| Personal Information | |
| Name: Ted Saczek | Age: 18 |
| Years Surfing: 5 | Average Board Size: 6'0" |
| Which Stance: Goofy | Which Way: Forehand |
| Surf Information | |
| Local Spot: Kalk Bay Reef | |
| Favourite Manuever: Switch-foot Left Barrel | |
| How would you describe your surfing? The same way I would describe anything else I guess. But I'd say a mix between a friggin' dynamite stick waiting to explode and just chilling, riding the curl! | |
| What does surfing mean to you? Everything! Wetsuit tans, the smell of wax, new boards, sun block, putting on and taking off leashes, checking the waves, waiting for them, surfing them and stuff like that... | |
| What advice would you give groms? I've sort of just come out of grommet-hood myself but I guess the best advice would be to do your own thing and not to let the ballies bring you down. Also drop-in while you can still get away with it! | |
| Three most important things in your life? 01) Surfing02) Family & Friends 03) Surfing! | |
| Who or what inspires you when you're surfing? People who are willing to risk their tiny numbskulls at the chance of making a seemingly impossible manouvre/drop/barrel just for friggin' fun! When other people are stoked and having fun it inspires me to do the same. | |
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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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Bintang Barbie and the Doxy Rockers
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HIGHER LEARNING: Post Grad Lads
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SURVIVING A SURF TRIP: A field guide for non-surfers
Whether you're a girl/boyfriend, husband or wife of a surfer, you're going to end up missioning up the coast at one point or another and you'll soon realise whether or not a surf trip is for you. Here are some tips to help you survive the experience.
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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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