Liquid Imagery: Bud Freitas
Your scariest wave: Pipe. It’s a place that deserves all the respect. I never felt comfortable out there and most likely never will. Mavericks is also one that scares me, but I want to have a go at it soon.
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Your scariest wave: Pipe. It’s a place that deserves all the respect. I never felt comfortable out there and most likely never will. Mavericks is also one that scares me, but I want to have a go at it soon.
Read MoreI specialize in getting into and out of the ocean daily. I also specialize in possibly dangerous situations when conditions may be life threatening in some people’s eyes. I strive to have as much fun as possible during the time I spend in the water.
Read MoreI just barely made it over the ledge and was flying down a huge vertical wall of water, and as the drop became longer and longer I realized how big of a wave I had just caught, and pretty much started freaking out in my head.
Read MoreWe were all kooks at one time in the surf. We didn’t wake up ripping. We all could do a better job of helping the entry level surfer. Maybe you give someone a pointer or some good advice to help them out. We could give a few more waves to other fellow surfers and spread the stoke. Just a thought!
Read MoreI’ve been good friends with Timmy for a long time. He’s rad and he lives to the beat of his own drum. Timmy doesn’t really like contests, yet he does really well in them. He missed making the World Tour by one heat last year.
Read MorePosted by ASJ Staff | Feb 2, 2015 | Issue 83, Magazine Archives, Nelly, Surfing, Water Sports |
I’ve known Flea for a long time. One of the hottest up-and-coming kids, he seemed to get really good really fast. I was amazed when he started charging Mavericks and he quickly became “the guy” out there too. His life has changed in the last five years, and he now spends most of his time trying to help people which is incredible for our community.
Read MorePosted by ASJ Staff | Oct 1, 2014 | Issue 81, Magazine Archives, Nelly, Surfing, Water Sports |
By Nelly When I was a grom, we all looked up to Archy. He was the most exciting surfer to watch....
Read MorePosted by ASJ Staff | Aug 1, 2014 | Issue 80, Nelly, Surfing, Water Sports |
By Nelly Alex Gray is one of those young surfers I look up to – he’s grounded and knows exactly...
Read MorePosted by ASJ Staff | Jun 1, 2014 | Issue 79, Magazine Archives, Nelly, Surfing, Water Sports |
By Nelly Nat Young trains like a demon and is laser focused on getting to the next level. Look for...
Read MorePosted by ASJ Staff | Mar 31, 2014 | Issue 78, Magazine Archives, Nelly, Surfing, Water Sports |
Jason “Ratboy” Collins By Nelly Ratboy has been a friend for a long long time, I used...
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