If you have not heard by now then you possibly live under a rock, but there is a fierce storm brewing in the sport of bodyboarding that has the ability to cause massive devastation! That storm is neatly packaged in the body of a, lean, 14 year old boy from an Afrikaans town. His name is Tristan Roberts and before he unleashes his amazing power on the bodyboarding world, i though it necessary to pick his brain with an interview. Check it out...
Me: So Tristan, its the start of the new year and the body boarding calendar is looking good. What contest are you looking forward to the most?
TR: The contest that i am looking forward to the most is the West Coast Classic as I hear the cash prizes are super good this year! Plus all the boys are going to be there so its going to be a great competition.
Me: You ended last year off with a bang and definitely cast your name in stone as being one of the strongest competitors in the known universe. What goals have you set out for yourself this year?
TR: Well Matt , i really would like to do well on the SABA circuit this year competing as a Pro rider and i would also like represent Boldand Bodyboarding association as one of the teams Pro riders, this year, at the South African Championships.
Me: We all know that you are a 1st class beach bum spending many hours perfecting your style in the water every chance you get, but what other sport do you indulge in to give you "the stoke"?
TR: When there are no waves I love to play cricket or jam soccer with they boys from Onrus River
Me: What divisions will you be riding this year because i am rather scared of going head to head with you in a heat?
TR:hahaha ! Im riding boys and pros and im training hard to achieve in both divisions.
Me: If you could win a man on man heat with any rider in the world. Who would you like to humiliate?
TR: Hmmmm?, I think I would go for Pierre Louis Costes (PLC), as he is world champ!
Me: Are you funny? Tell us a joke!
TR:No not really. I dont normally tell jokes but; when Martin Cooper invented the cell phone. he had a missed call from Chuck Norris.
Me: Where do you see yourself in 5 years when you are finally free from the system that is school?
TR: I see myself on the world tour travelling with all the big names getting good waves. and hopefully World champ thereafter.
Me: Let us give credit to some guys out there. Through your eyes, whos killing it in South Africa at the moment?
TR: There is so much talent in South Africa its a joke ! A lot of the guys could be up there on the IBA tour but, decide to waste their talent! A lot of underground riders like Marc Webster , Stephen du Preez, Terrence Pieters, the caves boys and all the onrus boys are really doing impressive things in the water.
Me:Heres the usual question. Which wave would you kiss a guy to surf uncrowded , for a week, with your best mates while the wave in question is on its best?
TR: Hahaha Well, thats a tough question. I think i do it to surf Breakwall uncowded!
Me:Any last words? Go wild!
TR: Yeah Matt, I would just like to say thank you to you for this interview, to my sponsers Reef South Africa, Science Bodyboards, Tribal surf and Sterio clothing. I would also like to say to those guys shredding out there, Dont waste your talent!
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