Rider Profile – John Mel

The Mel family has a deep history in the surfing industry starting with John Mel Sr., owner of Freeline Surf Shop on 41st ave in Santa Cruz.  He paved the way for his son Peter Mel who is no stranger to the surfing world. Read more

Rider Profile – Alex Martins

NCS: Lets start with your stats.
AM: Alex Martins, 39 yrs old, born in Recife, Brasil

NCS:How long have you been surfing?
AM: I have been surfing for 28 years

NCS: What made you want to start surfing in the first place?
AM: Just followed my friends Read more

Rider Profile – Omar Etcheverry

Omar Etcheverry is no stranger to the surf industry.  After being on the WQS for 10 yrs he had a change in interests and is now pursuing other endeavors but that does not stop him from surfing and being part of the industry!  Get a cup of coffee, relax, and read up on Mr. Etcheverry.
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Rider Profile – Tyler Payne

After both Keith and Tyler got knocked out the first day of the Vans Pier Classic in Huntington Beach, they had a long drive home up Hwy 101 together so to pass the time Keith grilled Tyler with a few questions about his travels, the future of surfing, and his accomplishments.
Tyler Payne Pacifica local

Rider Profile – Brian Tognozzi

20 year old Brian Tognozzi from Pacifica, California has a plan in place for 2009.. Study hard, work hard, and take few surf trips to Mex. While most kids are on MySpace Brian has better things to do. When he’s not surfing for his sponsors Body Glove, Sol Life Surfboards, Bullys, Atwater Clothing, and Nor Cal surf shop you can find him under the hood fixing up his ride. It took some effort, but once we dragged Brian away from his beloved auto Keith Terriberry put him on the hot seat and interrogated him until he spoke. Here is what he had to say…
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Rider Profile – Colin Dwyer

At only 18 years old, Colin Dwyer has some big shoes to fill as his hometown breeds big wave chargers such as Shawn Rhodes, Matt Ambrose, and Colin’s dad Steve Dwyer just to name a few.  He is on the path to filling those shoes and then some with his skills of being able to surf anything from 2 ft to 20 ft.  Sit down, relax, and read up on Colin as this will be a name that you will definitely being hearing a lot more of in the surfing world!

NCS: Lets start with your stats?
CD: Colin Dwyer, I’m 18 and I live in Pacifica, Ca

NCS: How long have you been surfing and how did you get started?
CD: I think I started when I was like six or something but I wasn’t that into it I thought it was pretty lame. I started surfing everyday when I was like 10 or something, so probably 8 solid years of surfing.
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Rider Profile – Tyler Fox

Born and raised in the Santa Cruz area Tyler has had the ocean as his playground for 17 years. The years of dedication have paid off with recognition at heavy waves like Mavericks, his XXL nominated rides at Ghost Trees, and recently being invited to Mormaii Pe’ahi World Cup Tow-In Surfing Championships.

NCS: Lets start with your stats?
TF: Tyler Fox, 27 yrs old, and reside in Capitola, CA

NCS: How long have you been surfing and how did you get started?
TF: I have been surfing since I was 10 and was actually on a boogie board in Hawaii at age 5. Tyler Fox Profile...

Rider Profile – Darshan Gooch

What’s your Name / Nickname?
My name is Darshan Gooch.  My nicknames are GOOCH, goochie, goocher, the guru…the list goes on and on with a name like Darshan Gooch.

Who are your sponsors / supporters?
My sponsors are Body Glove, Black Flys, Oneballjay, U.S. Hemp Co., CA Grown.

Where is your hometown and home break?
My hometown is Santa Cruz, CA. and my home break is Pleasure Point.

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