eco-friendly. He maintains his organic vegetable garden and has daily yoga sessions and meditation. He is campaigning to stop the slaughter of whales and dolphins in Japan by enrolling the help of musicians, actors and surfers to support the cause. He is married to Hannah Fraser since 2005. Rasta has been recognized and honored for his projects including last years Surfer Poll and Video Awards he received an award for his work with Surfers for Cetaceans. This year he received the honor of Environmentalist of the year by SIMA at the Waterman's Ball.
Website: www.s4cglobal.org
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Name: Alana Blanchard Date of Birth: Born on Kauai in 1990 Height: 5 feet 8 inches Weight: 120 lbs. Hometown: Hanalei, Kauai Favorite Surf Spot: Pinetrees When did you start surfing: 4 yrs. Old Where did you start surfing: Hanalei Pier Inspirations/Influences: My parents, Iron's Bro's, Roy Powers, Dustin Barca, Rochelle, Keala, Melanie and Bethany Website: www.alanablanchard.com
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Name: Bethany Hamilton Date of Birth: Feb 8, 1990 Local Break: Pinetrees Nickname: B-ham Current Sponsors: Rip Curl, Sambazon Acai, Sticky Bumps, Futures Fins, Channel Islands Surfboards, XTR Epoxy Pro Surfing Since: My parents had me on a surfboard before I could walk, but I started getting into it on my own at around age 7. Top 2 Results: 2005 NSSA National Championship - Explorer Women's division: 1st Place 2009 Billabong ASP World Junior Championship: 2nd Place Goals: Continue improving & becoming the best surfer I can be! Get more into big-wave surfing. Honor God the best I can in all I do! Favorite Local Surfer: Titus Kanehe, Kamalei Alexander Favorite Male Surfer: Andy Irons, Dane Renolds Favorite Female Surfer: Carrisa Moore, Stephanie Gilmore Favorite All-time Surf spot: Teahupoo Surfboard Quiver: 5'6 Dumpster Diver, 5'9 Cheese Stick, 6'1 Semi Pro, 6'6 Step Up, 7'0 Step Up (All Channel Islands with XTR Epoxy Pro Foam), and a 6'1 Dick Brewer tow board. Favorite maneuver: Barrel Influences in the water: Russell Lewis Travels: Indonesia, French Polynesia, Nicaragua, Europe, Australia, Puerto Rico, Brazil, South America, etc… Biggest Waves Surfed: Jaws, 20 ft. Desired Surf Destination: Morrocco, Madagascar, Fiji, Desert Point, Nicaragua Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Soul Surfer, of course! haha Other Interests: Tennis, Cooking, Training, my dogs Likes: Dark Chocolate Dislikes: Spiders Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: I really like the Sticky Bumps Soy Wax - it's 100% Natural and Organic :-) Visit: http://bethanyhamilton.com/
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Name: Sebastian Williams Date of Birth: May 3, 2000 Local Break: Puerto Escondido Nickname: Kooks Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Firewire, Billabong Surfing Since: 2 Years Old Inspirations: Andy Irons, Dave Rastovich Goals: Win a World Title Favorite Local Surfer: Oscar Moncada Favorite Male Surfer: Jordy Smith & My Dad Favorite Female Surfer: Carrisa Moore & My Mom Favorite All-time Surf spot: Keramas, Mexico Favorite Maneuver: Inverted Air Reverse Influences in the Water: My father on his finless Longboard Biggest Waves Surfed: Double Overhead at Puerto Escondido Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Lost Atlas, Dear Suburbia Other Interests: Volleyball Future Plans: Experience different cultures and surf spots around the world
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Name: Leila Hurst Age: 17 Local Break: Kauai HI Leila Hurst born in 1993 on the island of Kauai was raised amongst the elite of the surfing world….Bruce and Andy Irons, and Keala Kennelly to name a few and in the shores of some of the toughest surf brakes in the world. Leila started surfing when she was 3 years old and by the time she was 6, she was hooked. She would run home everyday from school and jump into her dad's truck so that he could push her into waves in Hanalei Bay. Outside Magazine took note of her in their Big Summer Issue in 2005 showing a picture of then 11 year old Leila and her dad, Rick. She started competing early and was sponsored by Billabong by the age of 9. Leila did very well and quickly became a part of the Hawaii World Junior team and in 2009 won the NSSA Nationals Explorer Women's. She is such a strong surfer in a male dominated sport that Vanity Fair spotlighted Leila along side of 11 of the top female surfers in their July 2009 issue. Around this time she signed with Vans and is currently their only female surfer, winning their Vans Triple Crown of surfing "Rookie of the Year" in 2010. She is now 17 years old and holds 3 National titles. "This last year I cut back on competing so that I could attend public school for my Senior year and go to prom and graduate with my friends, which was great. Now I'm recharged and refocused on my career. I will be moving to California and competing in the US Open and my last Nationals with NSSA and I am super excited. I'm looking forward to traveling and exploring new ways to share my love of the ocean and staying healthy." Favorite Sticky Bumps Product: My favorite sticky bumps product is the "Comp Leash" It's thin and short and perfect for small fun waves!
Visit: www.LeilaHurst.com
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Name: Carlos Coco Nogales Date of Birth: April 25th, 1976 Local Break: Puerto Escondido Nickname: COCO Current Sponsors: Hurley, Redbull and Sticky Bumps Surfing Since: I was 11 Top 2 Results: 1st place Puerto Escondido International Open in 2001 and last year made the quarter finals at the Quiksilver 4 star here at home. Goals: Push my limits for 5 more years and help however I can with the Mexican surfing sport Favorite Local Surfer: David Rutherford Favorite Male Surfer: Kelly Slater Favorite Female Surfer: My girlfriend Jimena Ochoa Favorite All-time Surf spot: Playa Zicatela Mexican Pipeline Surfboard Quiver: from 5,11 to 10,0 Favorite maneuver: Barrel Influences in the water: Talented people Travels: Tahiti, Cali, Hawaii, South America and Europe. Biggest Waves Surfed: Puerto Escondido, Todos Santos, Tahiti and Hawaii. Desired Surf Destination: Fiji and Nias. Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Point Break and Black and White the Kelly Slater movie Other Interests:Yoga, Soccer, and trying to make my own foundation to support kids Likes: Loyalty Dislikes: Lies
Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: I have loved Sticky Bumps wax all my life, because it is the stickiest wax I have found on the planet. The leashes have been tested from my own experience here at home and have proved to work well on strong and heavy waves. All around I love Sticky Bumps products and more so because all the Sticky Bumps familia are the best in the world. They make you feel part of them and that is the most important thing not just a business but a familia thing.
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Name: Dylan Goodale Date of Birth: March 28th, 1991 Local Break: Pinetrees Nickname: Gargoyle, Goodgie Current Sponsors: Reef, Sticky Bumps, Filtrate Eyewear, Future Fins Surfing Since: 11 yrs old Top 2 Results: 1st at Vans Pier Classic 2* WQS, Equal 3rd at Quiksilver Classic Mazatlan 4* WQS Goals: Live Life and Surf Favorite Local Surfer: Dustin Barca Favorite Male Surfer: Taj Burrow Favorite Female Surfer: Alana Favorite All-time Surf spot: Salina Cruz Surfboard Quiver: Cole surfboards and mayhems Favorite maneuver: Barrels Influences in the water: When people are nailing crazy airs or big barrels Travels: 5 continents Biggest Waves Surfed: Home Desired Surf Destination: Morocco Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Campaign 2 Other Interests: Girls Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: My favorite Sticky Bumps product is the Tour Series Warm Water Wax. You can use it in such a varied temperature of warm water and that's where I like to surf the most, so it fits.
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Name: Guillermo Satt Date of Birth: November 26th, 1992 Local Break: Gringo Nickname: Ardilla (squirl) Current Sponsors: Quiksilver, Quiborax, StickyBumps, SPY Optics. Surfing Since: 8 Years Old Top 2 Results: National Champeon Open and Junior 2010, 5th place WQS Quiksilver Pro El Salvador 2010. Goals: this year I want to train for 2012. Favorite Local Surfer: I don't have one. Favorite Male Surfer: Julian Wilson Favorite Female Surfer: Stephanie Gilmore Favorite All-time Surf spot: Gringo, Arica-Chile. Surfboard Quiver: my favorite Board is a 5, 10x18, 22x2, 22/round tail. Favorite maneuver: Air 360 and new maneuvers like rodeo, airs. Influences in the water: Kelly Slater Travels: Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Argentina, Panama , Brasil, USA, Mexico, Francia, Australia, España, Portugal, Indonesia, Salvador. Biggest Waves Surfed: Puerto Escondido-Mexico, Buey-Chile. Desired Surf Destination: Mentawaii!! Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Innersection Other Interests: kite surfing, snowboarding, tennis Likes: I like to eat! haha Dislikes: Pay for the boards in the airlines
Favorite Sticky Bumps Product: surf wax tour series
Quote: "My favorite deck is the Dylan Goodale model, Leash 6,0 feet for comp, surf wax tour series, and Quad coffin/wheels!"
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Name: Martin Passeri Date of Birth: June 9th, 1975 Nickname: Tincho, Pony, Pollo, Martz, someothers. Local Break: Biologia, Playa Grande, Argentina. Top 2 Results: Latin American Tour Champion, 4 time Argentinian Champion Quiver: MB Byrne 5´9¨ x 18 ½ X 2 5/16 - 5 set Futuresfins. Favorite Maneuver: Barrel and any kind of airs. Favorite Surfer: Kelly Slater, Owen Wright, Gabriel Villaran Influences in the Water: My Parents, my 2 Brothers and my familly (wife and 2 kids) Inspiration: God & MotherNature Favorite Surf Movie: Blue Horizon, Let it go Visit: www.martinpasseri.com
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Name: Ornella Pellizzari Date of Birth: August 1, 1987 Nickname: Orne-Patito- Gati Local Break: La Maquinita, Mar del Plata Sponsors: Marbella Surfboards, Sector 9, Sticky Bumps, Manuel Tienda leon, Orbital Surfing Since: I was 11 Favorite Food: My moms and everything Italian Goals: To improve my surfing at guys level, charge at some bombs, and land high airs. Favorite Maneuver: Airs and barrels. Favorite Local Surfer: Andres Di Marco Favorite Male Surfer: Craig Anderson Favorite Female Surfer: Silvana Lima, Carissa, Baumy. Favorite All-time Surf spot: Macarronis, Fluf. Biggest Wave Surfed: Waimea Inspirations: Family, friends, good humans and gifted people. Influences in the water: Sofia Mulanovich, my sister Agos, and my latin friends I grew up with. Other Interests: Skateboarding, painting, music... Future Plans: Do the last 2 WQS events of this 2013 season; to improve my ranking, and surf/skate touring along some rad countries looking for uncrowded waves and hang with a good crew of friends. Favorite Surf Movie: Blue Crush 2 Webpage/Fanpage:Facebook: Ornella Pellizzari Visit:www.ornellapellizzari.com
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Name: Steven Mclean Date of Birth: January 6, 1994 Local Break: North Jetties, FL Sponsors: Toes on the Nose, Xcel Wetsuits, Nixon, Rainbow Fins, Spy+ Sunglasses, Sticky Bumps Surfing Since: I was 13 Favorite Food: Burritos Goals: To become World Longboard Champion Top 2 Results: NSSA National Champion Open, Explorer Longboard Champion 2012 & 2013 Favorite Maneuver: Layback, Barrels Inspiration: My dad, always there for me. Favorite Local Surfer: Justin Quintal Favorite Female Surfer: Sally Fitzgibbons Favorite Male Surfer: Harley Ingleby, Taylor Jensen Biggest Wave Surfed: 15-20 ft faces in Puerto Rico Influences in the Water: Anyone who rips and has a good attitude. Favorite All-Time Surf Spot: Middles, Puerto Rico Other Interests: Video Editing, Skateboarding, Fishing Future Plans: Continue competing professionally on the World Longboard Tour and QS, Attend college Favorite Surf Movie: Modern Collective Webpage/Fanpage:www.Facebook.com/StevenMclean12 & Instagram: Steven_Mclean18 Visit: My Surf Link
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Name: Percy Padaratz Jr. Date of Birth: August 11, 1976 Local Break: Joaquina and Brava Beach Nickname: Neco Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Dragon, Havenga Surfboards, Sealife, Surfers Paradise Surfing Since: Since age 7. Started in competitions at age 9. Top 2 Results: 2 World Titles: 2003 and 2004 WQS World Champion; and the 2 WCT Event Victories: US Open (1999) and Quiksilver Pro France (2002). Goals: Continue surfing for the rest of my life. Favorite Local Surfer: My brother Teco Padaratz Favorite Male Surfer: Andy Irons, Tom Curren, and Kelly Slater. Favorite Female Surfer: Bethany Hamilton and Silvana Lima Favorite All-time Surf spot: Sunset Beach Surfboard Quiver: 5'11" swallow, 6'0" squash, 6'0" round pin, 6'2, 6'4, 6'7 round pin Favorite maneuver: Barrel Influences in the water: Andy Irons, Tom Curren, and Kelly Slater, Martin Potter Travels: Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, Canaries, Azores, Africa, California, Indo, Europe Biggest Waves Surfed: Waimea 18 feet Desired Surf Destination: Lances Right, Nias, Puerto Escondido Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Michael Peterson Other Interests: Cooking, Training, My family & friends Likes: Being Always Happy Dislikes: Spiders Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: I really like the Sticky Bumps green glo wax.
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Name: Yuri Gonçalves Date of Birth: April 15th, 1991 Local Break: Silveira Nickname: Codorna Current Sponsors: Mormaii, Sticky Bumps, Tokoro, Clinica YoungBody, MRF Producoes, FlorTerapias Surfing Since: 9 years old Top 2 Results: 2012 Catarinense Pro Champion, 2012 3rd Place Catarinense Profissional Goals: Join WQS to win a place in WT and so begin a new goal that is to be world champion Favorite Local Surfer: Marco Giorgi Favorite Male Surfer: Gabriel Medina and Kelly Slater Favorite Female Surfer: Bethany Hamilton Favorite All-time Surf spot: Praia do Silveira com os amigos Surfboard Quiver: de 5'6 ate 6'8 Tokoro Favorite maneuver: Barrels and airs Travels: Indonesia and Hawaii Biggest Waves Surfed: Phantons, 18 ft Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Endless Summer Other Interests: Hanging out with girlfriend and friends Likes: Family Dislikes: crowds Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: Sticky Bumps Soy wax. Recycle for a better world.
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Name: Marco Giorgi Date of Birth: April 26th, 1988 Local Break: Garopaba Nickname: Marquito, Marquinho, Foca Current Sponsors: Mormaii, Sticky Bumps, and Tokoro Surfboards Surfing Since: I was 8 years old Top 2 Results: 3rd place at WQS 6 stars, 7th place ISA 2011 Favorite Male Surfer: Andy Irons, Dane Reynolds, John John Florence, Bruce Irons, Raoni Monteiro Favorite All-time Surf spot: Cloundbreak Surfboard Quiver: 5'11"x19x2 5/16x1, 5'9'' 19 1/4x 2 5/16, 6'3, 5'10, 5'7, 6'1 quad Favorite maneuver: Barrel Influences in the water: My brother Claus Travels: Indonesia, French Polynesia, Europe, Australia, Chile, Peru, Maldives, Morocco, Mexico, etc... Biggest Waves Surfed: Waimea 20+ ft Desired Surf Destination: P-pass, Macaronis Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: On the Road Other Interests: Skate, fishing Likes: Dulce de leche Dislikes: Snakes Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: That new sticky iki Wax (Punt), so good!
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Name: Fellipe Ximenes Date of Birth: December 17, 1982 Local Break: Garopaba Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Fluel, Dragon, Tokoro Surfboards, H20 Sushi Bar Surfing Since: I was 3 Inspirations: Surf Goals: To travel and compete Favorite Local Surfer: Neco Padaratz Favorite Male Surfer: Andy Irons Favorite Female Surfer: Silvana Lima Influences in the water: My father Biggest Waves Surfed: Silveira 15 ft Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Focus Future Plans: Surf as many perfect waves around the world as I can
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Name: Raleigh Hager Date of Birth: November 26, 2001 Local Break: Lower Lake Austin Nickname: Rals Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Mastercraft, Nixon, FlyHigh Fat Sacs, GoSpacecraft.com, ASC Boards Wake Surfing Since: I was 8 years old (2010) Favorite Food: Sushi, Wahoo's Fish Tacos Goals: To keep winning World Championships like Kelly Slater. Favorite Maneuver: Ollie 180 into Rev 360 Inspirations: Having fun and seeing what other Pro riders can do. Favorite Local Wake Surfer: Billy Clark Favorite Female Wake Surfer: Rebecca Ort Favorite Male Wake Surfer: Chase Hazen Most Memorable Ride: World Championships Final Run 2012. Favorite All Time Wake Spot: Lake Austin Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Chasing Mavericks Other Interests: Skateboarding, Ocean Surfing, Horseback Riding Future Plans: Move to California so I can Ocean surf and wake surf. Win Worlds again. Coaching. College.
Visit: www.ralsurfs.com
www.facebook.com/raleighhager
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Name: Lucas Angulo Date of Birth: April 12th, 1997 Local Break: Pinetrees Nickname: Too many to list Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Xcel Wetsuits, Kaenon Sunglasses, Ocean Minded, and Freestyle Surfing Since: I was 2 (with floaties) Top 2 Results: 1st at NSSA at PK's and 2nd at States Goals: To do what Rasta does Favorite Local Surfer: Jonah Currence Favorite Male Surfer: Andy Irons Favorite Female Surfer: Carissa Moore Favorite All-time Surf spot: Cloundbreak or Resturants and many secret spots on Kauai Surfboard Quiver: 5'1" and 5'3" I don't need that many boards Favorite maneuver: Barrels Influences in the water: All the locals that surf really well and don't take any crap from anybody Travels: Costa Rica, Fiji - Tavarua Biggest Waves Surfed: 6-8 with some 10 footers (Hawaiian) Desired Surf Destination: Mentawais or Tavarua (again) Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Any with Andy, Bruce, Dane, or Julian Other Interests: Skating, Pool, Ping Pong, and Xbox Likes: Surfing, Family, Friends, Where I Live, and Barrels Dislikes: Haters Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: The surfing accessories that Sticky Bumps makes are truly top-notch. Go try them.
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Name: Asaya Aymara Brusa Date of Birth: June 24th, 1996 Place of Birth and Residence: Puerto Escondido Mexico I've been surfing for 4 years, I started surfing with my Dad who has surfed his entire life and now for the past two I surf for Roxy. I surf every day in Zicatela or La Punta here in Puerto with my friends and pros like Angelo Lozano, David Rutherford and all my grom friends. My favorite beach to surf is La Punta and Barra de la Cruz. I also do training to get stronger and better balance for my surfing with a personal Trainer 3 days at week. This year I represented Mexico on the ISA World surfing Games in Peru , surfed in Mexican Nationals and some Junior Events around California. Top 2 Results: 1st place Coco Surf Challenge Puerto Escondido 2011 1st place Coco Challenge Puerto Escondido 2010 2nd place women Nationals Mazatlan 2010 1st place PXM Zicatela Pro 2009 Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: My favorite Sticky Bumps Product is the traction. I love the designs and the colors of them and I use it to find better position of my feet on the board. Quote: LET'S CHANGE PASSION FOR GLORY! Visit: http://web.me.com/asayabrusa/Asaya-Brusa/Bienvenida.html Facebook Athlete Page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asaya-Aymara-Brusa/135600776505041
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Name: Bailey Nagy Date of Birth: February 4th, 1996 Local Break: rocky point, North Shore of Oahu Nickname: bailz Current Sponsors: Rip Curl, Sticky Bumps, FCS, and Flojos Surfing Since: about 8 years old Top 2 Results: Hawaii State Champion 2010 and 2nd in NSSA nationals 2010 (14&under) Goals: To win in the ISA worlds in peru for 2011 and to win Open Women at nationals. Favorite Local Surfer: Coco Ho & Pancho Sullivan Favorite Male Surfer: Mick Fanning Favorite Female Surfer: Carissa Moore Favorite All-time Surf Spot: Uluwatu, Indonesia Surfboard Quiver: anything from like a 5'9" to a 6'1" Favorite maneuver: back side hack Influences in the water: Andy Irons & Sion Milosky Travels: Ireland, Isreal, Italy, Mexico, Indonesia, Peru, California, Florida, New York, Washington, Texas, New Mexico, Georgia, All over Hawaii. Biggest Waves Surfed: around 15ft when i was towing with Myles Padaca Desired Surf Destination: Tahiti Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Scratching the Surface Other Interests: hanging out with friends, traveling, and cooking. Likes: spaghetti, good waves, Iphone, wakeboarding, and snowboarding Dislikes: spiders, shrimp, and snakes
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Name: Christian Wach Date of Birth: December 20th, 1989 Local Break: Lower Trestles Nickname: Seawalk Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Gotcha, Vonzipper, Canvas Surfboards, Nakisurf, Reunion Wetsuits Surfing Since: 6 years old. Grommet! Top 2 Results: 1st Noosa 2009, 1st Noosa 2010 Goals: Start another successful business, Keep surfing! Favorite Local Surfer: Aaron Cormican Favorite Male Surfer: Kelly Slater Favorite Female Surfer: Belinda Baggs Favorite All-time Surf spot: Scorpion Bay Surfboard Quiver: Longboards, shortboards, fishes, & boogie boards Favorite maneuver: Any type of air that I land haha Influences in the water: Always friends! It's always more fun surfing with a buddy or two. Travels: Norway, Belgium, Russia, Nicaragua, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, New Zealand, Japan, Morrocco, France, Spain, Italy, Sardinia & Australia Biggest Waves Surfed: I'm not really into massive waves haha Desired Surf Destination: Mentawaiis Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Shelter or Seedling Other Interests: Graphic design, creative direction, movie making, painting, & partying! Likes: Perfect waves uncrowded surf. Dislikes: Crowded mediocre waves.
Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: I really like Sticky Bumps Basecoat. It's always been my favorite product they make because you can use it in warm or cold water and it doesn't smear. It's just the perfect consistency and goes on like butter.
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Name: Rebecca Ort Date of Birth: March 9, 1977 Local Spot: Lake Zürich Nickname: Becci Current Sponsors: Airbaze Wakesurfers, Centurion Boats, Sticky Bumps, Kibag Marina, Core Kites Wakesurfing Since: 2007 Favorite Food: Fish from the barbeque Goals: Working on wakesurf videos, new tricks, and more podium places around the world. Favorite Local Wakesurfer: Airbaze team rider, Michelle Berner Favorite Male Wakesurfer: Keenan Flegel Favorite Female Wakesurfer: Raleigh Hager, she's so young and has so much potential. Inspirations: Having fun on the boat with our friends and being able to surf in Switzerland where there's no ocean, we can simply wakeurf behind our boat and have a lot of fun. Favorite maneuver: Reverse, Airs Influences in the water: My best captain and husband Holger that drives the boat for me for hours. Biggest Waves Surfed: The biggest wave in wakesurfing is behind my Centurion Enzo. Favorite All-Time Surf Spot: Wakesurf, Lake Zürich, surfing, Barbados. Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Shelter Other Interests: Surfing, Kiteboarding, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Walking our dog. Future Plans: Keep developing the best wakesurf boards for Airbaze
Webpage: http://www.airbaze-wakesurf.com/team-riders/rebecca-ort/
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Name: Christian Yeager Date of Birth: June 13th, 1986 Local Break: Malibu Nickname: Malibu Cowboy, yeagertron, yeagz Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Canvas Surfboards, Arbor Skateboards, Aloha Sunday supply shop Surfing Since: 1989 (age 3) Top 2 Results: I won my moms heart 25 consecutive years now Goals: Travel the world scoring waves and helping people who can't help them selves Favorite Local Surfer: Dillon Perillo Favorite Male Surfer: Dane reynolds Female Surfer: Kassia Meador Favorite All-time Surf spot: Keramas, Bali Surfboard Quiver: 5'5 Dan Cobley Quad, 5'7 Channel Islands Dumpster Diver, 5'8 Canvas Nugget hunter, 5'11 Bushman "goonwizard" custom model with a pulled in swallow tail, 6'3 Dan Cobley step up, 6'8 dan cobley tube hunter, a 9'0 rusty rhino chaser (hawaii only), and a 10'2 canvas single fin log Favorite maneuver: standing tall inside a wave hole Influences in the water: the local dolphins who rip harder than anyone, anyone with wisdom to pass down to me. Travels: The entire pacific coast of mainland mexico, panama (caribbean and pacific), 15 or so British Virgin Islands, NY,NY, From Sydney New South Whales to Brisbane gold coast, and everywhere in between Australia, The ENTIRE island of Bali, Every nook and cranny of Oahu, Hawaii, Italy, Austria, France, Germany, Rio De Janeiro, sao paulo, Brazil, Puerto Rico, St. thomas USVI, and a cluster of american states. Biggest Waves Surfed: 15-20 hawaiian scale (30-40ft faces) waimea bay Desired Surf Destination: cloudbreak fiji, lances rights, the rest of the mentawai island chain. Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Earth to meekus (underground malloy project) Other Interests: Film Making, photography, painting, playing music, snowboarding, spicy dancing, too much more to fit. Likes: As corny as it sounds, nothing makes me happier than seeing people treat each other the way they want to be treated...Its a rare sight. Dislikes: LOS ANGELES TRAFFIC Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: On a steamy balinese afternoon I had to lug all of my belongings through the entire town of kuta to get to my airport drop van, It wasn't easy since I was on the road for 3 months without coming home. I had 4 boards, a backpack, and a massive suitcase all packed to max capacity weighing about 200 pounds all together. If it wasn't for the sticky bumps roller board bag I would have had to make 2 trips, missed my flight out of bali and then I would have overstayed my visa putting me in trouble with the government..LIFE SAVING PRODUCTS!
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Name: Erik Baldwin Date of Birth: March 22nd, 1979 Local Break: northcounty; g-view or wherever the crowds aren't… Nickname: Not that im aware of… Depends on who you ask. Surfing Since: maybe 6 or 7, not serious till 14 or so. Top 2 Results: not really into competing, but ive won enough to be confident and content. Current Sponsors: Nirvana surfboards, Sticky bumps, west, cobian, aerial7 audio, surfsnacks. Goals: plenty of goals in life, but I keep my surfing open and free. I guess to keep progressing in all aspects of my surfing. Power, fluidity, style, staying innovative and always pushing without any real goal other than what is in the moment. Following the inspiration that finds me. Favorite Local Surfer: tie between Knox and Gerlach. Favorite Male Surfer: KE11Y Favorite Female Surfer: kealla k. …or maybe Gilmore. They both scare me. Favorite All-time Surf spot: 4-6ft.-Cannons, kawaii. Surfboard Quiver: Everything and all! 5'2":- up to 10'0" SUP. I ride everything I can get my hands on! I believe it makes a more well rounded surfer...and it never gets boring. Favorite maneuver: full rotation frontside rail grab reverse. Id say above the lip varial, but I have yet to stick one well enough to claim it. Influences in the water: anyone who brings a big helping of love and aloha onto the lineup. Travels: Hawaii, mex, norcal. Biggest Waves Surfed: Todo's 2010- a handful of 35'+ faces. Desired Surf Destination: France, south Africa, sri lanka, chili, mentawais, anywhere uncharted. Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: endless summer 1&2. Just because of the time in my life that first saw them. Other Interests: Art, science, shaping, skydiving, animal rescue volunteering, living life. Likes: Anyone or anything with a positive message. Dislikes: opposite of above. Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: All the products from SB are high quality and work great but im really stuck on the tour series cool/cold wax. I have yet to find a better wax and that works as well.
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Name: Victor Rosario Date of Birth: March 17th 1986 Local Break: Encuentro Beach Nickname: Microman Current Sponsors: Body Glove, Sticky Bumps, Nixon, Voltz energy shots, Nordic Surfers, Vec Surfboards Surfing Since: 2000 Top 2 Results: 2 times runner up in the Dominican Ranking Goals: Live my life doing what I love most and share every moment of it with my beautiful family. Favorite Local Surfer: Zion Balbuena Favorite Male Surfer: Jordy Smith Favorite Female Surfer: Silvana Lima Favorite All-time Surf spot: Lhoss-fushi lefts in the South Male attol in Maldives Surfboard Quiver: right now: 5'3'' semi round nose quad for weak surf, 5'5'' rounded squash tail for overall surf, 5'5'' round tail for comps and a 5'10'' round tail for a bit bigger waves Favorite maneuver: Airs, Barrels Influences in the water: Nature and it's way to make everything look so simple. Travels: Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, USA, Hawaii, Dubai, Sri-Lanka, Singapore, Maldives, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway Biggest Waves Surfed: not even close to what is considered big this days... Desired Surf Destination: call me crazy, but right now it's Loffoten island in the north of norway! Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Campaign 1 Other Interests: My kid and wife and my new soon to be born boy, music, art, making new friends. Likes: Good Dislikes: Evil Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: My favorite Sticky Bumps items I would say are the Cube traction and the warm-tropical wax, they just can't get better than that. The Cube is a simple, very effective traction and it has a nice design, the wax, well, it's the best wax in the world!
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Name: Jesse Timm Date of birth: June 5th Local Break: La Jolla Nickname: trimm, twinkle toes or hollywood Current Sponsors: Stickybumps, Toes on the Nose, Monster Paint and Snuggbuds Surfing Since: 80's Top 2 Results: 1st place, followed up by a 2nd place at the Hansens/Rob Machado Surf Classic Goals: I've been in 2 surf films shown on the big screen. Toes on the Nose named a clothing item after me, the "Timm rider" t-shirt. I have been a featured surfer in Slide magazine. I've been featured in two major newspapers in ca - san diego union tribune did an article on me in their sports section and todays local news had me on the front page. So my focus now is to finally get "the shot" that will one day make the cover of a surf magazine. Favorite Local Surfer: Me :-) Favorite Male Surfer: Shortboarding - Kelly Slater and Occy Longboarding- LJ Richards and Phil Ddwards. Favorite Female Surfer: Linda Benson Favorite All-Time Surf Spot: Rincon, Pavones and Playa Negra Surfboard Quiver: Two 10' Jesse Timm "Blue Obsession" models. One 10' Lance Carson. One 8' Jesse Timm "Baby Blue" model. Favorite Maneuver: powerful drop knee turns Influences in the Water: my friends, mother ocean and all her inhabitants. Travels: Costa Rica, Scorpion Bay, Fiji, Australia, East Coast, Lake Michigan Biggest Waves Surfed: maybe 18' (that's plenty big enough for me) Desired Surf Destination: anywhere that's tropical and uncrowded. Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Endless Summer Other interests: surfboard shaping and glassing, yoga, light weight training, slalom skateboarding, spelunking and my x-box 360. Likes: uncrowded waves, tropics, burrito's and good times with my friends. Dislikes: not listening to my intuition; only to find out later I should have. Not slowing down enough to enjoy the view. Short surf sessions.
Favorite sticky bumps product quote: My favorite is the Day Glo Wax. My boards get a different appearance everytime they get a new wax job...be creative and put some color in your session!
Visit: www.jessetimm.com
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Name: Ke'ale Chung Date of Birth: November 19th, 1988 Local Break: Hanalei Nickname: Miagz Current Sponsors: Quiksilver, Sticky Bumps, JonesTrading Surfing Since: 5 yrs old Top 2 Results: Freesurfer Goals: Get barreled surfing the best waves in the world! Favorite Local Surfer: Andy Irons Favorite Male Surfer: Andy Irons Favorite Female Surfer: My Mom Favorite All-time Surf spot: Desert Point Surfboard Quiver: 5'4" to 10'0" Favorite maneuver: Barrel Influences in the water: All my friends Alana, Teva, Steph, Evan, Kanoa Travels: Tahiti, Indo, Mexico, New Caledonia, New Zealand, France, Portugal Biggest Waves Surfed: As big as the coconut tree Desired Surf Destination: Tahiti Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Momentum Under the Influence Other Interests: Fishing, Golfing Likes: Surfing, Fishing, Eating Dislikes: Wasabi Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote:Sticky bumps tour series wax is the best out there! Smells good and works great!!!
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Name: Kody Kerbox Date of Birth: May 6th, 1994 Local Break: Sugar Cove Nickname: Kode Current Sponsors: Naish, Sticky Bumps Surfing Since: 12 years old Top 2 Results: 1st Place France Trials SUWT 2011 Goals: Win a SUWT Event Favorite Local Surfer: Albee Layer Favorite Male Surfer: Bruce Irons Favorite Female Surfer: Carrissa Moore Favorite All-time Surf spot: Sandy's Surfboard Quiver: 4'10, 6'1, 6'6, SUP: 7'3, 8'0, 9'8 Favorite maneuver: Alley-oop Influences in the water: My friends, they rip! Travels: France, Tahiti, California, Australia Biggest Waves Surfed: I don't know how big but one of my waves at Jaws Desired Surf Destination: Indo Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Dudecruise Other Interests: Windsurfing Likes: Getting pounded in the shore break Dislikes: Being out of the water Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: My favorite product by Sticky Bumps is their leash! It is the best leash I have ever used by far, I have never broken one in the big stuff, and the day glo ones look really cool!
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Name: Kylie Loveland DOB: October 6, 1997 Height: 5 feet 6 inches Hometown: Carlsbad, CA Favorite Surf Spot: Lahaina Harbor Local Break: Oceanside Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Roxy, Rusty Surfboards, Bull Taco, Tonic, SurfRide Surfing Since: 4 Years Old Where did you start Surfing: Warm Water Jetties, Carlsbad Goals: Make surfing a career, eventually be on the World Tour. Inspirations: My Dad, Mom, and Sister Desired Surf Destinations: Indo, Bali, France, Australia, Tavarua Likes: Being at the beach, sleeping, hanging out with friends, Instagram- oh and surfing! Favorite Sticky Bumps Product: Day Glo Leashes Favorite Maneuver: Tail Slides Website: www.kylieloveland.com
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Name: Rex Calderon Date of Birth: October 13, 1992 Local Break: Playa Maderas Nickname: Coco Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Careli Tours Nicaragua, Carton Surfboards. Surfing Since: I was 6 years old Top 2 Results: 6-time Nicaraguan National Champion, 2-time Central American Champion Favorite Local Surfer: Oscar Espinoza Favorite Surfers: Dane Reynolds and Chippa Wilson Favorite maneuver: Kerrupt Flip Influences in the water: My uncle, Roque Calderon Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Momentum 3 Other Interests: Skateboarding and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite Sticky Bumps Product: Sticky Bumps wax is the best wax in the world!! The Original line is hard to beat and works great for all conditions!
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Name: Darian Boyle Date of Birth: November 22nd Local Break: Sea Girt, NJ Nickname: Digger Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Ohana Paddle Boards, Clif Bar, Quick Blade Paddles, A Shore Thing-Clothing, H2O Audio, Typhoon Boat Works Surfing Since: Surfing since I was a little girl and was the only female in the water. Top 2 Results: 2011 First place - Florida State Championships 14' Stand up division, 2009 Battle of the Paddle 5th place Goals: To explore more surf destinations around the globe. Favorite Local Surfer: Shayne Boyle my brother Favorite Male Surfer: Joel Parkinson Favorite Female Surfer: Maya Gabeira Favorite All-time Surf spot: Ship Wrecks, Indonesia Surfboard Quiver: 14' Ohana Elite Racer-SUP, 9'0" Squash Tail SUP, 6'1" Dumpster Diver, 6'2" After Burner, 6'4" Byrne Double Bump Swallow, 6'6" Rat Speed Monkey, 6'8" Byrne rounded pin tail, 7'6" Mike Woo Pin Tail Favorite maneuver: Floater Influences in the water: My 3 brothers Patrick, Shayne, Bruce Travels: Iceland, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Hawaii, Bahamas, Ireland, Iceland, Alaska, Munich-Germany, Australia and more! Biggest Waves Surfed: Bali 5' Desired Surf Destination: Tuamotus Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Big Wednesday Other Interests: Traveling, skiing, fishing, sailing, classic cars, fashion and chilling with my dog Bubba. Likes: Paddling with the dolphins and fish, action sports. Dislikes: Guys dropping in on me. Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: My paddle is an extension of my arms. The Sticky Bumps Paddle Grip Wax ROCKS!!! It prevents paddle twist, giving me the ability to grip and dig in harder with my stroke, without spinning my Paddle.
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Name: Matthieu Thibaud Date of Birth: February 7th, 1983 Local Break: Laguna Beach, CA Nickname: Muchu Skimboarding Since: Skimboarding since around 1992 Top 2 Results: 2nd European Championships 2004, 2006. Professional United Skim Tour 15th final ranking in 2009. Current Sponsors: Victoria Skimboards, Extreme Outdoor Supply (EOS), Freak Traction, Sticky Bumps, DC Shoes, Nixon Watches, Snuggbuds Headsets. Goals: Traveling, riding, meeting people, discovering new places, having fun, enjoying every minute, making my family, friends and sponsors proud and happy Favorite Local Surfer: Romuald Janau awesome local surfer, skimboarder, snowboarder and skateboarder from the same area where I am from. Favorite Male Skimboarder: "Skimboarder" teammate Brandon Rothe for his style and attitude, "Surfer" probably Rob Machado I guess even if I haven't met him Favorite Female Skimboarder: "Skimboarder" Jasmine Joy, for her great vibe, her great skim skills, and for riding and promoting my pro model and the association Heart of Sailing that I support through that board. Favorite All-time Skim spot: It's tough, but I think I've had the best sessions in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Skimboard Quiver: My pro Model Skimboard size Medium for big days, and a poly carbon vinylester M that I shaped for extra float on smaller days Favorite maneuver: 360 pop shuv-it Influences in the water: Watching and skimming with people like Bill Bryan, Morgan Just, Paulo Prietto or Brandon Rothe definitely motivates me and influence my riding. Travels: All over France of course and been multiple times to Spain, Portugal, Mexico, US East Coast, Northern and southern California where I have been staying the past 3 years. Biggest Waves Skimmed: The Wedge (Newport Beach, CA), Cabo San Lucas (Baja California, Mexico) 8ft shore break Desired Skim Destination: I would love to go to Chile, Japan, Brazil and many more... Favorite All-Time Skim Movie:The Bomb (the one I watched the most with my brother back home) Other Interests: Photography, Music Likes: friends, family, good food and wine Dislikes: Not much Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: Sticky bumps is just the best wax I've tried Quote: "Carpe Diem"
My Blog that I keep updated: http://matthieuthibaudvictoriaskimboards.blogspot.com/
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Name: Cesar Petroni Date of Birth: January 2nd, 1993 Local Break: Zicatela Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps Surfing Since: since im 5 years old Top 2 Results: 1st place Coco Surf Challenge 2011 & Pass 2 heats in the Quiksilver Pro 2010 Goals: Travel more & get in the final in the quiksilver pro 2012 Favorite Local Surfer: Oscar Moncada Favorite Male Surfer: Jamie O brien Favorite Female Surfer: Asaya Brusa Favorite All-time Surf spot: Zicatela Surfboard Quiver: 5.8 , 5.10 ,5.11 ,6.0,6.3 & 6.6 Favorite maneuver: Air Influences in the water: My friends Travels: Argentina ,California. Biggest Waves Surfed: Zicatela 10 foot Desired Surf Destination: Indonesia Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Trilogy Other Interests: Body board & skate Likes: Swiming, being with my friends, and yoga. Dislikes: People who snake me Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: My 2 favorite Sticky Bumps products are traction & the wax.
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Name: Josh Holland Date of Birth: February 4th Local Break: The Jetty, Virginia Beach, Virginia Nickname: Josh Current Sponsors: StickyBumps, Walden Surfboards, Hawaiian Island Creations, Headhunters, and Kialoa Paddles Surfing Since: Since I was 8 Top 2 Results: 2nd place in Hands Across the Boarder Joint Comp with Virginia and North Carolina; Top finisher under 18 years old in an Open SUP Competition. Goals: Ride a barrel hanging 5 or 10 on my longboard. On my SUP, riding a barrel and slicing the wall with my Kialoa paddle. Favorite Local Surfer: My mentor, Ricky Judalena. Favorite Male Surfer: It's a tie between Joel Tudor and Tony Silvagni. Also mad props to Steve Walden, Wingnut and Alex Knost! Favorite Female Surfer: Gotta love Alana Blanchard, but sorry Alana, I gotta go with my little 6 year old sister who is also named Alana! She's Roxy's next rider on her mom's flowered 8'0" Walden Wahine Board. She's so cute. Favorite All-time Surf spot: The southern shores of Oahu Surfboard Quiver: I have a collection of Walden Magic's in a variety of sizes and a new custom 9'0" high performance Stratoflex. I still love my 5'4" Al Merrick Dumpster Diver and my custom 7'6" SUP from Walden. Favorite maneuver: On a longboard, I'm lovin' a reverse drop knee into a 5 to 10 to 5 off the nose... When riding my SUP, I love taking my board vertical off the lip, and hope to catch some air soon! Influences in the water: My dad and his Canon 7D are always on my mind! But I couldn't do it without the support of my family and their countless hours in all kinds of weather, watching me ride and getting me the gear I need. Mahalo! Travels: Hawaii, Cali, OBX, Colorado and beyond. Biggest Waves Surfed: Hurricane Irene. Seriously, it was overhead to double overhead. Gotta love east coast swells during fall! Desired Surf Destination: I want to hit South Africa and Tahiti. Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: Endless Summer 2 and Picaresque. Other Interests: I love capturing life by taking pictures! Photography is a way I can really express my creativity. Music is another way... I love playing guitar and ukulele. Likes: God, my family, good friends, my iPhone, my Hawaiian ohana, my GoPro, and the smell of StickBumps wax. Dislikes: surfers who forgot the soul of surfing and are rude in the water and crowded breaks filled with tourist Favorite Sticky Bumps Product Quote: I love Sticky Bumps warm wax, particularly the Tour Season. It gives excellent stick where I need it most. The SUP stand up series wax is genius! And the paddle wax is perfect for all conditions. Sticky Bumps SUP leashes are innovative and designed very well!
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Name: Dagan Stagg Date of Birth: January 30, 2001 Nickname: Dag, Daggers Local Break: Ponto Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, Globe, Neff, Hoven, GoPro, Surfride, Xanadu, & WEST Wetsuits Surfing Since: In the womb Favorite Food: Anything edible I can get my hands on. Goals: Graduate with honors, college degree, surf for a well paying living, marry a hot & smart little lady that can't imagine anything better to do with her time then kick it at the beach and video me surfing ;) Favorite Local Surfer: My pops Inspirations: Parents, Bill Gates, and several incredible surfers...Dane Reynolds, Kelly, Julian and on and on Favorite Maneuver: choke hold
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Name: Brian Haag Date of Birth: April 4th, 1991 Local Break: San O, Salt Creek, Cardiff Reef Nickname: Paddlefroth, Willy B, and Juice Box Current Sponsors: Sticky Bumps, 404, Simple Mobile, Jen Optics, Hydro-Turf, Riviera Paddlesurf, Quick Blade Paddles, Futures Fins, and Laguna Tribe Apparel. Surfing Since: 1995 Top 2 Results: 1st place 14ft at Around the Rock in Seattle 1st place Marina Del Ray Championships Goals: Travel the world to surf new spots. Favorite Local Surfer: Rob Machado Favorite Male Surfer: Kelly Slater Favorite Female Surfer: Alana Blanchard Favorite All-time Surf spot: River Jetties Surfboard Quiver: 7'10"/ 8'11"/9'6" 404 SUP's Favorite maneuver: Helicopter or Carving 360 Influences in the water: Chuck Patterson and Collin McPhillips Travels: Indonesia, Australia, Hawaii, and Mexico Biggest Waves Surfed: 15ft Desired Surf Destination: Indo or Mex Favorite All-Time Surf Movie: The Drifter or Step into Liquid Other Interests: Snow, Moto, and anything outside. Likes: Surfing secret spots with no one out. Dislikes: Surfing with kids half my age cause they make me feel old but I have to realize they are the future of the sport. Favorite Sticky Bumps Product: I use the paddle wax to keep a good grip on my paddle especially when I am surfing or racing. Also Love the board bags for when I am traveling around the world cause they keep my board's ding free. Lets not forget the tour series wax for nose riding down the line or stepping back on the tail to buoy turn in a race.
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Name: Nathan Carroll Age: 25 Hometown: Sunset beach, Hawaii Current Home: Los Angeles, CA Years Surfing: 20 Years Jr Life Guard: 8 Years as Pro: 10
I grew up playing in the ocean at Sunset Beach Hawaii, learned to surf at the age of five. Fell in love with the ocean and everything to do with it. Enrolled in swim lessons at age 6 and started swimming everyday day after school. At the age of 12 started competing in NSSA contest and enrolled in Junior Life Guards on the North Shoreof Oahu. Won my first NSSA National Tittle at the age of 14. At 15, I made my first WQS appearance at Sunset Beach Hawaii and placed 3rd in the final. By 17, I had won 3 NSSA regional titles and made 7 NSSA National Finals as well as placing in the finals in 3 WQS events.
This same year I won my first Pro Am and became a featured Surfer in a video game by Matel Interactive called Championship Surfer and later Sunny Garcia Surfing for PS1 and PS2. In 2003 I was the Vans Triple Crown Rookie of the year runner up. In 2004 I stated travelling the ASP WQS fulltime and competed in professional events all over the world. I have surfed in 6 of the 7 continents and have surfed in over 23 countries. In 2008 I came to the Malibu Region of Los Angeles, CA and fell in love with the place. I currently reside in Los Angeles, CA.
Website: www.surflatoday.com
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