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Q. How long have you been surfing?
A. Some say too long.
Q. What has been the biggest change since you started (in surfing)?
A. Legropes. Increase in numbers surfing.
Q. Where did you cut your teeth in the surf?
A. How did you know I cut my teeth ?
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Q. Who is the one surfer that you most modelled your surfing off or admire?
A. George Greenough.
Q. Most memorable surf in your life?
A. First trip to Bali, believe it or not but perfect Ulu's & no one out.
Q. What boards have you ridden or what style of board (twinny/ 4 fin/ thruster)?
A. Surfed most types of boards, overheard someone say recently I surfed like a freak, what did they mean ?
Q. Where do you see kneeboarding going?
A. Probably on it's knees.
Q. Why did you start kneeboarding?
A. Hot Vico's at Cactus lent me a board & never looked back.
Q. How do you handle the flack from other surfers being a kneelo?
A. Try to surf harder & earn respect.
Q. What injuries have you received?
A. Chipped tooth, sea ulcers on both big toes.
Q. Have you ever thought you were gunna die?
A. Large Daly's, held down for ages finally surfaced only to be sucked back down.
Q. Has your family or partner been cool with your surfing? Have you separated from a partner because of your surfing?
A. Divorced, best move ever.
Q. Do you have a signature move?
A. Only in my dreams.
Q. Do you want to thank your sponsors?
A. Thanks Mum & Dad.
Q. What was the first car you ever went surfing in?
A. 1964 Ford Falcon
Q. If you had a choice would you A. Go surfing and knock back a sess with your missus? B. Knock back a surf with ya mates and keep ya missus happy?
A. Have to be honest, missed last club rally & lied about reason. What happens now ?
Q. Describe your perfect surf trip
A. 2-6ft offshore reef break with only you & your mates out, maybe 2-5ft or 2-4ft or ….
Q. What music do you listen to when you want to motivate yourself for a surf?
A. Depends who I'm with, if it's Sat listen to 3d radio.
Q. Is there a certain smell or sound that reminds you of the surf?
A. If it's Middleton the answer is unprintable.
Q. Have you ever snaked or dropped in on a stand up and said to yourself “that felt good”? and who was it?
A. Not on purpose – honest.
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