| Personal Information | |
| Name: Francesco Sardella | Age: 30 |
| Years Surfing: 13 | Average Board Size: 6'6" |
| Which Stance: Natural | Which Way: Backhand and Forehand |
| Surf Information | |
| Local Spot: Danger Beach | |
| Favourite Manuever: Bottom turn into barrel | |
| How would you describe your surfing? Trying to read into the future. Insightful. Always loose and regain the balance. As slow as possible… | |
| What does surfing mean to you? Pleasure. Staying out of the cage, very testing and of course facing the fear. | |
| What advice would you give groms? Sacrifice the old avenues of life to stay in the water. Keep clean and hone the pysche and body so you can flower in the water. | |
| Three most important things in your life? 01) The Nikon cameras, the Canon cameras and all the lenses02) Good raw food (You have to cook potatoes) 03) Lovely, beautiful waves | |
| Who or what inspires you when you're surfing? All the lovely creatures of the sea and the wizards who wield the boards. A sight to sea… | |
| What do you do when you're not surfing? Also use the wizardry to put the imagery onto canvas paper and find objects to create with e.g. litter (use your imagination) | |
| Anything else you'd like to add? Don't be competitive, rather be skillful in action then we'll all be stoked and not at war… | |
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OverXposed: Francesco Sardella
Francesco is a bit strange, his overXposure is, without a doubt, the most enlightening one we've had so far, read his responses and the next time he asks if he can use his wizardry to put you onto canvas, just say yes.
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Yet another smoking goofy-footer from Kalk Bay. Dassie is a soft-spoken young man who rips everything apart with style. He's also the king of inside barrels.
Ted is young upcoming goofy-footer from Kalk Bay making waves on the local scene with his fresh approach and commitment to pushing the limits.
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PS - Fran went missing in 2008...and it is believed that his body was found on Chapmans Peak a few days ago - rest in peace; your spirit is missed my friend!