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SIXTY40.CO.ZA 17 {ISSUE 17 // 2012} THE CHAMPION COVER Sacha Specker by Alex Leon SACHA SPECKER 2012 WORLD DROPKNEE CHAMPION

Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

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Issue 17 is celebrating our very own Dropknee World Champion, Sacha Specker. This issue delves into the mind of one of the hardest working individuals in our sport, and in our humble opinion, the best waterman in the country. But that's not all, we also drop a profile on Dylan Van Tonder, a very talented individual hailing from the usually wave starved Port Elizabeth as well as Luke Kitchin, the current SA Junior Champion. And just to round it off, we have an article on the boys from the dirty south hitting Sumatra. Be sure to check the exclusive clip, courtesy of Josh Kleve, linked to the article. As it's our final issue for the year, have a safe festive season filled with waves and see you in 2013.

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Page 1: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

sixty40coza17

issUE 17 2012 THE CHAMPION

cover

sacha specker by Alex Leon

SAcHASPecKer

2012WorLD

DroPKNeecHAMPIoN

THE CHAMPION

chammiddotpimiddotonA person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition especially in sports

Issue 17 is celebrating our very own Dropknee World Champion Sacha Specker This issue delves into the mind of one of the hardest working individuals in our sport and in our humble opinion the best waterman in the country But thatrsquos not all we also drop a profile on Dylan Van Tonder a very talented individual hailing from the usually wave starved Port Elizabeth as well as Luke Kitchin the current SA Junior Champion And just to round it off we have an article on the boys from the dirty south hitting Sumatra Be sure to check the exclusive clip courtesy of Josh Kleve linked to the article As itrsquos our final issue for the year have a safe festive season filled with waves and see you in 2013

ED ~ Ian Kruger

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This image and the cover shot in Mexico Puerto Escondido in and around the IBA MEXICO PRO - Zicatela 2012 event Images by Alex Leon

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rIcHArDS BAy

By ruDI StADLer

The year has been good for us in Richards Bay and the warm Indian Ocean pushed some lovely swell this way Our local Port peoples ndash more like the wave gods decided to commission our Dredger to suck up unwanted sand and spit it into a shallow slab or bank creating a really sick wave on our main beach Besides this our local Boogie club Northcore Bodyboarding Club hosted some club contest for our boogers to take part in Xander Farrell was a standout and is one to keep an eye on in the near future Old school booger Niel Blom also returned to the competitive scene amp rumour has it Rheinhard will be pushing real hard to complete the SABA circuit amp maybe even a IBA Trial next year hellip who knows Nicolas Westman was awarded the Northcore Most Progressive Rider trophy for his big boosts and dedication during the last year

DurBAN

By MIcHAeL oStLer

Where do I start hellip Durban has been amazing I cannot recall a time where there havenrsquot been waves for more than a couple days Lots and lots of east swell pushing into the bay giving North Beach some very consistent waves Been awesome to see the local pumping regularly Bodyboarders owning the line ups and the amount of bodyboarders around has been blowing my mind In recent years the line up at North Beach was rarely dominated by bodyboarders This year it has been There seems to be a lot more respect for bodyboarders in the water and more importantly a big respect for one another Cave Rock has been absolutely amazing Most mornings there has been proper waves and once again a ton of bodyboarders out representing and not standing down to people who choose to stand up Itrsquos been really awesome being apart of this all Bodyboarders holding their own and just ripping boosting and just straight up killing it Itrsquos been a pleasure being apart of this uprising I cannot wait to see what the future holds

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LoWer SoutH coASt (KZN)

By tereNce PIeterS

Ah the old faithful Dirty South Good waves good weather friendly people and of course amazingly talented bodyboardersThese past few weeks weve been going through some intense weather hectic rain causing some floods but surprisingly it has blessed us with really good banks at most beaches Lucien has still got its fun inside but the outside has been producing epic waves Both Margate and Uvongo have good outside banks with a fun inside bowl Itrsquos so great to see everyone so amped on the sport and always frothing to get in the water Three standouts these couple of months have got to be Wesley Coetzee Michael Mynhardt and JC Johnson always busting out in every session These guys have definitely got a promising future bodyboardingWell thatrsquos it from me till next time keep it real

eASterN ProvINce

By JAMeS JoNeS

This year in the Eastern Province has definitely been a transition year for us but through this there has been some great standouts from various guys riding for us and some really great stories of waves Firstly outside of the safe haven of Port Elizabeth stories of some reefs being scored by one of our younger members Pieter Meiring living in the Slum town of East London and having little to no-one to surf with I constantly receive report of good to great waves that he has been having which really warms my heart with pure jealousy On the other hand at home here in Port Elizabeth there have been many fruits throughout the year me and fellow member DVT have had some really memorable surfs in the land of Left Handers and Wedges that will blow your brains We have had a constructive year with some exciting prospects for the future we are all very excited for the next few years and so stoked to see that bodyboarding in South Africa is progressing and not the other way around

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SoutHerN cAPe

By FrANcoIS De KocK

The Southern Cape has been up and down for the past two months due to the consistent Easterly winds and swells The Plett area has been quiet with a few small wedge days except for one weekend where all variables lined up and produced perfect 4-6ft peaks at the Wreck Moving east Herolds Bay has good banks lined up which give some hope for the summer season approaching No waves to brag about but it remained consistently fun and surfable throughout the easterly conditions with no more than 5 guys out on any given day The perks of the Southern Cape The guys that scored the most are no doubt the Mosselbay crew The Easterly wind brought straight swell into the Outerpool reef and with the change of wind to the predominant Southwesterly it produced the perfect conditions for long barrels and high flying manoeuvres

BoLAND

By KyLe cABANo

Boland has been a bit still lately with the changing of seasons we have had lots of flat days and onshore winds There has been the odd day where Koeel Bay fires and we have received a few ramps at the other beachies like Pringle Bay and Betties Bay On the brighter side we are heading into summer which means offshore winds sunny skies and for most of us big wedges With most local bodyboarders still a bit freaked out to surf back at Koeel Bay its mostly just been the same crew there each weekend including myself Mafoos Malcolm Werner and Morne Morne has been ripping and so is Mafoos with all his hard training for the ISA World Bodyboarding Champs taking place at the end of November With summer around the corner there should be plenty waves Lets just hope the waters stay safe

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cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet SIXTY40cOZA 19

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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01

21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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01

23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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01

25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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01

27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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01

29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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35

RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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01

37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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01

41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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43

Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 2: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

THE CHAMPION

chammiddotpimiddotonA person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition especially in sports

Issue 17 is celebrating our very own Dropknee World Champion Sacha Specker This issue delves into the mind of one of the hardest working individuals in our sport and in our humble opinion the best waterman in the country But thatrsquos not all we also drop a profile on Dylan Van Tonder a very talented individual hailing from the usually wave starved Port Elizabeth as well as Luke Kitchin the current SA Junior Champion And just to round it off we have an article on the boys from the dirty south hitting Sumatra Be sure to check the exclusive clip courtesy of Josh Kleve linked to the article As itrsquos our final issue for the year have a safe festive season filled with waves and see you in 2013

ED ~ Ian Kruger

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 2

This image and the cover shot in Mexico Puerto Escondido in and around the IBA MEXICO PRO - Zicatela 2012 event Images by Alex Leon

SIXTY40cOZA 3

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rIcHArDS BAy

By ruDI StADLer

The year has been good for us in Richards Bay and the warm Indian Ocean pushed some lovely swell this way Our local Port peoples ndash more like the wave gods decided to commission our Dredger to suck up unwanted sand and spit it into a shallow slab or bank creating a really sick wave on our main beach Besides this our local Boogie club Northcore Bodyboarding Club hosted some club contest for our boogers to take part in Xander Farrell was a standout and is one to keep an eye on in the near future Old school booger Niel Blom also returned to the competitive scene amp rumour has it Rheinhard will be pushing real hard to complete the SABA circuit amp maybe even a IBA Trial next year hellip who knows Nicolas Westman was awarded the Northcore Most Progressive Rider trophy for his big boosts and dedication during the last year

DurBAN

By MIcHAeL oStLer

Where do I start hellip Durban has been amazing I cannot recall a time where there havenrsquot been waves for more than a couple days Lots and lots of east swell pushing into the bay giving North Beach some very consistent waves Been awesome to see the local pumping regularly Bodyboarders owning the line ups and the amount of bodyboarders around has been blowing my mind In recent years the line up at North Beach was rarely dominated by bodyboarders This year it has been There seems to be a lot more respect for bodyboarders in the water and more importantly a big respect for one another Cave Rock has been absolutely amazing Most mornings there has been proper waves and once again a ton of bodyboarders out representing and not standing down to people who choose to stand up Itrsquos been really awesome being apart of this all Bodyboarders holding their own and just ripping boosting and just straight up killing it Itrsquos been a pleasure being apart of this uprising I cannot wait to see what the future holds

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LoWer SoutH coASt (KZN)

By tereNce PIeterS

Ah the old faithful Dirty South Good waves good weather friendly people and of course amazingly talented bodyboardersThese past few weeks weve been going through some intense weather hectic rain causing some floods but surprisingly it has blessed us with really good banks at most beaches Lucien has still got its fun inside but the outside has been producing epic waves Both Margate and Uvongo have good outside banks with a fun inside bowl Itrsquos so great to see everyone so amped on the sport and always frothing to get in the water Three standouts these couple of months have got to be Wesley Coetzee Michael Mynhardt and JC Johnson always busting out in every session These guys have definitely got a promising future bodyboardingWell thatrsquos it from me till next time keep it real

eASterN ProvINce

By JAMeS JoNeS

This year in the Eastern Province has definitely been a transition year for us but through this there has been some great standouts from various guys riding for us and some really great stories of waves Firstly outside of the safe haven of Port Elizabeth stories of some reefs being scored by one of our younger members Pieter Meiring living in the Slum town of East London and having little to no-one to surf with I constantly receive report of good to great waves that he has been having which really warms my heart with pure jealousy On the other hand at home here in Port Elizabeth there have been many fruits throughout the year me and fellow member DVT have had some really memorable surfs in the land of Left Handers and Wedges that will blow your brains We have had a constructive year with some exciting prospects for the future we are all very excited for the next few years and so stoked to see that bodyboarding in South Africa is progressing and not the other way around

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SoutHerN cAPe

By FrANcoIS De KocK

The Southern Cape has been up and down for the past two months due to the consistent Easterly winds and swells The Plett area has been quiet with a few small wedge days except for one weekend where all variables lined up and produced perfect 4-6ft peaks at the Wreck Moving east Herolds Bay has good banks lined up which give some hope for the summer season approaching No waves to brag about but it remained consistently fun and surfable throughout the easterly conditions with no more than 5 guys out on any given day The perks of the Southern Cape The guys that scored the most are no doubt the Mosselbay crew The Easterly wind brought straight swell into the Outerpool reef and with the change of wind to the predominant Southwesterly it produced the perfect conditions for long barrels and high flying manoeuvres

BoLAND

By KyLe cABANo

Boland has been a bit still lately with the changing of seasons we have had lots of flat days and onshore winds There has been the odd day where Koeel Bay fires and we have received a few ramps at the other beachies like Pringle Bay and Betties Bay On the brighter side we are heading into summer which means offshore winds sunny skies and for most of us big wedges With most local bodyboarders still a bit freaked out to surf back at Koeel Bay its mostly just been the same crew there each weekend including myself Mafoos Malcolm Werner and Morne Morne has been ripping and so is Mafoos with all his hard training for the ISA World Bodyboarding Champs taking place at the end of November With summer around the corner there should be plenty waves Lets just hope the waters stay safe

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cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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rIcHArDS BAy

By ruDI StADLer

The year has been good for us in Richards Bay and the warm Indian Ocean pushed some lovely swell this way Our local Port peoples ndash more like the wave gods decided to commission our Dredger to suck up unwanted sand and spit it into a shallow slab or bank creating a really sick wave on our main beach Besides this our local Boogie club Northcore Bodyboarding Club hosted some club contest for our boogers to take part in Xander Farrell was a standout and is one to keep an eye on in the near future Old school booger Niel Blom also returned to the competitive scene amp rumour has it Rheinhard will be pushing real hard to complete the SABA circuit amp maybe even a IBA Trial next year hellip who knows Nicolas Westman was awarded the Northcore Most Progressive Rider trophy for his big boosts and dedication during the last year

DurBAN

By MIcHAeL oStLer

Where do I start hellip Durban has been amazing I cannot recall a time where there havenrsquot been waves for more than a couple days Lots and lots of east swell pushing into the bay giving North Beach some very consistent waves Been awesome to see the local pumping regularly Bodyboarders owning the line ups and the amount of bodyboarders around has been blowing my mind In recent years the line up at North Beach was rarely dominated by bodyboarders This year it has been There seems to be a lot more respect for bodyboarders in the water and more importantly a big respect for one another Cave Rock has been absolutely amazing Most mornings there has been proper waves and once again a ton of bodyboarders out representing and not standing down to people who choose to stand up Itrsquos been really awesome being apart of this all Bodyboarders holding their own and just ripping boosting and just straight up killing it Itrsquos been a pleasure being apart of this uprising I cannot wait to see what the future holds

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LoWer SoutH coASt (KZN)

By tereNce PIeterS

Ah the old faithful Dirty South Good waves good weather friendly people and of course amazingly talented bodyboardersThese past few weeks weve been going through some intense weather hectic rain causing some floods but surprisingly it has blessed us with really good banks at most beaches Lucien has still got its fun inside but the outside has been producing epic waves Both Margate and Uvongo have good outside banks with a fun inside bowl Itrsquos so great to see everyone so amped on the sport and always frothing to get in the water Three standouts these couple of months have got to be Wesley Coetzee Michael Mynhardt and JC Johnson always busting out in every session These guys have definitely got a promising future bodyboardingWell thatrsquos it from me till next time keep it real

eASterN ProvINce

By JAMeS JoNeS

This year in the Eastern Province has definitely been a transition year for us but through this there has been some great standouts from various guys riding for us and some really great stories of waves Firstly outside of the safe haven of Port Elizabeth stories of some reefs being scored by one of our younger members Pieter Meiring living in the Slum town of East London and having little to no-one to surf with I constantly receive report of good to great waves that he has been having which really warms my heart with pure jealousy On the other hand at home here in Port Elizabeth there have been many fruits throughout the year me and fellow member DVT have had some really memorable surfs in the land of Left Handers and Wedges that will blow your brains We have had a constructive year with some exciting prospects for the future we are all very excited for the next few years and so stoked to see that bodyboarding in South Africa is progressing and not the other way around

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SoutHerN cAPe

By FrANcoIS De KocK

The Southern Cape has been up and down for the past two months due to the consistent Easterly winds and swells The Plett area has been quiet with a few small wedge days except for one weekend where all variables lined up and produced perfect 4-6ft peaks at the Wreck Moving east Herolds Bay has good banks lined up which give some hope for the summer season approaching No waves to brag about but it remained consistently fun and surfable throughout the easterly conditions with no more than 5 guys out on any given day The perks of the Southern Cape The guys that scored the most are no doubt the Mosselbay crew The Easterly wind brought straight swell into the Outerpool reef and with the change of wind to the predominant Southwesterly it produced the perfect conditions for long barrels and high flying manoeuvres

BoLAND

By KyLe cABANo

Boland has been a bit still lately with the changing of seasons we have had lots of flat days and onshore winds There has been the odd day where Koeel Bay fires and we have received a few ramps at the other beachies like Pringle Bay and Betties Bay On the brighter side we are heading into summer which means offshore winds sunny skies and for most of us big wedges With most local bodyboarders still a bit freaked out to surf back at Koeel Bay its mostly just been the same crew there each weekend including myself Mafoos Malcolm Werner and Morne Morne has been ripping and so is Mafoos with all his hard training for the ISA World Bodyboarding Champs taking place at the end of November With summer around the corner there should be plenty waves Lets just hope the waters stay safe

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cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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35

RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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43

Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 48

hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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TURBOJERRY PP LTD

R 2 499 IN STORE THIS SUMMER

TURBOIV PP

R 2 299

TURBOJERRY HDPP

R 1 999

TURBOV PP

R 1 999

GOTCHA COIL LEASHDOUBLE SWIVEL LARGE COIL COMFORT COLLAR PLUG INCLUDED

FROM R 150

GOTCHA SINGLE PADDED BOARDCOVERXTRA LARGE FIN AND WETSUIT POUCH

DESIGNED TO REDUCE DINGS AND HEAT DAMAGER 230

TOYS APE DRAPE SLED

R 1 999IN STORE THIS SUMMER

TOYSZORBY SLED

R 1 999

rIcHArDS BAy

By ruDI StADLer

The year has been good for us in Richards Bay and the warm Indian Ocean pushed some lovely swell this way Our local Port peoples ndash more like the wave gods decided to commission our Dredger to suck up unwanted sand and spit it into a shallow slab or bank creating a really sick wave on our main beach Besides this our local Boogie club Northcore Bodyboarding Club hosted some club contest for our boogers to take part in Xander Farrell was a standout and is one to keep an eye on in the near future Old school booger Niel Blom also returned to the competitive scene amp rumour has it Rheinhard will be pushing real hard to complete the SABA circuit amp maybe even a IBA Trial next year hellip who knows Nicolas Westman was awarded the Northcore Most Progressive Rider trophy for his big boosts and dedication during the last year

DurBAN

By MIcHAeL oStLer

Where do I start hellip Durban has been amazing I cannot recall a time where there havenrsquot been waves for more than a couple days Lots and lots of east swell pushing into the bay giving North Beach some very consistent waves Been awesome to see the local pumping regularly Bodyboarders owning the line ups and the amount of bodyboarders around has been blowing my mind In recent years the line up at North Beach was rarely dominated by bodyboarders This year it has been There seems to be a lot more respect for bodyboarders in the water and more importantly a big respect for one another Cave Rock has been absolutely amazing Most mornings there has been proper waves and once again a ton of bodyboarders out representing and not standing down to people who choose to stand up Itrsquos been really awesome being apart of this all Bodyboarders holding their own and just ripping boosting and just straight up killing it Itrsquos been a pleasure being apart of this uprising I cannot wait to see what the future holds

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LoWer SoutH coASt (KZN)

By tereNce PIeterS

Ah the old faithful Dirty South Good waves good weather friendly people and of course amazingly talented bodyboardersThese past few weeks weve been going through some intense weather hectic rain causing some floods but surprisingly it has blessed us with really good banks at most beaches Lucien has still got its fun inside but the outside has been producing epic waves Both Margate and Uvongo have good outside banks with a fun inside bowl Itrsquos so great to see everyone so amped on the sport and always frothing to get in the water Three standouts these couple of months have got to be Wesley Coetzee Michael Mynhardt and JC Johnson always busting out in every session These guys have definitely got a promising future bodyboardingWell thatrsquos it from me till next time keep it real

eASterN ProvINce

By JAMeS JoNeS

This year in the Eastern Province has definitely been a transition year for us but through this there has been some great standouts from various guys riding for us and some really great stories of waves Firstly outside of the safe haven of Port Elizabeth stories of some reefs being scored by one of our younger members Pieter Meiring living in the Slum town of East London and having little to no-one to surf with I constantly receive report of good to great waves that he has been having which really warms my heart with pure jealousy On the other hand at home here in Port Elizabeth there have been many fruits throughout the year me and fellow member DVT have had some really memorable surfs in the land of Left Handers and Wedges that will blow your brains We have had a constructive year with some exciting prospects for the future we are all very excited for the next few years and so stoked to see that bodyboarding in South Africa is progressing and not the other way around

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SoutHerN cAPe

By FrANcoIS De KocK

The Southern Cape has been up and down for the past two months due to the consistent Easterly winds and swells The Plett area has been quiet with a few small wedge days except for one weekend where all variables lined up and produced perfect 4-6ft peaks at the Wreck Moving east Herolds Bay has good banks lined up which give some hope for the summer season approaching No waves to brag about but it remained consistently fun and surfable throughout the easterly conditions with no more than 5 guys out on any given day The perks of the Southern Cape The guys that scored the most are no doubt the Mosselbay crew The Easterly wind brought straight swell into the Outerpool reef and with the change of wind to the predominant Southwesterly it produced the perfect conditions for long barrels and high flying manoeuvres

BoLAND

By KyLe cABANo

Boland has been a bit still lately with the changing of seasons we have had lots of flat days and onshore winds There has been the odd day where Koeel Bay fires and we have received a few ramps at the other beachies like Pringle Bay and Betties Bay On the brighter side we are heading into summer which means offshore winds sunny skies and for most of us big wedges With most local bodyboarders still a bit freaked out to surf back at Koeel Bay its mostly just been the same crew there each weekend including myself Mafoos Malcolm Werner and Morne Morne has been ripping and so is Mafoos with all his hard training for the ISA World Bodyboarding Champs taking place at the end of November With summer around the corner there should be plenty waves Lets just hope the waters stay safe

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cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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rIcHArDS BAy

By ruDI StADLer

The year has been good for us in Richards Bay and the warm Indian Ocean pushed some lovely swell this way Our local Port peoples ndash more like the wave gods decided to commission our Dredger to suck up unwanted sand and spit it into a shallow slab or bank creating a really sick wave on our main beach Besides this our local Boogie club Northcore Bodyboarding Club hosted some club contest for our boogers to take part in Xander Farrell was a standout and is one to keep an eye on in the near future Old school booger Niel Blom also returned to the competitive scene amp rumour has it Rheinhard will be pushing real hard to complete the SABA circuit amp maybe even a IBA Trial next year hellip who knows Nicolas Westman was awarded the Northcore Most Progressive Rider trophy for his big boosts and dedication during the last year

DurBAN

By MIcHAeL oStLer

Where do I start hellip Durban has been amazing I cannot recall a time where there havenrsquot been waves for more than a couple days Lots and lots of east swell pushing into the bay giving North Beach some very consistent waves Been awesome to see the local pumping regularly Bodyboarders owning the line ups and the amount of bodyboarders around has been blowing my mind In recent years the line up at North Beach was rarely dominated by bodyboarders This year it has been There seems to be a lot more respect for bodyboarders in the water and more importantly a big respect for one another Cave Rock has been absolutely amazing Most mornings there has been proper waves and once again a ton of bodyboarders out representing and not standing down to people who choose to stand up Itrsquos been really awesome being apart of this all Bodyboarders holding their own and just ripping boosting and just straight up killing it Itrsquos been a pleasure being apart of this uprising I cannot wait to see what the future holds

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LoWer SoutH coASt (KZN)

By tereNce PIeterS

Ah the old faithful Dirty South Good waves good weather friendly people and of course amazingly talented bodyboardersThese past few weeks weve been going through some intense weather hectic rain causing some floods but surprisingly it has blessed us with really good banks at most beaches Lucien has still got its fun inside but the outside has been producing epic waves Both Margate and Uvongo have good outside banks with a fun inside bowl Itrsquos so great to see everyone so amped on the sport and always frothing to get in the water Three standouts these couple of months have got to be Wesley Coetzee Michael Mynhardt and JC Johnson always busting out in every session These guys have definitely got a promising future bodyboardingWell thatrsquos it from me till next time keep it real

eASterN ProvINce

By JAMeS JoNeS

This year in the Eastern Province has definitely been a transition year for us but through this there has been some great standouts from various guys riding for us and some really great stories of waves Firstly outside of the safe haven of Port Elizabeth stories of some reefs being scored by one of our younger members Pieter Meiring living in the Slum town of East London and having little to no-one to surf with I constantly receive report of good to great waves that he has been having which really warms my heart with pure jealousy On the other hand at home here in Port Elizabeth there have been many fruits throughout the year me and fellow member DVT have had some really memorable surfs in the land of Left Handers and Wedges that will blow your brains We have had a constructive year with some exciting prospects for the future we are all very excited for the next few years and so stoked to see that bodyboarding in South Africa is progressing and not the other way around

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SoutHerN cAPe

By FrANcoIS De KocK

The Southern Cape has been up and down for the past two months due to the consistent Easterly winds and swells The Plett area has been quiet with a few small wedge days except for one weekend where all variables lined up and produced perfect 4-6ft peaks at the Wreck Moving east Herolds Bay has good banks lined up which give some hope for the summer season approaching No waves to brag about but it remained consistently fun and surfable throughout the easterly conditions with no more than 5 guys out on any given day The perks of the Southern Cape The guys that scored the most are no doubt the Mosselbay crew The Easterly wind brought straight swell into the Outerpool reef and with the change of wind to the predominant Southwesterly it produced the perfect conditions for long barrels and high flying manoeuvres

BoLAND

By KyLe cABANo

Boland has been a bit still lately with the changing of seasons we have had lots of flat days and onshore winds There has been the odd day where Koeel Bay fires and we have received a few ramps at the other beachies like Pringle Bay and Betties Bay On the brighter side we are heading into summer which means offshore winds sunny skies and for most of us big wedges With most local bodyboarders still a bit freaked out to surf back at Koeel Bay its mostly just been the same crew there each weekend including myself Mafoos Malcolm Werner and Morne Morne has been ripping and so is Mafoos with all his hard training for the ISA World Bodyboarding Champs taking place at the end of November With summer around the corner there should be plenty waves Lets just hope the waters stay safe

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cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 6: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

rIcHArDS BAy

By ruDI StADLer

The year has been good for us in Richards Bay and the warm Indian Ocean pushed some lovely swell this way Our local Port peoples ndash more like the wave gods decided to commission our Dredger to suck up unwanted sand and spit it into a shallow slab or bank creating a really sick wave on our main beach Besides this our local Boogie club Northcore Bodyboarding Club hosted some club contest for our boogers to take part in Xander Farrell was a standout and is one to keep an eye on in the near future Old school booger Niel Blom also returned to the competitive scene amp rumour has it Rheinhard will be pushing real hard to complete the SABA circuit amp maybe even a IBA Trial next year hellip who knows Nicolas Westman was awarded the Northcore Most Progressive Rider trophy for his big boosts and dedication during the last year

DurBAN

By MIcHAeL oStLer

Where do I start hellip Durban has been amazing I cannot recall a time where there havenrsquot been waves for more than a couple days Lots and lots of east swell pushing into the bay giving North Beach some very consistent waves Been awesome to see the local pumping regularly Bodyboarders owning the line ups and the amount of bodyboarders around has been blowing my mind In recent years the line up at North Beach was rarely dominated by bodyboarders This year it has been There seems to be a lot more respect for bodyboarders in the water and more importantly a big respect for one another Cave Rock has been absolutely amazing Most mornings there has been proper waves and once again a ton of bodyboarders out representing and not standing down to people who choose to stand up Itrsquos been really awesome being apart of this all Bodyboarders holding their own and just ripping boosting and just straight up killing it Itrsquos been a pleasure being apart of this uprising I cannot wait to see what the future holds

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LoWer SoutH coASt (KZN)

By tereNce PIeterS

Ah the old faithful Dirty South Good waves good weather friendly people and of course amazingly talented bodyboardersThese past few weeks weve been going through some intense weather hectic rain causing some floods but surprisingly it has blessed us with really good banks at most beaches Lucien has still got its fun inside but the outside has been producing epic waves Both Margate and Uvongo have good outside banks with a fun inside bowl Itrsquos so great to see everyone so amped on the sport and always frothing to get in the water Three standouts these couple of months have got to be Wesley Coetzee Michael Mynhardt and JC Johnson always busting out in every session These guys have definitely got a promising future bodyboardingWell thatrsquos it from me till next time keep it real

eASterN ProvINce

By JAMeS JoNeS

This year in the Eastern Province has definitely been a transition year for us but through this there has been some great standouts from various guys riding for us and some really great stories of waves Firstly outside of the safe haven of Port Elizabeth stories of some reefs being scored by one of our younger members Pieter Meiring living in the Slum town of East London and having little to no-one to surf with I constantly receive report of good to great waves that he has been having which really warms my heart with pure jealousy On the other hand at home here in Port Elizabeth there have been many fruits throughout the year me and fellow member DVT have had some really memorable surfs in the land of Left Handers and Wedges that will blow your brains We have had a constructive year with some exciting prospects for the future we are all very excited for the next few years and so stoked to see that bodyboarding in South Africa is progressing and not the other way around

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SoutHerN cAPe

By FrANcoIS De KocK

The Southern Cape has been up and down for the past two months due to the consistent Easterly winds and swells The Plett area has been quiet with a few small wedge days except for one weekend where all variables lined up and produced perfect 4-6ft peaks at the Wreck Moving east Herolds Bay has good banks lined up which give some hope for the summer season approaching No waves to brag about but it remained consistently fun and surfable throughout the easterly conditions with no more than 5 guys out on any given day The perks of the Southern Cape The guys that scored the most are no doubt the Mosselbay crew The Easterly wind brought straight swell into the Outerpool reef and with the change of wind to the predominant Southwesterly it produced the perfect conditions for long barrels and high flying manoeuvres

BoLAND

By KyLe cABANo

Boland has been a bit still lately with the changing of seasons we have had lots of flat days and onshore winds There has been the odd day where Koeel Bay fires and we have received a few ramps at the other beachies like Pringle Bay and Betties Bay On the brighter side we are heading into summer which means offshore winds sunny skies and for most of us big wedges With most local bodyboarders still a bit freaked out to surf back at Koeel Bay its mostly just been the same crew there each weekend including myself Mafoos Malcolm Werner and Morne Morne has been ripping and so is Mafoos with all his hard training for the ISA World Bodyboarding Champs taking place at the end of November With summer around the corner there should be plenty waves Lets just hope the waters stay safe

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cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 7: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

LoWer SoutH coASt (KZN)

By tereNce PIeterS

Ah the old faithful Dirty South Good waves good weather friendly people and of course amazingly talented bodyboardersThese past few weeks weve been going through some intense weather hectic rain causing some floods but surprisingly it has blessed us with really good banks at most beaches Lucien has still got its fun inside but the outside has been producing epic waves Both Margate and Uvongo have good outside banks with a fun inside bowl Itrsquos so great to see everyone so amped on the sport and always frothing to get in the water Three standouts these couple of months have got to be Wesley Coetzee Michael Mynhardt and JC Johnson always busting out in every session These guys have definitely got a promising future bodyboardingWell thatrsquos it from me till next time keep it real

eASterN ProvINce

By JAMeS JoNeS

This year in the Eastern Province has definitely been a transition year for us but through this there has been some great standouts from various guys riding for us and some really great stories of waves Firstly outside of the safe haven of Port Elizabeth stories of some reefs being scored by one of our younger members Pieter Meiring living in the Slum town of East London and having little to no-one to surf with I constantly receive report of good to great waves that he has been having which really warms my heart with pure jealousy On the other hand at home here in Port Elizabeth there have been many fruits throughout the year me and fellow member DVT have had some really memorable surfs in the land of Left Handers and Wedges that will blow your brains We have had a constructive year with some exciting prospects for the future we are all very excited for the next few years and so stoked to see that bodyboarding in South Africa is progressing and not the other way around

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SoutHerN cAPe

By FrANcoIS De KocK

The Southern Cape has been up and down for the past two months due to the consistent Easterly winds and swells The Plett area has been quiet with a few small wedge days except for one weekend where all variables lined up and produced perfect 4-6ft peaks at the Wreck Moving east Herolds Bay has good banks lined up which give some hope for the summer season approaching No waves to brag about but it remained consistently fun and surfable throughout the easterly conditions with no more than 5 guys out on any given day The perks of the Southern Cape The guys that scored the most are no doubt the Mosselbay crew The Easterly wind brought straight swell into the Outerpool reef and with the change of wind to the predominant Southwesterly it produced the perfect conditions for long barrels and high flying manoeuvres

BoLAND

By KyLe cABANo

Boland has been a bit still lately with the changing of seasons we have had lots of flat days and onshore winds There has been the odd day where Koeel Bay fires and we have received a few ramps at the other beachies like Pringle Bay and Betties Bay On the brighter side we are heading into summer which means offshore winds sunny skies and for most of us big wedges With most local bodyboarders still a bit freaked out to surf back at Koeel Bay its mostly just been the same crew there each weekend including myself Mafoos Malcolm Werner and Morne Morne has been ripping and so is Mafoos with all his hard training for the ISA World Bodyboarding Champs taking place at the end of November With summer around the corner there should be plenty waves Lets just hope the waters stay safe

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cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 8: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

SoutHerN cAPe

By FrANcoIS De KocK

The Southern Cape has been up and down for the past two months due to the consistent Easterly winds and swells The Plett area has been quiet with a few small wedge days except for one weekend where all variables lined up and produced perfect 4-6ft peaks at the Wreck Moving east Herolds Bay has good banks lined up which give some hope for the summer season approaching No waves to brag about but it remained consistently fun and surfable throughout the easterly conditions with no more than 5 guys out on any given day The perks of the Southern Cape The guys that scored the most are no doubt the Mosselbay crew The Easterly wind brought straight swell into the Outerpool reef and with the change of wind to the predominant Southwesterly it produced the perfect conditions for long barrels and high flying manoeuvres

BoLAND

By KyLe cABANo

Boland has been a bit still lately with the changing of seasons we have had lots of flat days and onshore winds There has been the odd day where Koeel Bay fires and we have received a few ramps at the other beachies like Pringle Bay and Betties Bay On the brighter side we are heading into summer which means offshore winds sunny skies and for most of us big wedges With most local bodyboarders still a bit freaked out to surf back at Koeel Bay its mostly just been the same crew there each weekend including myself Mafoos Malcolm Werner and Morne Morne has been ripping and so is Mafoos with all his hard training for the ISA World Bodyboarding Champs taking place at the end of November With summer around the corner there should be plenty waves Lets just hope the waters stay safe

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cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

SIXTY40cOZA 15

My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 9: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

cAPe toWN

By SIMoN HeALe

The shortage of good waves lately has been saddening but with the Llandudno board rider comp a huge success in fun waves and a few spots north and south of Cape Town working in the small early spring swells some smiles have been shared Kalk bay has been getting some playtime in warm shark infested water and the cold Atlantic has served up ice-cream pits at 2 well known wedges But WHY WHY WHY Our annual springtime 2 week flat fest has descended upon us causing us to take up other hobbies such as work and school This is not working out well But the flat spell breaks shortly and with that comes a flurry of good swells great winds and even better times Summertime madness is rolling in

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet SIXTY40cOZA 19

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

SIXTY40cOZA 69

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 74

So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 10: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

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Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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01

21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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01

25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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35

RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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43

Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

SIXTY40cOZA 69

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 11: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

Hello my name is Luke Kitchin but you can call me Kitchin or Chicken I live in Hout Bay and surf Llandudno Sandy Bay and Glen Beach Sometimes I wish I could surf Box which is in Australia but where I really want to travel to is the Canary Islands to surf El Fronton

My favourite bodyboarders are Sacha Specker and Mitch Rawlins Everybody that I know nowadays reckons that Hoek is the best sand bank along the Atlantic Coast but my wave of choice will always be Llandudno

Gat is a bank best served heavy and ice cold

This interview is siiiiiick I wish I could get more exposure like this that way Irsquod be able to put my name out there more

Luke at Llandudno by Ronks Productions

Luke Kitchin

IntervIew

By the Mulethe current SA Junior

Champ with some QampA

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My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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43

Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

SIXTY40cOZA 47

01

02

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 48

hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 12: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

My advice for okes doing Eppo airs and sketchy spins is that you need to be practicing your moves everyday no matter what the waves are like and you need to push yourself into taking bigger waves

I think Glen Beach is really a really sick wave Is that weird Doesnrsquot matter Irsquom proud to be GBL

My worst grom abuse was last year for Western Province where I got a filthy haircut from Andrew Raath and the fact that my eyebrows were missing made it worse As soon as Irsquom old enough to Initiate Irsquom going to Give the filthiest hair cut to the groms and Maybe a rat tail here and there

Irsquom still young and foolish enough to think that the Hawaii trip is way overrated so when I finish school Irsquoll probably end up going there to see what all the buzz is about

In the meantime Irsquoll just go on a trip to Bali with my school

Oh yes Irsquom 16 years old and Im the current SA champion for juniors Does that mean Zion or Pride will sponsor me

Last thing Megan Fox is a total babe Shersquod love me back if only she knew who I was

Cape Classic Revo by Slash Photography

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Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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21

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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43

Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 13: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

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Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 14: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

SOUTH AFRICAN DISTRIBUTION l FRESSH TOAST031 313 0327 l russshawtelkomsanet

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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23

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 74

So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

SIXTY40cOZA 77

RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 15: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

Mothers Pride Aiden Wilson

The mothers pride trophy for the best ldquosly Guyrdquo began in 2008 in memory of our friend and fellow Bodyboarder Chris ldquocrizzlerdquo Elliot

Some people are referred to as shining stars for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet him - Crizzle would be described as something more akin to a solar flare he was wild crazy talented full of beans a great friend and he died too young

Jacquie (Crizzles mom) created the award to keep his memory and passion for the sport alive and to keep her in touch with the Bodyboarding community Crizzle loved so much A ldquosly guyrdquo was Crizzles term for an invert and he used to pop them pretty spectacularly too Every year Jacquie diligently goes through the submissions looking for the invert that expresses the thrill Crizzle had for the move Previous winners have been Ian Thurtell Mark McCarthy and Johnny Maritz

The ldquoSly Guyrdquo award for 2012 goes to Melkbos local Aiden Wilson the youngest recipient to date Aiden was presented the Trophy a rock from Llandudno (crizzles local) with a sterling silver ldquosly guyrdquo at The WP Prize giving in Table view in August

For 2013 submission please email Jacquie at Jacquietruetomyheartcoza with rider and photographers name as well as break Low res Photos please and we see which sly guy gives Jacquie the crizzle thrill for 2013

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 16: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSean Meets

WHEREScottburgh

WORDsThis day was sick hard to do any airs as the wave would suck almost dry on the sandbank then shut down I was just lucky on this wave my sponsors will be happy with this one though ha ha ----storm Prestwich

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PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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35

RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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43

Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 18: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

PHOTOMatthew Rex Hodge

WHEREDeadmans

WORDsThinking back on this day the first thing that comes to mind is the sheer amount of time Keith and Bruce spent waiting in the crowd Their efforts were well rewarded eventually----Matthew Rex Hodge

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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25

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 19: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

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RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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27

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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29

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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31

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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33

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 20: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Shane Ackerman

PHOTODylan Chaplin

WHERESouth Coast Oz

WORDsThis image shows Shane Ackerman inside some sort of fantasy dream world at a very well known beachy on the South Coast On the day the crowds were ridiculous but no one was standing out any more than this rider himself----Dylan Chaplin

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RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 22: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Mark Mccarthy

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

WORDsAfter 4hrs of riding 1km pits I could not take the walk up the point anymore I gave up on walking all the way and ended up only walking half way My strategy worked out as I locked into some of the longest barrels of my life surfing the middle peak I was lucky enough to be in a thick one when the helicopter was flying by----Mark Mccarthy

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

SIXTY40cOZA 77

RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 24: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER James Jones

PHOTOKody Mcgregor

WHEREFence

WORDsI have been surfing at Fence for ages but never had much luck with getting many shots until Kody Mcgregor found himself in the right place to snap this shot of me driving through a clean left wedge barrel in early summer----James Jones

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 26: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Storm Prestwhich

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERESilverstroom

WORDsI dont know how I got this image I was busy looking down the beach through my lens at a few new arrivals when I saw this happen in the corner of my left eye lucky me Storm has his head on right and has goals set for the future that I believe he will reach----simon Heale

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 28: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Ian Kruger

PHOTOWarren Baynes

WHERETand

WORDsDriving further than most people do when going on holiday seems insane Driving that far in the hope that unpredictable elements come together to produce the correct conditions seems insane Believing that you will arrive alone to enjoy perfect surf seems insane Sometimes insanity is the only option----Ian Kruger

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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35

RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

SIXTY40cOZA 47

01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

SIXTY40cOZA 49

orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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37

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 32: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Johan Nortje

PHOTOEloise Du Preez

WHERESouthbroom

WORDsEloise Du Preez snuck this one of me at a super fun early morning session with the SCBA team the day before SA champs at Southbroom Tucked into a sweet barrel on this one----Johan Nortje

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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39

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 34: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Nicolas Westman

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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41

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 36: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHERELlandudno

WORDsThe tide was dropping all afternoon so the corner bowl was getting shallower and shallower as the sun dipped Sacha popped this sublime backflip out of the bowl which he landed so squarely that a loud whack was heard from the beach ----Ian James Thurtell

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 38: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

RIDER Pedro Maria Bettencourt

PHOTOJoatildeo Pedro Rocha

WHERE Leccedila da Palmeira (Portugal)

WORDsLeccedila da Palmeira is the best place to ride a bodyboard you can do anything you want when the spot is on fire It is definitely my favourite spot in Portugal ----Pedro Maria Bettencourt

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 40: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

Spex

SACHA SPECKER IS THE TYPE OF GUY WHOrsquoD PROBABLY EXCEL AT WHATEVER HE DECIDED TO FOCUS HIS ENERGIES ON Frsquorinstance a lot of people will write rollerblading off as gay Not Spex who when he went through that particular flavour of the week got so good at it that he actually severed his nutsack while grinding a rail

Words by The MuleImage by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

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While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 41: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

While discussing the current state of bodyboarding in particular the financial disparities between our sport and say surfing Spex says the following

eing world champion hasnrsquot changed anything I didnrsquot expect it to either I think it should though especially when you consider that there are guys earning a living off of darts We may be a small sport probably making up 5 of the cash that surfing makes yet we deliver a product thatrsquos as slick as the top surf event rdquo

Which immediately makes me think of Spex standing in front of a dart board for two weeks until hersquos good enough to hang up his flights and say ldquoSee no big thangrdquo

Thing is Spexrsquos entire life revolves around the sea Whether thatrsquos photography standup dropknee prone or bodysurfing Hersquos no sunbleached washout though in

fact hersquos very straight Like uber-straight Sacha Specker is German engineering where you need it most on a booger

The fact that Sacha Specker was born to a Swiss mother and a German father was always going to come up in this piece Thatrsquos my angle and Irsquoll shoehorn it in quicker than you can say Bratwurstvolkswagenporsche He went to the German School in Tamboerskloofhellip His first language is GermanhellipHe travels on a Swiss passporthellip Which explains why he surfs as precisely as the Swiss railway system with a repertoire of moves that would intimidate their famous army knife When Spex is on his sponge itrsquos like watching a luxury German sedan speeding on an Autobahn

B

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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nd now that the metaphor is exhausted Irsquoll go on to add that hersquos the proudest Saffa yoursquoll ever meet Just mention Australia if you donrsquot believe mehellip

ldquoAustralia is a beautiful place itrsquos just a pity about the people Irsquom kidding No Irsquom not I donrsquot know

sometimes they just forget that there are more people in the world than just them In some way theyrsquore similar to us They just lack finesserdquo

And unlike the Ozzies who benefit from a huge industry and massive support on tour Sacha is still hustling In fact at time of interview he still needed a major benefactor to sponsor him

I factor in his stickerless situation that itrsquos his first year on the dream tour and that most people would ease into it as if they were slipping into a hot bath - then ask who he reckons has the best shot at dominating the 2013 tour Therersquos no hesitation in his answer

ldquoMe Irsquoll always put money on myself Irsquom there to win Irsquom not entering into a contest unless Irsquom going in to win it Irsquom more dangerous in a final than in any other heatrdquo

Spex cut his teeth on the SABA circuit surfing the national tour until 2006 which he credits with a high level of competitiveness and professionalism He speaks very highly of his fellow campaigners and says that hersquos lucky to be in this tight-knit South African unit - the tripod that is himself Boetie and Jerry ndash before going on to add that Houston has never beaten him and he has McCarthy licked something like 10 ndash 2

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

A

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01

02

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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hil Rodriguez was a huge help I was 19 and he was already 30 He taught me a lot about contests If you want to win you have to be relentless and meticulous and you canrsquot give up Phil taught me how to find

weaknesses in my competitors Get inside their head Know what theyrsquore going to do next and then staying one step ahead So if Irsquove got Stewart GT and Hardy in a heat Irsquoll fight just as hard as if I was against Jerry in a provincial trialrdquo

In a contest situation Spexrsquos riding becomes very analytical Sure a lot is left up to luck but that which he can control he will ndash analyzing the heats leading up to his calculating when the sets roll through counting how many waves there are in a set timing themhellip

ldquoI adjust my riding depending on the waves How the judges are scoring For instance if the wave is a big closeout and guys are doing rolls Irsquom going to try bust a big invert Also the last 3 minutes of a heat are critical Especially if you need a big score ldquo

And although Spex had always coordinated his travels to fit in a comp here or there last year was the first time hersquod actually done the entire tour Something that wouldnrsquot have been possible if he werenrsquot working as media image manager for the International Bodyboarding Association

Spex

03Images by AVG ~ Skeleton Coast

P

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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orking for IBA has been a huge learning curve Especially with regards to how you package and

present a sport There are a lot of very skilled people involved But theyrsquore not getting paid what they should so it gets tough when itrsquos 10 at night and I have to ask Dallas Singer (responsible for those awesome IBA graphics) to watermark some images the night before his heat So yah we need moneyrdquo

New Year resolutionsldquoIrsquom going to make the Grand Slam for 2013 Right now Irsquom 7th and they take the top 8 and Jeff and Amaury who are ahead of me are already there So yah Irsquom pretty much through Then I just want to surf as many contests as possible I want to do every event possible ldquo

Spex

Image by Brandon Kilbride ~ Llandudno

W

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

SIXTY40cOZA 65

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 47: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

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A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 68

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

SIXTY40cOZA 69

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 70

Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 48: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

A r o A D L e S S trAveLLeD S U M A T R A

We all had our reasons for coming on this trip primarily of course was the surf And donrsquot get

me wrong the waves did by no means disappoint From the punchy end bowls at Honeys to the

absolute dream pits of some lesser known spots we were down to our tits in pumping surf I

remember posting a facebook status about a week after our arrival in Krui reading something along

the lines of ldquoI wish the waves would stop pumping my body needs restrdquo

My reason for this trip stretched a lot further than merely wanting to score barrels and I think a lot of you readers at home will be able to relate with me Irsquom no Pipeline-Pro legend up-and-coming super star or supergrom Irsquom just an Engineering student the kind of guy that gets ripped off on websites like 9gag I live for bodyboarding as much as all of you but due to a commitment I made 4 years ago I spend 60 hours a week studying my ass off while some other guys are out there getting pits I didnt have money nor did I have the financial support from the ballies to make this trip happen but I made a decision two and a

half years ago I said (and I literally told everyone) ldquoIrsquom going to Indo in two and a half yearsrdquo and thatrsquos what I did I saved ALL MY MONEY for two and a half years and I did it Not only to score waves but to get a break from the textbooks and also to prove a point For a full time student saving up for an overseas trip meant no beer no snacks no takeaways no petrol money and four consecutive holidays spent working either in an office cubicles or on construction sites It was tough I had super high expectations for this trip possibly the highest expectations of anyone on the crew

IMAGES AND WORDS By JOhAN WAAl

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 49: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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The coolest thing about Sumatra is that even if yoursquore an Engineering student like me

everyone is a rockstar Coincidently there just so happened to be a concert for the indo pop band Rock n Dut in Krui at the time that we were staying there We had to check it out especially since Roger was frothing to get amongst the Indo ladies We rocked up there to find thousands of locals parked around the stage on their scooters revving their engines to the beat and young boys freaking out their sculls to get as close to the stage as possible Not a drip of alcohol in sight of course People were singing along as if it was the Afrikaans verse of our National anthem This all quickly changed as soon as we rocked up

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

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Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

wiTh your friends by clicking one of The icons below

share

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Immediately the crowd turned to us forming a massive circle around us so we just went with it Jamming and dancing and singing ldquoApache bagusrdquo and pretty soon we had a bigger crowd surrounding us than the actual band itself Camerarsquos flashing promo girls posing for photos with us and countless kids even grown uprsquos approaching us to shake our hand and just say ldquoHello Misterrdquo It was such a cool experience but was even topped by another occasion where we were called up onto a stage in front of a crowd of thousands of people (everyone from all the surrounding villages) They had us pull out dance moves on stage and introduce ourselves to the entire South Sumatran community purely because we are visitors

SIXTY40cOZA 55

Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

SIXTY40cOZA 65

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 68

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

SIXTY40cOZA 69

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 70

Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

SIXTY40cOZA 71

What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 52: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

Sumatra has a lot to offer apart from the surf There is a

town near Krui called Liwa where ldquoKopi Luwakrdquo is made Itrsquos basically coffee thatrsquos made of rat poo but its damn expensive In fact itrsquos the most expensive coffee in the word We did a little mission one day to try and get hold of this coffee and quite frankly the coffee tasted like crap but the mission was one that I will never forget All these little things add to a surf trip and you shouldnrsquot just focus on surfing when yoursquore in a foreign country even if it is the main reason for being there in the first place

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

SIXTY40cOZA 77

RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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share

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 68

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

SIXTY40cOZA 69

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 72

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 74

So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

wiTh your friends by clicking one of The icons below

share

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 68

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

SIXTY40cOZA 69

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 70

Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 72

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

SIXTY40cOZA 73

IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 74

So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 76

IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

SIXTY40cOZA 77

RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 59: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

wiTh your friends by clicking one of The icons below

share

Page 61: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

A few memorable weeks went by and slowly the

crew started cruising back home but for myself Andre Hugo his wife and good old Piesang this was only the halfway mark We had planned a trip to the Mentawaiis The Ments to our shock was not all sunshine and roses like we expected If you are not on a 5 star luxury charter boat it can get pretty rough To give you an idea our ldquoResortrdquo was a shack on an isolated island 2 hours away (by boat) from where the main surf spots are Just getting to the spots was life threatening at times Passing 6ft open ocean swells in a dingy with one 40horse power engine is no joke Especially when your ldquoskipperrdquo is stoned and doesnrsquot speak a word of English Nevertheless the waves were good proper good at times Kelly Slater was out in the line-up one day at Bank Vaults one day calling it ldquoall timerdquo

SIXTY40cOZA 65

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 68

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

SIXTY40cOZA 69

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 70

Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

SIXTY40cOZA 71

What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 72

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

SIXTY40cOZA 73

IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 74

So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

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Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

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share

Page 64: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

Being on a tiny isolated island tucked away in the outskirts of perhaps the most iconic archipelago in the world might seem idyllic but after spending

the first 3 days on the tiny island of Masilok I was freaking out Therersquos nothing or no one there Just us four foreigners on a tiny island with 3 Indorsquos we didnrsquot trust one bit At a stage we even managed to convince ourselves that there are cannibals with us on the island and that our lives are in danger After about the fourth day however a calmness kicked in A feeling that I so desperately miss now that Irsquom back in the swing of things in the 1st world Therersquos something therapeutic about being surrounded by only white beaches and palm trees that grows on you in such a short time At home now I sometimes find myself subconsciously making little plans of how I can get money saved up a again just so that I can get back there It was worth it Every beer I missed out on every 3ft Kalk Bay swell I missed out on the hard hours of work It all paid off and I wouldnt trade the time I had in Indonesia this year for anything in the world If you want to go then stop making excuses and make it happen

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 68

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

SIXTY40cOZA 69

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 70

Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

SIXTY40cOZA 71

What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 72

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

SIXTY40cOZA 73

IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 74

So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 65: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

Watch the exclusive

video of the trip

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aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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Page 66: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

aka Dylan Van Tonder2012 SA DK Champ Interview by James Jones

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

Ive been cruising and bodyboarding with Dylan van Tonder for a while and I would say I know him pretty well Most view this guy as being an absolute guru on DK and YES he really is with some really impressive results in the last few years The truth is that he also really really kills it on the belly too with crazy good style and an unbelievable feel for the waves he rides this guy has got it all

Recently I caught up with Dylan and posed the following questions to him to give you a bit of insight into the guy I know

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Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

wiTh your friends by clicking one of The icons below

share

Page 67: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

Tell us your name age how long you been on the boogie and where you live

Dylan Marc Van Tonder 23 years old born in Port

Elizabeth Have been bodyboarding for 8

years

Where do you surf the most in PE And what is your favourite surf spot at home and away from home

In PE I surf ldquoSardinia Bayrdquo the most

because of its consistency over the

bay but if I had to surf in the bay it would be ldquoThe Fencerdquo My favourite spot to surf

away from home would be ldquoCanary Islands El Frontonrdquo being it my first

international surf experience of an A-Class wave

What are your best results since you started riding competitively

1st place Wedge Classic Pro Division

2010Making the SA Team

2011 followed by winning SA Champs

Drop KneeAchieved 2nd Place at World Games

held in Canary Islands 2011And my best result this year has been

winning SA Champs Drop Knee

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 72

IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

SIXTY40cOZA 73

IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 74

So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 76

IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

SIXTY40cOZA 77

RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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What is your favourite contest on the SABA circuit

My favourite SABA Event would be Wedge Classic

because of its ldquovibeyrdquo atmosphere hanging out at the beach with mates

filled with a variety of fun activities and most of all the

eventful after party

What spot in SA would you love to see a contest formed for the circuit

Without a doubt West Beach Port Alfred being every surf

has never disappointed

Who are your sponsors and what gear are you riding at the moment

Thiel Board Co Surfing The 031 425rdquo as well as The TDK 43rdquo Mexican

ldquoMXNDOGrdquo Surf wear Maniac Bodyboarding

Accessories Irsquom honoured to be sponsored by sickest

brands in South Africa

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

wiTh your friends by clicking one of The icons below

share

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IMAge By QuINteN eSterHuIZeN

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 76

IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

SIXTY40cOZA 77

RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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IMAge By JAMeS JoNeS

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

wiTh your friends by clicking one of The icons below

share

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So we know that you can dropknee pretty darn well sometimes people look past your abilities as a prone rider what kind of rider do you more see

yourself as Prone or DK and what do you prefer Rights or Lefts DK Stance

Irsquod like to see myself as a versatile rider because when

I started out I would DK right-hand point breaks and

Prone left-hand beachies and reef breaks Over the years I have grown into being able

to surf DK and Prone on both rights and lefts

Who have been the people that have really pushed your riding and why

My riding has been influenced by many people

But the individuals that I consider to have pushed my riding over the years would be Marc Jucker

Justin Lindsay and Grant Clegg Because they have

been supportive motivating encouraging and always

striving to ensure that you give your best of your abilities in all that you do

SIXTY40cOZA 75

Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Name your favourite bodyboarder and why

Mitchell Rawlins hands down

Because of him raising the standards of bodyboarding year in year out And whos

to forget his ldquoInvertsrdquo

Why do you bodyboard

Because Irsquove been brought up at the coast and involved

in all different water activities I have found

bodyboarding to be the most challenging and satisfying water sport As well as the many great people I have

met through bodyboarding all striving towards the best

for our sport

What are your hobbies besides riding your boogie

Spear-fishing stand-up surf maintaining fitness levels

and playing guitar

What training do you do to keep fit

Maintaining my fitness levels is very important to me My training would consist of running +- 15 km per week core and paddle training spear fishing as well as surfing in any given conditions

What is you favourite manoeuvre

Invert to Air

Reverse

If you could change something or wish for something to happen for SA bodyboarding what would it be

I wish for South African Bodyboarding to be

recognised and respected in the same light as our other

highly ranked sports in terms of funding

Tell us what your future plans are for bodyboarding

My future plans in bodyboarding are

to remain focused in making the most of every surf

keeping fit mentally and physically and to hopefully

have the opportunity in surfing international events

Any last words

Irsquod like to thank my family for being

supportive in helping me pursue my dream as well

as all the locals in Port Elizabeth A big thanks to

my sponsors for all the motivation support and for equipping me with the awesome

products enabling me to progressTo the youth of bodyboarding ldquoFollow your

dreams work hard practice and persevere and if you can dream it you can do itrdquo

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 76

IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

SIXTY40cOZA 77

RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

79

RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

81

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

83

RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

wiTh your friends by clicking one of The icons below

share

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IMAgeS By MArceL HABetS

SIXTY40cOZA 77

RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Rupert La Grange

PHOTOLourance Klose

WHERETand

WORDsThis shot was taken during one of the early rounds in the Tand Invitational 2012 Rupert la Grange on this bomb----Lourance Klose

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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02

85

RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Greg Fraser

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOMickael Michaelides

WHERELlandudno

WORDsI arrived at Llandudno and it was looking heavy but perfect The tide was still pretty low and the bodyboarders were all over it This gem came through and this UFO dropped in leaving me to happily snap away----Mickael Michaelides

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

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87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

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RIDER Peter Lambert

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHEREKalk Bay

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

87

RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

89

RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

91

RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER Dune Barker

PHOTOMarcel Habets

WHEREUvongo

WORDsI was really stoked to get that wave during my heat because there werent many rampy ones and all I wanted to do was bang a massive invert in front of my home crowd I bottom turned hard hit and saw the beach one of the sickest feelings Uvongo power----Dune Barker

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

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RIDER Ryan Collins

PHOTOIan James Thurtell

WHEREThe Hoek

WORDsIan was going to the Hoek to do a shoot for ZigZag so I tagged along The waves were looking fun and once I got out there something magical happened Perfect barrels started coming through with only two other guys on it A session to be remembered----Ryan Collins

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER Sacha Spex Specker

PHOTOAVG

WHERESkeleton Coast

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

wiTh your friends by clicking one of The icons below

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Page 89: Sixty40 Bodyboarding Magazine #17 - The Champion

93

RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

95

RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

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RIDER Rheinhard Du Toit

PHOTORudi Stadler

WHERERichards Bay

WORDsWhen it comes to winter time and the Dredger has pumped sand on the beach it is a perfect combination for epic waves with shallow banks offshore winds and west swells Knee deep chocolate barrels getting blown out with a clean boosting section waiting for you to do pretty much what you want to

----Rheinhard Du Toit

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER JC Johnson

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

97

RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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101

RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

Thanks for reading if you enjoyed This issue please help spread The word by sharing iT

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RIDER Aden Kleve

PHOTORoss Nortier

WHEREKalk Bay

WORDsProbably one of the best days Ive had at Kalk Bay the morning of the comp started off real choppy but as the day progressed it began to clean up By the arvo it was pumping It was such a kiff vibe the whole day and I was stoked to have got this shot that captures what was being shared that day ----Aden Kleve

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99

RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOSimon Heale

WHERELlandudno

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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103

RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

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RIDER Terence Pieters

PHOTOMichael Ansermino

WHERELucien

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

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Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER UFO

PHOTOAlexander Kibble

WHEREOff The Wall

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

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105

RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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RIDER Dylan Muhlenberg

PHOTOSeth Phitides

WHERELlandudno

SIXTY40 ISSUE 17 GALLERY

02

107

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 108

Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Years Bodyboarding Almost 3 years nowHome Town Hout Bay Cape TownSchool SACSLocal surfspots LlandudnoSandy BayFavourite surfspot Llandudno it always has some rampsSurfspots on the wishlist Tand and Skeleton Bay look rad also Monuments looks like the best ramp everTop achievements I won WP Champsrsquo Boys division last yearWhat gear are you riding An old VS Churchills and an OrsquoNiel RG8Sponsors Salty Liquid Clothing companyRiding Style 99 Prone I probably stand up bodyboard more than I ride DropkneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Rights but I do love a good leftFavourite manoeuvre Inverts or ReversesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Trying to get an Invert to reverse or Invert to backflip but they are so hard to landName your favourite bodyboarder and why Sam Bennet so much style and controlName your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite would have to be the Wedge Classic and least favourite would be anything at Big Bay

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be Run more compsHow did you start bodyboarding My friendrsquos dad took us a few times Then we went to one of Mark McCarthyrsquos clinics and it was all on from thereWhy do you bodyboard It is the best thing to do I couldnrsquot spend nearly as much time on anything elseHow often do you bodyboard +5 times a week depending on the waves and if there is schoolGive us your top 5 playlistZimbabwe (Flume remix) Czar Rose-Faraway No23 The Almighty Defenders-All My Loving Greenskeeprs-Lotion Flume-Sleepless feat Jezzabell DoranFavourite bodyboard DVD 6 MonthsWhat other sports do you play Not much waterpolo sometimes

GROM FILES

Benjy Oliver

IMAGE BY IAN THURTELL

SIXTY40cOZA 109

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 110

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

GROM FILES

Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

SIXTY40cOZA 111

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 112

Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 4Home Town HermanusSchool Curro HermanusLocal Surfspot Onrus beachFavourite surfspot Sandbaai best ramps you will get in your lifeSurfspots on the wishlist Skeleton bay Tand and PipelineTop achievements 1st Cape Classic 2012 3rd SA Champs 2012 2nd SABA Circuit 2012What gear are you riding REEF Caves bodyboard Reef Bicep leash Stealth S2 McCarthy Fins and Reef 43 Jnr Focus Z-Flex suitSponsors Reef and Stealth SARiding Style Prone - 90 DK- 10Do you prefer lefts or rights RightsDropknee Stance GoofyFavourite manoeuvres Inverts and backflipsWhat manoeuvres are you working on Invert - BackflipName your favourite bodyboarder and why Brendon Backshall - love the way he rides and performs his tricksName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite - SA champs the coming together of all the different provinces always creates the most awesome experiences Least Favourite - I enjoy most competitions

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be I would like to get the riders in SA bodyboarding more exposureHow did you start bodyboarding Just saw the locals at Onrus Beach doing it so I thought I would try it out because Ive never seen or heard of something like it beforeWhy do you bodyboard I bodyboard because its the only sport I have ever put so much time and effort in and I would like to inspire other people to do it because it really changes your life How often do you bodyboard All day every day I plan my whole life around bodyboardingGive us your top 5 playlist Xavier Rudd - Come let go Lil wayne - Drop the world MGMT - Electric feel Slightly stupid - Running with a gunFavourite bodyboard DVD Insert name hereWhat other sports do you play Rugby

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Dylan Le Roux

IMAGE BY JOHANN RADEMEYER

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

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SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Age 15Years Bodyboarding 1Home Town DurbanSchool GlenwoodLocal Surfspot North Beach Favourite Surfspot Farbowl ndash Nice consistent hollow waves with good end bowls to practice tricksSurfspot wishlist Indo Weimea Shorey Chopes Pipeline amp FijiTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2012What gear are you riding Thiel Board Co bodyboard Alley fins No wetsuitSponsors Need Riding Style 100 ProneDo you prefer lefts or rights RightsWhat is your favourite manoeuvre ARSWhat manoeuvre are you working on Perfecting ARSName your favourite bodyboarder and why Hard to choose Irsquove always liked Mark McCarthy cause of his style and his aggressivenessName your favourite and least favourite contests and why Most favourite is School Challenge Least favourite doesnrsquot exist - I love all contests

If you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be More riders and different locations Better waves for compsHow did you start bodyboarding My mom bought me a board in Cape Town and I learnt from one of her friends in Cape Town and didnrsquot ever look backWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos the best feeling in the world when you land a trick you been trying and getting barrelled Best sport everHow often do you bodyboard 3 times a weekGive us your top 5 playlist PH phat ndash Jump Swedish House Mafia - Donrsquot you worry child Linkin park ndash Somewhere I belong Chris Brown ndash Donrsquot wake me up Bob Marley ndash Buffalo soldier Favourite bodyboard DVD Blow upWhat other sports do you play Rugby and Waterpolo

GROM FILES Garryd Ensor-Smith

SIXTY40cOZA 113

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 114

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

GROM FILES Michael Mynhardt

SIXTY40cOZA 115

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

GROM FILES

Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Manaba Southern Kwa-Zulu NatalSchool SCCLocal Surfspots Lucien amp UvongoFavourite surfspot Lucien is amp always will be closest to the heart anyone who has had it cooking will understand why Theres no place like homeSurfspots on the wishlist I would dig to travel SA amp surf all the waves our coastline has to offer As well as Skeleton Bay El Fronton Greenbush Pipeline The list goes onTop achievements 2nd SA Champs 2011 + 2nd on 2011 SABA Circuit in the Boys divisionWhat gear are you riding NMD - Ben Player 42 Churchill Hubbs Reef wife beaterSponsors Contrasts clothing NMD bodyboards Churchill swim fins Sanuk Future LifeRiding Style 99 Prone 1 drop kneeDo you prefer lefts or rights Lefts all the wayFavourite manoeuvre Invert on big waves rollspin on smaller wavesWhat manoeuvres you are working on Stylish air forwards amp spins inside the barrelName your favourite bodyboarder and why Jake Stone by far He charges busts amp has the best style in the game

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why My favourite contest would have to be the Wedge Classic the whole contests vibe is crazy amp my least favourite would have to be Cape Classic cold water amp no swell has never excited meIf you could change one thing in SA bodyboarding what would it be It would be really sick if we had big corporate sponsors pumping huge money into the sport so that we can market it amp make it growHow did you start bodyboarding I started off on a surfboard amp since a mess around bodyboarding session with the older crew of bodyboarders at Uvongo Ive been hooked amp never looked backWhy do you bodyboard Bodyboarding is what makes me a happy person itrsquos how I express myselfHow often do you bodyboard As often as possible which is usually 1-3 times during the week due to school sport amp youll find me at the beach every weekendGive us your top 5 playlist The general ndash Dispatch Right above it - Lil Wayne ft Drake Swing life away - Rise Against Animal - Miike Snow Nightmares of the bottom - Lil WayneFavourite bodyboard DVD 6months

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

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SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 116

Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

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SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding 5Home Town Plettenberg BaySchool York HighLocal surfspot Plett WedgeFavourite surfspot Plett Wedge Great waves and I can surf it uncrowded just me and my boetSurfspot wishlist Skeleton Bay - MAD leftsTop achievements 3rd Wedge Classic 2012 (Boys) 1st SCBA Trials (Pro)What gear are you riding Turbo V and Churchill MakapuuSponsors Salty Liquid Clothing CoRiding Style 85 Prone 15 DKDo you prefer lefts or rights LeftsDropknee Stance NaturalFavourite manoeuvre Air ReverseWhat manoeuvre you are working on Invert to Air ReverseName your favourite bodyboarder and why Dallas Singer Super stylish rider who surfs left wedges and always amps me up what more can I ask for

Name your favourite and least favourite contests and why Favourite Wedge Classic Itrsquos my home break I love comps How did you start bodyboarding Sampi inspired me while a laaitie with my Wave WarriorWhy do you bodyboard Itrsquos where I feel calm and take my anger out How often do you bodyboard Every weekend and in the holidays all day every day Give us your top 5 playlist PH Fat-Kill the universe and pretty much all the Parkway Drive songsFavourite bodyboard DVD Grow UpWhat other sports do you play Cricket Squash and Surfing

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Michael Searle

SIXTY40cOZA 117

SIXTY40 BODYBOARDING MAGAZINE ISSUE 17 118

Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

GROM FILES

Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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Age 16Years Bodyboarding About 4 yearsHome Town Richards BaySchool Richards Bay High schoolLocal Surfspots Alkantstrand Kleiklip Superbank SandiesFavourite surfspot Alkantstrand There are many firing spots always one to surf if the other arent working and they are all within walking distanceSurfspots on the wishlist Indo amp OzTop Achievements Top seeded in NKZN Boys amp Junior divisionsWhat gear are you riding Stealth Boogie Churchill fins amp Reef leashesSponsors None Hopefully in the near futureRiding Style Prone 85 DK 15Do you prefer left or rights RightsDropknee Stance RegularFavourite manoeuvre BackflipWhat manoeuvres are you working on TOP SECRET Farrell Flip -) Forward AirName your favourite bodyboards and why PLC - he flips like a machine hellip AMAZING Mark McCarthy his combos are sick

Name your favourite and least favourite contests WBBC placed 3rd in Juniors Kokos - I never get the wavesIf you could change one thing in SA Bodyboarding what would it be Sponsors should distribute themselves all over and not just because they are friends or live in a big cities There are riders that are really good but arent sponsored because they are from a small townHow did you start bodyboarding Messed around with a couple of friends amp started taking it seriousWhy do you Bodyboard Its at the beach my homehellipand something I enjoy doing Also because every session is a new experience (Cant compare with rugby or cricket or every day commercialised sport)Give us your top five playlist Jimmy eat World ndash Let it Happen Fisherspooner ndash Emerge Sandro Silva Quintino Carl Tricks ndash Mad dash bingo players Bingo Players ndash Majestic SoulFavourite Bodyboard DVD Contrast

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Xander Farrell

IMAGE BY RUDI STADLER

SIXTY40cOZA 119

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