surphang magazine issue 17

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The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowCheck out chapman!Check out chapman!

Champ ChatsChamp ChatsJordy Sure!Jordy Sure!

Having a Ball in Bali!Having a Ball in Bali!Never been to Narrabeen?Never been to Narrabeen?

HOT SHOTS DOWN UNDERHOT SHOTS DOWN UNDERNicaragua Nears!Nicaragua Nears!

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Never been to Narrabeen? Well perhaps you should!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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'Good things come to those who wait.'

What kind of surfer are you? The one who's constantly paddling all over the line up trying to get the best waves or the one who choses a spot, sits and

waits for the bomb to come through? We all know which we'd rather be but how many of us actually have the patience to wait? Apparently nowadays people are more likely to hang on for big rewards than go for instant but

small gratification. That said, it's all dependant on how long that wait will be! So in this issue, we meet the next generation of surfers who are biding their

time but as you will see for yourselves, when the big one comes, they will grab the moment with both hands and will ride that bomb all the way through to the big time itself! It's time to go big or go home! But we're in no rush to get there – when the big time comes, we'll be ready for it!

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This Issue's FeaturesThis Issue's Features

The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowCheck out Chapman!Check out Chapman!

It's time to check out one of Sydney's next big things – Cooper Chapman – at his home break, Narrabeen.

Champ Chats Champ Chats Jordy Sure! Jordy Sure!

This up and coming talent is sure to make his mark on the

surfng world very soon – time to meet Jordan Lawler.

Of all the Northern Beaches, Narrabeen has known some of

the biggest names in Aussie surfng – we check out why!

Never been to Narrabeen?Never been to Narrabeen?

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This IssueThis Issue

In the frst part of this issue's Surphangaway, Coby Perkovich

from New Zealand shares his recent trip to Bali with us.

Having a Ball in Bali!Having a Ball in Bali!And as all good things come in twos, Jersey bred British surfer Matt Chapman gives us a taste

of his epic Bali travels too!

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There's so much talent in Australia that this time we're getting up close and personal

with the Sydney shredders.

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Plus regular features,Plus regular features, The GossThe Goss......

andandNicaraguaNicaraguaNears!Nears!

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Welcome toWelcome toThe Pro ShowThe Pro Show

Check out Chapman!Check out Chapman!

Check out Cooper Chapman chucking out that tail!Photo: Michael Kellerman

Words & Some Photos: Stu GastonOther Photos: Michael Kellerman & Joel Barker

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Cooper Chapman is following in the sizeable Cooper Chapman is following in the sizeable foosteps of many legends who have come before foosteps of many legends who have come before him – Nat Young and Simon Anderson being justhim – Nat Young and Simon Anderson being just

a couple of names who have also called North a couple of names who have also called North Narrabeen their local. Not only is there that next Narrabeen their local. Not only is there that next

generational expectation of moving to the top but generational expectation of moving to the top but there's heeps of peer pressure too! One month there's heeps of peer pressure too! One month younger than Kolohe and just one month older younger than Kolohe and just one month older than previous World Champion Matt Banting, than previous World Champion Matt Banting, Cooper's getting it from all sides. Many would Cooper's getting it from all sides. Many would

buckle under such big responsibilites to succeed buckle under such big responsibilites to succeed being placed on his shoulders, but not Cooper. He, being placed on his shoulders, but not Cooper. He,

like any other aspiring Pro surfer knows what he like any other aspiring Pro surfer knows what he wants – to qualify for the tour – but he's going for wants – to qualify for the tour – but he's going for it when he's ready for it. And by the looks of it, this it when he's ready for it. And by the looks of it, this

could well be the year! Let's check out Chapman!could well be the year! Let's check out Chapman!

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Name:Name: Cooper ChapmanCooper Chapman Age: Age: 19 19 Nickname: Nickname: CoopsCoopsYears surfng:Years surfng: 10 10 Where you live: Where you live: North Narrabeen North Narrabeen SponsorsSponsors: Hurley, Arnette, Reef, FCS, Gorilla, : Hurley, Arnette, Reef, FCS, Gorilla, Vestal, Mexicano, Beach without SandVestal, Mexicano, Beach without SandLocal break/s: Local break/s: North NarrabeenNorth NarrabeenFavourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Have many hahaHave many hahaFavourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? Indonesia Indonesia Favourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Momentum Momentum Favourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Barrels Barrels Favourite board?Favourite board? I have quite a few favourites I have quite a few favourites

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Cooper whacks out an impressive fan of spray.Photo: Michael Kellerman

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What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?My love of the beach and my dadMy love of the beach and my dad

When and how did you become sponsored? When and how did you become sponsored? Started doing little comps and then RipCurl found me. Started doing little comps and then RipCurl found me.

What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?Winning the frst Pro Junior at Cloud 9!Winning the frst Pro Junior at Cloud 9!

What in surfng inspires you most? What in surfng inspires you most? Getting super barrelledGetting super barrelled

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Cooper likes getting kegged!Photo: Michael Kellerman

What do you prefer, free surfng or What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? competitions and why? I like both, I'm very competitive but love I like both, I'm very competitive but love chasing good waves and photos.chasing good waves and photos.What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf? None reallyNone reallyWhen and where was your best surf session? When and where was your best surf session? Talk us through it. Talk us through it. Recently in Indo just with a few of the boys Recently in Indo just with a few of the boys getting really barrelled and watching a new getting really barrelled and watching a new mate get the best barrel I've seen with my mate get the best barrel I've seen with my own eyes.own eyes.What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life? In Java getting rolled on a big close out and In Java getting rolled on a big close out and breaking my board on my chin.breaking my board on my chin.

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What do you do when you What do you do when you don't surf? don't surf? I love playing golf and tennis. I love playing golf and tennis. And don't mind reading if I And don't mind reading if I fnd the right bookfnd the right bookDo you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? Yeah three times a weekYeah three times a weekAnd if you didn't surf at all, And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? what sport would you play? Golf Golf If you had unlimited money, If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? what would you buy? World peaceWorld peaceWhat's the healthiest thing What's the healthiest thing you ate today? you ate today? I've been on a plane all day so I've been on a plane all day so probably waterprobably waterWhat's your most What's your most overused word? overused word? Mate Mate

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What's your goal for the next What's your goal for the next year? year? Qualify for the tour Qualify for the tour And what about the future? And what about the future? Where do you see yourself in fve Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time? to ten years time? Hopefully travelling surfng Hopefully travelling surfng perfect waves on Tour and as a perfect waves on Tour and as a World Champion!World Champion!

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So can Cooper qualify for the Tour and become So can Cooper qualify for the Tour and become World Champion? Well he's already been Under 16 World Champion? Well he's already been Under 16 Australian Champion and beaten Australian Champion and beaten Kelly Slater, Josh Kelly Slater, Josh

Kerr and Mick Fanning in the Boost Mobile Air Kerr and Mick Fanning in the Boost Mobile Air show held at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach a couple show held at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach a couple

of years ago. So yes looks like he certainly could!of years ago. So yes looks like he certainly could!

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Champ Champ ChatsChats

Jordy Sure!Jordy Sure!Words & Some Photos: Stu GastonOther Photos: Michael Kellerman

Jordan Lawler lays down an air reverse at his local, North Narrabeen.Photo: Stu Gaston

You see the Stone on the nose of a board and you know for You see the Stone on the nose of a board and you know for sure that surfer's going to be big one day! Jordan Lawler is sure that surfer's going to be big one day! Jordan Lawler is on that journey with main sponsor, Volcom backing him all on that journey with main sponsor, Volcom backing him all the way. He's just won the Australian VQS Championships the way. He's just won the Australian VQS Championships and so is currently out in Fiji ready to take on the best of the and so is currently out in Fiji ready to take on the best of the world's Under 20 surfers at the VQS World Championships. world's Under 20 surfers at the VQS World Championships. No doubt while he's there, he'll be rubbing shoulders in the No doubt while he's there, he'll be rubbing shoulders in the line up with the Top 34 all ready for the Volcom Fiji Pro in line up with the Top 34 all ready for the Volcom Fiji Pro in June 2013. So earlier this year, soon after he'd become the June 2013. So earlier this year, soon after he'd become the Under 18 Champion for New South Wales, we caught up with Under 18 Champion for New South Wales, we caught up with Jordy to fnd out what drives this now 18 year old Champ!Jordy to fnd out what drives this now 18 year old Champ!

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Now the past few years have seen Now the past few years have seen you performing consistently well at you performing consistently well at

all levels, though becoming Under all levels, though becoming Under 18 Champion for your region last 18 Champion for your region last year must have been a highlight. year must have been a highlight.

Talk us through that contest and the Talk us through that contest and the highs and lows that lead to you highs and lows that lead to you

earning your title. earning your title. Well I travelled from Sydney to Cofs Well I travelled from Sydney to Cofs

Harbour (where it was held) and on Harbour (where it was held) and on the way up we were just like surfng the way up we were just like surfng everywhere and really just cruising.everywhere and really just cruising. I felt I had no pressure really it was I felt I had no pressure really it was

super relaxing knowing that dad was super relaxing knowing that dad was with me. Through the event, I was with me. Through the event, I was

eating good foods and working on eating good foods and working on pre heat warm ups that I havepre heat warm ups that I have

been fguring out with Matt been fguring out with Matt Bemrose and Barton Lynch.Bemrose and Barton Lynch.

You had to overcome some solid You had to overcome some solid surfng from your contenders? How surfng from your contenders? How do you rate your surfng peers over do you rate your surfng peers over

in Australia at the moment? in Australia at the moment? Every year I see kids ripping and I Every year I see kids ripping and I

think it’s the love of the sport in think it’s the love of the sport in Australia that really pushes every Australia that really pushes every

young kid to surf well and with young kid to surf well and with Australia’s wonderful beachesAustralia’s wonderful beaches there is no doubt on my mindthere is no doubt on my mind

that there will be more younger that there will be more younger Australian World Champions. Australian World Champions.

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You've been surfng against these guys You've been surfng against these guys most of your competitive life. There must most of your competitive life. There must

be diferent levels of camaraderie or be diferent levels of camaraderie or rivalry in the ranks. How does thisrivalry in the ranks. How does this

afect the way you surf in a heat?afect the way you surf in a heat?Well I try not to think of that too much!Well I try not to think of that too much!

I just think about what I have to do and I just think about what I have to do and realize that who ever gets the best waves realize that who ever gets the best waves

is more likely to win so I make sure that is more likely to win so I make sure that I’m in the right spot instead of thinking I’m in the right spot instead of thinking about what my competitors are doing.about what my competitors are doing.So which of them did you least want toSo which of them did you least want to

be drawn up against in a heat and why?be drawn up against in a heat and why?Who ever is in the top 5 I guess...Who ever is in the top 5 I guess...

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Jordan grabs plenty of air time too!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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And now you're regional champion, does And now you're regional champion, does that go down as your best victory to date?that go down as your best victory to date?

No its not – I have had some all right results No its not – I have had some all right results like round of 16 in some Pro Juniors. like round of 16 in some Pro Juniors.

Of course, you’ve been close to becoming Of course, you’ve been close to becoming National Champion a few times now. National Champion a few times now.

Do you still have that title in your sights?Do you still have that title in your sights?Well last year was my last year but I was Well last year was my last year but I was

really annoyed that I didn’t win it but I got really annoyed that I didn’t win it but I got second and my manager Barton Lynch got second and my manager Barton Lynch got second as well and he won a World Title in second as well and he won a World Title in

1988 so that makes me feel a lot better. I 1988 so that makes me feel a lot better. I really want to follow in his footsteps - he's a really want to follow in his footsteps - he's a

great role model for Australian surfng.great role model for Australian surfng.

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And what about training? And what about training? How do you keep on top of ftnessHow do you keep on top of ftness

and keep on pushing your surfng? and keep on pushing your surfng? Yeah I train with a mate called Christian Yeah I train with a mate called Christian

Cook who has a gym called “Fit for Sport” Cook who has a gym called “Fit for Sport” located in Brookvale just down the road located in Brookvale just down the road

from my place and he is also a surfer andfrom my place and he is also a surfer and he really relates surfng in what we do.he really relates surfng in what we do.

Now you're from the Northern Beaches of Now you're from the Northern Beaches of Sydney with some of the best waves that Sydney with some of the best waves that

Australia has to ofer on your doorstep!Australia has to ofer on your doorstep! But what about plans for travelling? But what about plans for travelling?

Where ever it is barreling really! Where ever it is barreling really! But nothing beats Narrabeen! But nothing beats Narrabeen!

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Jordan sets up for his next big move!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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So now what are your goals for the rest of this year? So now what are your goals for the rest of this year? Now that I'm in the Pro Juniors, I really want to go wellNow that I'm in the Pro Juniors, I really want to go well in them and also get as much media coverage as I can.in them and also get as much media coverage as I can.

Finally, where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?Finally, where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?Well I want to be on the CT of course and hopefully roundWell I want to be on the CT of course and hopefully round

up some World Titles. I mean I have defnetly workedup some World Titles. I mean I have defnetly worked hard to achieve this goal!hard to achieve this goal!

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JordyJordy sure!sure!

Jordan Lawler landing another of his aerial manoeuvres!Photo: Stu Gaston

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So keep your eye out for Jordy Lawler So keep your eye out for Jordy Lawler because one thing's for sure, he's on his way because one thing's for sure, he's on his way to the top and one day soon you'll be seeing to the top and one day soon you'll be seeing a lot more of him on the surfng world stage!a lot more of him on the surfng world stage!

Never been to Narrabeen?Never been to Narrabeen?Words: Stu Gaston; Photos: Michael Kellerman

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North Narrabeen is renowned as one of the great surf breaks of the world. North Narrabeen is renowned as one of the great surf breaks of the world. Belonging to Sydney's infamous Northern Beaches, North Narrabeen is the Belonging to Sydney's infamous Northern Beaches, North Narrabeen is the most consistent of all sixteen beaches lying along this 20 kilometre stretch most consistent of all sixteen beaches lying along this 20 kilometre stretch thanks to a channel created by the North Narrabeen Lagoon entrance. In all thanks to a channel created by the North Narrabeen Lagoon entrance. In all there are five distinctive surfing breaks and we asked local photographer, there are five distinctive surfing breaks and we asked local photographer, Michael Kellerman to provide us with a pictorial guide to this enviable surf Michael Kellerman to provide us with a pictorial guide to this enviable surf set up which by the time you've seen, you'll be wanting to visit Narrabeen! set up which by the time you've seen, you'll be wanting to visit Narrabeen!

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Small but offshore fun at Narrabeen!Photo: Michael Kellerman

Further south, Narrabeen has a break known as 'The Bombie' which Further south, Narrabeen has a break known as 'The Bombie' which on big south swells will offer up just that – huge barreling waves! on big south swells will offer up just that – huge barreling waves!

But on smaller swells there can be some fun lefts to be had!But on smaller swells there can be some fun lefts to be had!

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Jordan Lawler grabs every opportunity to punt at his local, Narrabeen!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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Narrabeen looking nice and clean!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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Jordan Lawler works the rights at his local.Photo: Michael Kellerman

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Jordan Lawler takes it tail high!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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But when the solid swells do hit, it's 'The Alley' But when the solid swells do hit, it's 'The Alley' a sand covered a sand covered rock shelf that extends south from 'The Point' (a rock platform rock shelf that extends south from 'The Point' (a rock platform

directly beside the lagoon channel) and forms a relatively directly beside the lagoon channel) and forms a relatively stable sand bank that yields the area's famous lefts and rights.stable sand bank that yields the area's famous lefts and rights.

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Narrabeen, big and clean!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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Jordan Lawler loves the green room too!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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Sunset perfection at Narrabeen!Photo: Michael Kellerman

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And so as you can see North Narrabeen has it all, it can handle And so as you can see North Narrabeen has it all, it can handle from less than 1m to 5m plus, out of the northeast and east from less than 1m to 5m plus, out of the northeast and east

preferably, and with the Bombie working in the big south swells. preferably, and with the Bombie working in the big south swells. All that's left to say is that if you've never been to Narrabeen, All that's left to say is that if you've never been to Narrabeen,

perhaps what you've just seen has convinced you that you should! perhaps what you've just seen has convinced you that you should!

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Having a Ball in Bali!Having a Ball in Bali!Words: stu gaston; Photos: Peter Perkovich

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surphangawaysurphangawayBali has more great surfng shoreline per mileBali has more great surfng shoreline per mile

of coastline than any other place in the world.of coastline than any other place in the world. So it's no surprise it's become a bit of a MeccaSo it's no surprise it's become a bit of a Mecca

for surfers all around the world alike. Recently,for surfers all around the world alike. Recently,New Zealand Pro Junior surfer Coby Perkovich &New Zealand Pro Junior surfer Coby Perkovich &

Jersey bred British Junior surfer Matt ChapmanJersey bred British Junior surfer Matt Chapman both made their own pilgrimages out there – both made their own pilgrimages out there –

both were kind enough to share it with us!both were kind enough to share it with us!

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Having a Ball in Bali!Having a Ball in Bali!

'This was the first day I arrived.'This was the first day I arrived.My dad and I drove straight toMy dad and I drove straight to

Canggu and it was pumping!'Canggu and it was pumping!'

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'Same session at Canggu,'Same session at Canggu, this wave was on the reefthis wave was on the reef

in front of the resorts. I wasin front of the resorts. I was real deep and managedreal deep and managed

to get an epic barrel!'to get an epic barrel!'

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'This was a hard day to 'This was a hard day to find a good wave at Canggu find a good wave at Canggu but I managed to find a couple but I managed to find a couple of ramps on this right.'of ramps on this right.'

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'This was just a really fun day'This was just a really fun day at Canggu for some airs again!'at Canggu for some airs again!'

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'And Canggu's always'And Canggu's always fun for some barrels too!'fun for some barrels too!'

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'Yep, this was just a really'Yep, this was just a really fun day at Canggu for surfing!'fun day at Canggu for surfing!'

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'Haha this shot is cool!'Haha this shot is cool! I was just going to do aI was just going to do a

standard double grabstandard double grab and I kind of hit theand I kind of hit the

section on a weirdsection on a weird angle and it turnedangle and it turned

into this! Love it!'into this! Love it!'

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'This was a really good wave! 'This was a really good wave! I did a few turns at the start I did a few turns at the start then got a nice ramp at the then got a nice ramp at the end and finshed the wave end and finshed the wave on the sand haha!'on the sand haha!'


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'This shot is at Uluwatu,'This shot is at Uluwatu, it was mid tide coming in it was mid tide coming in and it was perfect for airs.'and it was perfect for airs.'

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Having a Ball in Bali!Having a Ball in Bali!Words: stu gaston; Photos: Bebet,

Nick White & Jeffery surf Photography

Matt Chapman checks into some tube time!Photo: Bebet

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Meanwhile Matt Chapman decided thatMeanwhile Matt Chapman decided that another winter surfng the onshore slopanother winter surfng the onshore slop

that Jersey in the Channel Islands regularlythat Jersey in the Channel Islands regularly ofers just wasn't for him and so set of on anofers just wasn't for him and so set of on an

epic six month adventure to some of the bestepic six month adventure to some of the best surf destinations in the world. Not only did Balisurf destinations in the world. Not only did Bali feature on his travel plan but he sought out thefeature on his travel plan but he sought out the

surf in Sumbawa too and of course the perfectsurf in Sumbawa too and of course the perfect lefthand peak at Lakeys. Here he gives us a taste oflefthand peak at Lakeys. Here he gives us a taste of what he scored thanks to the local photographers!what he scored thanks to the local photographers!

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Matt carves up the left at Lakeys!Photo: Bebet

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Matt makes barrel riding look easy at Lakeys!Photo: Bebet

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Matt Chapman checks out the view from the air!Photo: Bebet

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Check out that tail Mr Chapman!Photo: Nick White

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Matt moved on to Uluwatu to see what Bali had to offer...Photo: Jeffery Surf Photography

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Matt flying high over Uluwatu.Photo: Jeffery Surf Photography

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Matt making his way through another bazza in Bali.Photo: Jeffery Surf Photography

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Matt made sure he grabbed every airborne opportunity!Photo: Jeffery Surf Photography

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Matt surfed his brains out in Bali... there was no time for slobbing around...Photo: Nick White

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Hot Shot Alex Hayes still loving the lens at his local, Queenscliff at Manly.Photos: Ben Shepherd

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Without question, Australia is saturated with surfng talent! Without question, Australia is saturated with surfng talent! From Joel Parkinson current ASP World Champion right From Joel Parkinson current ASP World Champion right

through to Jack Robinson, the world's top uber grom, wherever through to Jack Robinson, the world's top uber grom, wherever you look there's some surfer ripping! During our recent trip you look there's some surfer ripping! During our recent trip

down under, we hooked up with a number of up and coming down under, we hooked up with a number of up and coming rippers, just like Alex Hayes here who was lucky enough to rippers, just like Alex Hayes here who was lucky enough to

recently spend a day training with Owen Wright! Last time we recently spend a day training with Owen Wright! Last time we looked at three shredders from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, looked at three shredders from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts,

so now it's time to check out the crew from Avalon to Cronulla!so now it's time to check out the crew from Avalon to Cronulla!

Alex HayesAlex Hayes

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Age: Age: 1515Nickname: Nickname: AlexAlexYears surfng: Years surfng: 3-4 years3-4 yearsWhere you live: Where you live: Sydney, Northern BeachesSydney, Northern BeachesSponsors:Sponsors: FOXHEAD AUSTRALIA, DP surfboards, BoardstixFOXHEAD AUSTRALIA, DP surfboards, BoardstixLocal break/s: Local break/s: Queensclif BeachQueensclif BeachFavourite surfer?Favourite surfer? Clay Marzo or Matt Meola or AndoClay Marzo or Matt Meola or AndoFavourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Any that have Alana Blanchard in themAny that have Alana Blanchard in themFavourite surf trick?Favourite surf trick? Stale fsh or layback Stale fsh or laybackFavourite board? Favourite board? My 5'4 summer board made from DP surfboards My 5'4 summer board made from DP surfboards

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What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?Having to be in the water everyday or I would Having to be in the water everyday or I would get into trouble hahaget into trouble hahaWhen and how did you become sponsored?When and how did you become sponsored?First sponsor I was 12? Or 13 can't remember First sponsor I was 12? Or 13 can't remember and it was on Facebook hahaand it was on Facebook hahaWhat moment are you most proud of in your What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?surfng career so far?Getting signed with Fox for sure! And kinda Getting signed with Fox for sure! And kinda getting my name out a bitgetting my name out a bitWho in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? Clay Marzo, he is crazy and froths heaps Clay Marzo, he is crazy and froths heaps

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Alex kicks out his tail at Queenscliff.Photo: Stu Gaston

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What do you prefer, free surfng or What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why?competitions and why?

Free surfng for sure, I can't deal with pressure.. Free surfng for sure, I can't deal with pressure.. I don't even know my own name under pressureI don't even know my own name under pressure

What song motivates you before a surf?What song motivates you before a surf?Pump up music.. Party music I guess hahaPump up music.. Party music I guess haha

When and where was your best surf session? When and where was your best surf session? Talk us through it.Talk us through it.

Probably my best session would haveProbably my best session would have to be in Bali... was real happy with howto be in Bali... was real happy with how

I surfed and I surfed for like 6 hours! I surfed and I surfed for like 6 hours! Landed a couple frst time tricks!Landed a couple frst time tricks!

What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life? Queensclif Point, known as "Trech", it's like Queensclif Point, known as "Trech", it's like

Shippies but a left , only when it's huge thoughShippies but a left , only when it's huge though

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Alex going big on his backhand.Photo: Stu Gaston

What do you do when What do you do when you don't surf?you don't surf?Go crazy.. Or I skateGo crazy.. Or I skateDo you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? Yeh I go to Fit2Surf Gym in Yeh I go to Fit2Surf Gym in Brookvale, and I used to Brookvale, and I used to swim train and stuf swim train and stuf And if you didn't surf at all, And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? what sport would you play? I'd probably be a skaterI'd probably be a skaterIf you had unlimited money, If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? what would you buy? Tough! My own jet ski.. Tough! My own jet ski.. Private jet and pilot soPrivate jet and pilot soI can go anywhere and I can go anywhere and unlimited surfboardsunlimited surfboards

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Alex in layback.Photo: Harry Sweeney

What's the healthiest thing What's the healthiest thing you ate today? you ate today? What's healthy mean hahaWhat's healthy mean hahaWhat's your goal for theWhat's your goal for the next year? next year? Win a comp, or become real well Win a comp, or become real well known in surfngknown in surfngAnd what about the future? And what about the future? Where do you see yourself in Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time? fve to ten years time? I really would like to be a I really would like to be a successful free surfer like Dane.. successful free surfer like Dane.. Or Ando... Would be my dream.. Or Ando... Would be my dream.. Or of course would be pretty Or of course would be pretty cool to be like Kelly I guess!cool to be like Kelly I guess!

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Darcy Crump 'avin fun at Avalon.Photo: Stu Gaston

Age: Age: 1313Nickname:Nickname: Darc DarcYears surfng: Years surfng: 1010Where you live: Where you live: Avalon Beach, NSW, AustraliaAvalon Beach, NSW, AustraliaSponsors: Sponsors: Hurley, Dragon eyewear, Ocean and Earth, Hurley, Dragon eyewear, Ocean and Earth, Vestal watches, Reef footwear, Vertra sunscreen, Vestal watches, Reef footwear, Vertra sunscreen, Beach without Sand Surf Shop and Aido surfboards, Beach without Sand Surf Shop and Aido surfboards, Mum and Dad.Mum and Dad.Local break/s:Local break/s: Avalon Beach and Whale Beach Avalon Beach and Whale BeachFavourite surfer/s?Favourite surfer/s? Julian Wilson,John John Florence, Julian Wilson,John John Florence, Dane Reynolds, Jordy Smith and Craig AndersonDane Reynolds, Jordy Smith and Craig AndersonFavourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? Home, Lennox Head , Bali, Home, Lennox Head , Bali, Snapper , BellsSnapper , BellsFavourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Modern CollectiveModern CollectiveFavourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Air ReverseAir ReverseFavourite board?Favourite board? 5'7 x 18'1/4 x 2 5'7 x 18'1/4 x 2

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Darcy's dang good with time keeping... just gone twelve!Photo: Stu Gaston

What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?My Dad got me started when I was 3 My Dad got me started when I was 3 then I never stopped.then I never stopped.When and how did you become When and how did you become sponsored?sponsored?When I was 11 I got my frst sponsor When I was 11 I got my frst sponsor Dragon while surfng in a comp in Dragon while surfng in a comp in Queensland then not long after while Queensland then not long after while surfng at home Hurley saw me and surfng at home Hurley saw me and signed me up and from then I was signed me up and from then I was really lucky and gained more sponsors really lucky and gained more sponsors O&E, Vertra, Reef, Vestal. I'm really O&E, Vertra, Reef, Vestal. I'm really stoked as they are all really cool labels stoked as they are all really cool labels and people and they help me out a lot.and people and they help me out a lot.What moment are you most proud of in What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?your surfng career so far?My overall placing in the Australian My overall placing in the Australian titles 3rd and winning the Ripcurl titles 3rd and winning the Ripcurl Gromsearch Series in 2012Gromsearch Series in 2012

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All the new guys in the world ASP like All the new guys in the world ASP like Julian, John John, Dane, Craig and all the Julian, John John, Dane, Craig and all the up and coming pro juniors, and at Avalon up and coming pro juniors, and at Avalon we have a lot of really good older surfers we have a lot of really good older surfers

that I watch a lot.that I watch a lot.What do you prefer, free surfngWhat do you prefer, free surfng

or competitions and why? or competitions and why? Competitions because I get to travel to Competitions because I get to travel to

diferent places and surf somewhere new diferent places and surf somewhere new with only 4 guys out in the water and I with only 4 guys out in the water and I

have made a lot of friend at comps.I also have made a lot of friend at comps.I also love to free surf with my mates as we love to free surf with my mates as we

push each other to pull of newpush each other to pull of new moves and have a lot of fun.moves and have a lot of fun.

What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf? A song that has a crazy beat to it.A song that has a crazy beat to it.

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Darcy doing his stuff on his backhand.Photo: Stu Gaston

When and where was your best surf When and where was your best surf session? Talk us through it. session? Talk us through it. North Avalon, it was a solid swell 6ft North Avalon, it was a solid swell 6ft and not many guys out. I surfed perfect and not many guys out. I surfed perfect lefts for 5 hours straight, barrel after lefts for 5 hours straight, barrel after barrel.barrel.What's the worst wipeout of your life?What's the worst wipeout of your life?Surfng out at Lennox Head point when Surfng out at Lennox Head point when I found myself under two solid 8ft I found myself under two solid 8ft waves, snapped my leg rope and found waves, snapped my leg rope and found myself washed up against the rocks myself washed up against the rocks and smashed my new board, it was and smashed my new board, it was heavy.heavy.What do you do when What do you do when you don't surf? you don't surf? Skate, Spear fsh, Fishing,Skate, Spear fsh, Fishing,Swimming or Hanging with Swimming or Hanging with mates and just chilling out mates and just chilling out and watching surf DVDs.and watching surf DVDs.Do you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? Yes, I train to stay flexible Yes, I train to stay flexible and ft 2 to 3 times a week,and ft 2 to 3 times a week, core strength etc.core strength etc.And if you didn't surf at all, And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? what sport would you play? I'd like to be a Swimmer.I'd like to be a Swimmer.

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Avalon airshow.Photo: Jason Corroto

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back yard and get all my friends around to surf.back yard and get all my friends around to surf.What's the healthiest thing you ate today?What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

2 bananas and an apple2 bananas and an appleWhat's your most overused word?What's your most overused word?

Froth or Yeww!Froth or Yeww!What's your goal for the next year?What's your goal for the next year?

To make the NSW team again. To make the NSW team again. And do as best as I can in all my comps.And do as best as I can in all my comps.

And what about the future? Where do youAnd what about the future? Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?see yourself in fve to ten years time?I hope to be surfng on the Pro JuniorI hope to be surfng on the Pro Junior

series, then make the Pro tour.series, then make the Pro tour.

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Harley Ross and his tail high aerial antics!Photo: Stu Gaston

Age: Age: 1414Years surfng: Years surfng: 66Where you live: Where you live: North Curl CurNorth Curl CurllSponsors: Sponsors: Volcom, Channel Islands, Macbeth, Skull CandyVolcom, Channel Islands, Macbeth, Skull CandyLocal break/s: Local break/s: North CurlyNorth CurlyFavourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Dane ReynoldsDane ReynoldsFavourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? DbahDbahFavourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Modern CollectiveModern CollectiveFavourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? BarrelBarrelFavourite board? Favourite board? Channel Islands, ProtonChannel Islands, Proton

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More of Harley's tail high aerial antics!Photo: Stu Gaston

What got you into surfng? What got you into surfng? My Dad My Dad When and how did you become sponsored? When and how did you become sponsored? The old team manager for Volcom surfs my The old team manager for Volcom surfs my local break and told the new team manager local break and told the new team manager about me and he saw me at a surf comp and about me and he saw me at a surf comp and asked me at the comp.asked me at the comp.What moment are you most proud of in your What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?surfng career so far?Winning the Ripcurl Gromsearch in CronullaWinning the Ripcurl Gromsearch in CronullaWho in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? Dusty PayneDusty Payne

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Harley Ross can whack out an air reverse too!Photo: Stu Gaston

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What do you prefer, freeWhat do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why?surfng or competitions and why?

Competion, because it gives meCompetion, because it gives me things to achieve in surfng.things to achieve in surfng.

What song motivates you before a surf?What song motivates you before a surf?9mm Goes Bang by KRS One9mm Goes Bang by KRS One

When and where was your best surf session?When and where was your best surf session? Talk us through it.Talk us through it.

It was at Snapper about 3-4 ft, pumping waves It was at Snapper about 3-4 ft, pumping waves and all my friends and brother was out.and all my friends and brother was out.

What's the worst wipeout of your life?What's the worst wipeout of your life?I paddled for a 6 footer and it was really sucky and I paddled for a 6 footer and it was really sucky and I fell from the top of the lip to the bottom and got I fell from the top of the lip to the bottom and got

pinned against the ground for a whilepinned against the ground for a whileWhat do you do when you don't surf?What do you do when you don't surf?

Sleep and eatSleep and eatDo you train as well as surf?Do you train as well as surf?

YesYesAnd if you didn't surf at all,And if you didn't surf at all,

what sport would you play?what sport would you play?SkatingSkating

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Harley Ross rotates an air off his backhand too!Photo: Stu Gaston

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A wave pool!!!A wave pool!!!What's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

An appleAn appleWhat's your most overused word? What's your most overused word?

MoleMoleWhat's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year?

To win at least 2 major contestsTo win at least 2 major contestsAnd what about the future? Where doAnd what about the future? Where do

you see yourself in fve to ten years time? you see yourself in fve to ten years time? Hopefully on the Pro Juniors or even on the tour. Hopefully on the Pro Juniors or even on the tour.

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Harrison Martin punting at his local, Cronulla.Photo: Stu Gaston

Age: Age: 1616Nickname: Nickname: Harry DenisHarry DenisYears surfng: Years surfng: 55Where you live: Where you live: Cronulla, NSW, Australia Cronulla, NSW, Australia Sponsors: Sponsors: Carve Eyewear, Vestal Watches, FCS, Gorilla Carve Eyewear, Vestal Watches, FCS, Gorilla Local break/s: Local break/s: Shoes, VoodooShoes, VoodooFavourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Kolohe AndinoKolohe AndinoFavourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? Any ripbowl on a beach breakAny ripbowl on a beach break Favourite surf movie?Favourite surf movie? Done DoneFavourite surf trick?Favourite surf trick? Barrel BarrelFavourite board? Favourite board? 5"8" (Dylan Perece surfboards)5"8" (Dylan Perece surfboards)

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Harrison grabs some more air time at Cronulla.Photo: Nick Hollman

What got you into surfng? What got you into surfng? Living near the ocean and watching othersLiving near the ocean and watching othersWhen and how did you become sponsored? When and how did you become sponsored? A year or two ago through my coach Blake Johnston.A year or two ago through my coach Blake Johnston.

What moment are you What moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?most proud of in your surfng career so far?Placing 5th in the Australian National TitlesPlacing 5th in the Australian National TitlesWho in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? Kolohe Andino Kolohe Andino

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Harrison having some fun on his backhand.Photo: Stu Gaston

What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? Depends whether I'm winning the competitions or not Depends whether I'm winning the competitions or not hahahaha What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf? Trap music psyches me up heapsTrap music psyches me up heaps

When and where was your best surf session? When and where was your best surf session? Talk us through it.Talk us through it.Probably at a surf spot around my way recently. Probably at a surf spot around my way recently. It was really solid but the heaviest waves I've It was really solid but the heaviest waves I've ever surfed. Real scary surf though.ever surfed. Real scary surf though.

What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life? Probably out another local place jumpingProbably out another local place jumpingover the falls on a solid day.over the falls on a solid day.

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Harrison Martin going big with his backhand airs.Photo: Stu Gaston

What do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf? Facebook, Instagram, hang with friends all day and eat.Facebook, Instagram, hang with friends all day and eat.Do you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? Yeah I train with a man named Matt Jay every week.Yeah I train with a man named Matt Jay every week.And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? Tennis maybe or rugby league.Tennis maybe or rugby league.If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? A huge waterfront house.A huge waterfront house.What's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today? Probably a sandwich followed by chocolate hahaProbably a sandwich followed by chocolate haha

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Harrison carving at Cronulla.Photo: Nick Hollman

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Get a few good results, pick up a main sponsor.Get a few good results, pick up a main sponsor.And what about the future? Where do you see And what about the future? Where do you see

yourself in fve to ten years time? yourself in fve to ten years time? I hope making a career out of the sport of surfng I hope making a career out of the sport of surfng

but in ten years hopefully on the world tour.but in ten years hopefully on the world tour.

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Jamie Krups cracks a nice air at his local, Queenscliff.Photo: Stu Gaston

Age: Age: 1515Nickname: Nickname: KrupsKrupsYears surfng: Years surfng: 66Where you live: Where you live: Manly, NSW, AustraliaManly, NSW, AustraliaSponsors: Sponsors: Fox wetsuits and clothing, Macbeth Footwear, Fox wetsuits and clothing, Macbeth Footwear, FallenBROKENstreet, Banana Wax, Aloha Surf Shop ManlyFallenBROKENstreet, Banana Wax, Aloha Surf Shop ManlyLocal Break: Local Break: North Steyne, Left ShoreyNorth Steyne, Left Shorey

Favourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Dusty PayneDusty PayneFavourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? North Steyne, Left ShoreyNorth Steyne, Left ShoreyFavourite Surf Movie? Favourite Surf Movie? Modern CollectiveModern CollectiveFavourite Surf Trick? Favourite Surf Trick? BarrelsBarrelsFavourite board? Favourite board? 5'7" Channel Islands Rookie5'7" Channel Islands Rookie

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Jamie Krups kicks out his fins at Queenscliff.Photo: Stu Gaston

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What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?Bored so decided to learn to surf and I enjoyed it!Bored so decided to learn to surf and I enjoyed it!

When and how did you become sponsored?When and how did you become sponsored?At the Fox Grom Shootout, by talking withAt the Fox Grom Shootout, by talking with

the team managerthe team managerWhat moment are you most proud ofWhat moment are you most proud of

in your surfng career so fun?in your surfng career so fun?That I'm still having as much funThat I'm still having as much fun

as when I started!as when I started!Who in surfng inspires you most?Who in surfng inspires you most?

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Jamie Krups keeps up his aerial antics!Photo: Stu Gaston

What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions? What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions? Competitions because I can push myself against othersCompetitions because I can push myself against others What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf? The Worm by ZZTThe Worm by ZZT

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Jamie jabs out a nice layback.Photo: Stu Gaston

When and where was your best surf session? When and where was your best surf session? North Steyne, Left Shorey, a perfect left wedging ofNorth Steyne, Left Shorey, a perfect left wedging ofNorth Steyne pipe. It was a lot of fun!North Steyne pipe. It was a lot of fun!Whats the worst wipeout of your life? Whats the worst wipeout of your life? Waimea Bay on the headWaimea Bay on the headDo you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? YesYesWhat do you do when you dont surf? What do you do when you dont surf? Train and relaxTrain and relax

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Jamie Krups whacks out a nice spray fan.Photo: Stu Gaston

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If you didnt surf at all,If you didnt surf at all, what sport would you play? what sport would you play?

Any extreme sportAny extreme sportIf you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?

Invest into making the world a better place. And maybe a Invest into making the world a better place. And maybe a few surfboards here and there, not to mention a wave pool.few surfboards here and there, not to mention a wave pool.

Whats the healthiest thing you ate today? Whats the healthiest thing you ate today? Muesli with home made juiceMuesli with home made juice

Whats your most overused word? Whats your most overused word? SickSick

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Jamie Krups carving at Queenscliff.Photo: Stu Gaston

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Whats your goal for next year? Whats your goal for next year? Keep on doing what I'm doing, keep training andKeep on doing what I'm doing, keep training and

get some wins under my belt while still having fun.get some wins under my belt while still having fun.What about the future?What about the future?

Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years time?Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years time? Who knows, anything can happen!Who knows, anything can happen!

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Dan Greig grabs some air time.Photo: Will Burgess

Age: Age: 15 15 Nickname: Nickname: DegDegYears surfng: Years surfng: 9 years9 yearsWhere you live:Where you live: Manly, Northern beaches, NSW, Australia Manly, Northern beaches, NSW, AustraliaSponsors: Sponsors: Hayden Shapes Surfboards, Arnette, Sanuk, Hayden Shapes Surfboards, Arnette, Sanuk, Aloha Surf Shop Manly and C-Skins wetsuitsAloha Surf Shop Manly and C-Skins wetsuitsLocal break/s: Local break/s: Manly, North SteyneManly, North Steyne

Favourite surfer?Favourite surfer? Creed McTaggart Creed McTaggart Favourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? North Steyne, Fairy Bower, North Steyne, Fairy Bower, Bendalong and all the beachies around Byron BayBendalong and all the beachies around Byron BayFavourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Dear SurburbiaDear SurburbiaFavourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Barrels, carves, airs, turns I love them all Barrels, carves, airs, turns I love them all Favourite board? Favourite board? Hayden Shapes Psychedelic germHayden Shapes Psychedelic germ

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My dad for sure he surfed hisMy dad for sure he surfed his whole life and got me into itwhole life and got me into it

When and how did you become sponsored? When and how did you become sponsored? I got asked by a few and the rest just sendingI got asked by a few and the rest just sending

my resume into emailsmy resume into emailsWhat moment are you most proud of in your What moment are you most proud of in your

surfng career so far? surfng career so far? Getting selected as one of 16 kids in Australia to Getting selected as one of 16 kids in Australia to

go to an all expenses paid trip to Surfnggo to an all expenses paid trip to Surfng Australia camp to get trained by someAustralia camp to get trained by some

of the best trainers in Australiaof the best trainers in AustraliaWho in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most?

My dad for sure his 50 years old and frothsMy dad for sure his 50 years old and froths harder than me I can't keep up with him hahaharder than me I can't keep up with him haha

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I love both free surfng there is no pressure and a good I love both free surfng there is no pressure and a good time to escape and practice moves but in a comptime to escape and practice moves but in a comp

it really pushes you and lets you show of a bit.it really pushes you and lets you show of a bit.What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf?

I love pretty much all music but the Ramones haveI love pretty much all music but the Ramones have been getting me keen for a surf for some reason recentlybeen getting me keen for a surf for some reason recently

When and where was your best surf session?When and where was your best surf session? Talk us through it. Talk us through it.

I have had so many amazing sessions but a standoutI have had so many amazing sessions but a standout was me and my mate at a beach in Byron justwas me and my mate at a beach in Byron just

getting barrel after barrel it was amazing.getting barrel after barrel it was amazing.What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life?

I've had a few gnarly ones but the worst was probablyI've had a few gnarly ones but the worst was probably a session at North Steyne on a big day I pulled into aa session at North Steyne on a big day I pulled into a

close out which held me down for a while only toclose out which held me down for a while only to come up and see a huge bomb land on my headcome up and see a huge bomb land on my head

that drilled me and then I went in hahathat drilled me and then I went in haha

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Dan Greig grabs every chance to get airborne.Photo: Harry Sweeney

What do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf? Play soccer and skate Play soccer and skate Do you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf? Yes I train aswell with Beau MitchellYes I train aswell with Beau MitchellAnd if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? Probably soccer and I would skate heapsProbably soccer and I would skate heapsIf you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? A huge boat, a sick car like a Kombi and A huge boat, a sick car like a Kombi and heaps of houses around the world and heaps of houses around the world and like a hundred boards and wetsuits.like a hundred boards and wetsuits.What's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today? Apple Apple What's your most overused word? What's your most overused word? TredTred

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Get recognised, get a main clothing sponsorGet recognised, get a main clothing sponsor, do well in heaps of comps, travel and have fun!, do well in heaps of comps, travel and have fun!

And what about the future?And what about the future? Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time? Where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?

Hopefully have a career in surfng either travelling or Hopefully have a career in surfng either travelling or competition, meeting new people, travellingcompetition, meeting new people, travelling

and having heaps of fun!and having heaps of fun!

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From June 8-16, Nicaragua will From June 8-16, Nicaragua will become the gathering place of the become the gathering place of the world’s best Junior surfers, who will world’s best Junior surfers, who will compete in the 2013 DAKINE ISA compete in the 2013 DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfng Championships World Junior Surfng Championships presented by Billabong at the presented by Billabong at the perfect beach break wave of perfect beach break wave of Playa Jiquiliste, Nicaragua.Playa Jiquiliste, Nicaragua.

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Kalani David will be keeping his eye on the game.Photo: John F Jackson

The 2013 DAKINE ISA World Junior The 2013 DAKINE ISA World Junior Surfng Championship presented by Surfng Championship presented by Billabong is the biggest surfng event Billabong is the biggest surfng event in the world for Under 18 surfers, in the world for Under 18 surfers, boys and girls, with 300 competitors boys and girls, with 300 competitors from over 30 countries. It is easily the from over 30 countries. It is easily the pinnacle in the career of any junior pinnacle in the career of any junior surfer around the world.surfer around the world.

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Powerhouse teams including Powerhouse teams including Australia, Brazil, France, Hawaii Australia, Brazil, France, Hawaii

(the defending world champions (the defending world champions including current Under 16 World including current Under 16 World

Champion Kalani David seen here), Champion Kalani David seen here), South Africa, Peru and USA will all South Africa, Peru and USA will all be seeking a place on the podium be seeking a place on the podium

in the Under 18 Boys, Under 16 in the Under 18 Boys, Under 16 Boys, Under 18 Girls and the new Boys, Under 18 Girls and the new

Under 16 Girls divisions, and,Under 16 Girls divisions, and, most importantly of all, themost importantly of all, the

overall team standing.overall team standing.

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So be sure to keep bang up-to-dateSo be sure to keep bang up-to-date with all the action right here on the with all the action right here on the

even website, even website, http://isawjsc.com/http://isawjsc.com/ , , as the competition unfolds!as the competition unfolds!

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Next Issue

Hope you enjoyed Issue Seventeen! We certainly loved putting it together! In fact we're loving it so

much right now that we've decided it's time for another special – bring on Isue 'Air'teen! Yes the

eighteenth issue is going to be focusing purely on the aerial antics that are keeping the sport of surfing at the cutting edge of extreme sports. So

get ready to be thrown into the stratosphere!

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