| Personal Information | |
| Name: Stephen Guess | Age: 17 |
| Years Surfing: ± 7 | Average Board Size: 6'0" |
| Which Stance: Goofy | Which Way: Forehand |
| Surf Information | |
| Local Spot: Kalk Bay Reef | |
| Favourite Manuever: Sick barrel straight into a reverse | |
| How would you describe your surfing? My style is quite fluid and tricky. I spend most of my time in the comfortable shade of a barrel! | |
| What does surfing mean to you? Surfing is life. It's what I plan my life around: future and present. Surfing keeps me sane. It grounds me as a person and gives me stoke for everyday living. | |
| What advice would you give groms? Stay away from Kalk Bay! Ha ha ha. Jokes! Sorf consistently and surf with friends who are as passionate about surfing as you are. | |
| Three most important things in your life? 01) Surfing02) Family & Friends 03) Making a wave pool, designing an artificial reef and developing a surfing game | |
| Closing Comments? Love to chat but I've got to go for a surf… | |
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Surfing is a unique experience for all of us. The following articles share personal insights and experiences people have had during their time as a surfer.
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You're blonde and we'll forgive you for that. Want to brush up on your surfing knowledge not your hair-do? These articles will make you smarter - not prettier!
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In our quest to define the true meaning of surfing we interviewed three guys between the ages of 35 and 41 who started surfing in their late twenties, this is who they are, and what they have to say.
Bintang Barbie and the Doxy Rockers
One friend, three strangers and an overdose of Doxytab. This is the story of a trip clouded in mystery and superstition that turned out to be nothing more than an island in the mist. An island with perfect waves. An island called Bali.
There is something about traveling no more than four inches off the ground at 60km/h and sliding around a hairpin corner that really gets ones blood boiling.
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Austin has been mentoring groms for years now and has positively influenced everyone who encounters him.
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.
Holly Armstrong is a hard-core young woman making waves in the women's surfing scene. At only 14 years of age she's already been seen out at places like Crayfish Factory where her dad Ian has been tutoring her.
Mossel Bay locals rip. Full Stop or rather Peanut Butter! However Johan Kriek stands out from his peers with his smooth, explosive style and exciting manuevers - see what he has to say in this overXposure.
Jono is a true soul surfer - if he's not hanging ten on a longboard then he's laying back on an old school fish, just ask anyone who's ever had the privilege to surf with him and they'll tell you exactly the same thing.
Dynamite certainly comes in small packages as Lyndon proves beyond any doubt. He's also the exceptional shaper behind "EarthSea". His positive attitude and commitment to surf culture inspires all around him.
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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