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Spy Team - Surf
Alana BlanchardNick name: Lana
Birth Place: Kauai
Current Living: Princeville, Kauai
Years Riding: 10
Sponsors: Rip Curl, Tim Carroll surfboards, Sanuk, Hanalei surf shop, Surf One skateboards, Sticky Bumps
Stance: Regular
Why Spy: Because their glasses are sick
Team member since: 2005
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: Um probably just surfing
Favorite Trick: Airs...working on perfecting them
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to an injury or travel, etc: I feel bad
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Down in Hanalei or the couch in my house on Kauai
Describe your perfect day: Wake up, surf, eat and hang out with my friends, surf again and maybe then again eat and sleep!
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: I really like the Touring sunglass even though they’re guys.' hehe
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: I prefer free surfing, but I really like to compete and do well, but sometimes it gets a little stressful.
Most inspired by: My friends and family. The people that are around me the most.
Favorite Tunes: Everything
Where you coming from and what's next: Making it onto the WQS in 2008.
Favorite Photographer and/or Artist: Teddy |
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Ben BourgeoisNick name: Benny
Birth Place: New Jersey, CA
Current Living: Carlsbad, CA and Dominican Rep
Years Riding: 23
Sponsors: Reef, SPY, Dakine, Wry, Sundiego, Sweetwater
Stance: Regular
Why Spy: Good glasses and Oda is the man!
Team member since: Not sure three years i think
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: The love for the sport.
Favorite Trick: Barrels
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: I’m injured now and it sucks. I can’t think of anything worse.
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Australia and Indo
Describe your perfect day: Surfing all day with my friends and then having a cold beer after and laughing about how good life is.
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: I like the gold Wilshire because they help me see the surf better.
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: Free surf
Most inspired by: Friends and family
Favorite Tunes: Anything new
Where you coming from and what's next: In North Carolina now getting my hamstrings strong and then in two weeks I’m off to South Africa and Scotland.
What Videos will you featured in 2007: Mixed Tape, Bobby Martinez Reef movie.
Favorite Photographer and/or Artist: Chris Straley |
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Clay MarzoNick name: none
Birth Place: Hawaii
Current Living: Maui, HI
Years Riding: 12
Sponsors:Quiksilver, Local Motion, Vestal, Rock Star energy drink, Creatures of Leisure
Stance: Goofy
Why Spy: They were my 1st sponsor, I love them
Team member since: 1999
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: That's what I do. I don't know any other way
Favorite Trick: Barrels and airs
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: I get bummed out and a little upset
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Hawaii or Indo
Describe your perfect day: Good waves with no one out, big grinds, surf some more and then see my girlfriend.
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: Oasis
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: I like free surfing way more. It's sick to get good waves with your friends.
Most inspired by: My friends and family
Favorite Tunes: Andre Nickatina
Where you coming from and what's next: I’m coming from Australia and going home to Hawaii then to California. There are a lot good trips coming up.
What Videos will you featured in 2007: Young Guns 3
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Clay is wearing the over-sized Touring. When he wakes up early for those morning sessions he hides his eyes with the Oasis.  TOURING-SHINY BLACK | | | Back to Top |
Cory ArrambideBirth Place: Ventura, CA
Current Living: Ventura, CA
Years Riding: 12 years
Sponsors: Billabong, SPY, Globe, Channel Islands, Creatures of Leisure, VSS, Sex Wax
Stance: Goofy
Why Spy: I like the sunglasses and the team.
Team member since: 2002
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: You have to keep going. You just can't stop until it's right.
Favorite Trick: Barrels or airs
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: Sick to my stomach
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Australia and Spain are my favorite places besides my home in Ventura.
Describe your perfect day: Surfing in Ventura with friends and eating at my favorite Mexican food place at least two times.
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: I have a bunch of favorites. It depends on which kind of girl you want to get with.
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: I like them both but I really hate to lose. It's the worst feeling I have ever had.
Most inspired by: My family and friends. Andy for surfing.
Favorite Tunes: I like a lot of different kinds of music. It just depends.
Where you coming from and what's next: Nowhere and I am going nowhere. Do you want to come?
What Videos will you featured in 2007: Billabong Froth
Favorite Photographer and/or Artist: Pat Stacy is the man |
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Dean MorrisonNick name: Dingo
Birth Place: Tweed Heads, Queensland, Australia
Current Living: Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
Years Riding: 21, since I was 4 yrs old
Sponsors: Volcom, SPY, DVS, Prolite
Stance: Regular
Why Spy: They make the best sunnies
Team member since: 2005
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: I just love surfing
Favorite Trick: Tube riding
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: Miserable
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Home, Coolangatta, Australia
Describe your perfect day: In the morning: good waves with my mates, then come home and eat, sleep and do an evening surf. Early eve play a game of touch footie. Eat a good meal then sleep and do it again.
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: Cooper or Griffin polarized
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: Contest. I love to compete against my mates. Winning is such a great feeling. Free surfing is also really enjoyable. Getting good waves with your mates is all time.
Most inspired by: Rabbit Bartholomew, my friends
Favorite Tunes: White Buffalo and rock
Where you coming from and what's next: Home getting ready for the WCT
What Videos will you featured in 2007: Volcom Dawn of the Stone Age |
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John John FlorenceNick name: none
Birth Place: Oahu, Hawaii
Current Living: Oahu, Hawaii
Years Riding: 11 years
Sponsors: O'Neill, Vans, Pyzel, Jack's surf shop, Sector 9
Stance: Regular
Why Spy: I like the sunglasses
Team member since: 2003
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: I have to keep trying it until I can make it.
Favorite Trick: Tube riding and airs
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: It's a bad feeling. Surfing is so much fun so it's lame when you can't do it.
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Pipeline and Indo
Describe your perfect day: Pipe after everyone is gone in late winter.
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: Griffin
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: I like to compete but freesurfing is better. It’s the best when you’re surfing with your friends.
Most inspired by: My family and friends. Kelly, Andy and Bruce for surfing.
Favorite Tunes: Rock
Where you coming from and what's next: I have a really good trip planned with O’Neill.
What Videos will you featured in 2007: O’Neill |
John John is wearing the silver Wilshire. Before he packs for a trip he always brings the Griffin.  GRIFFIN-BLACK W/ GREY | | | Back to Top |
Luke DavisNick name: Louie
Birth Place: Capo Beach
Current Living: Capo Beach
Years Riding: 11
Sponsors: O'Neill, SPY, Kustom, Dakine, Sex Wax, Monster, Nalu's Island Grill, Killerdana surf shop and Lost surfboards
Team member since: 2002
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: Because I love it
Favorite Trick: Barrels
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to an injury or travel, etc: It sucks you just stay at home all day every day and do nothing
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Indo
Describe your perfect day: Surfing and getting barreled all day with my friends
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle: the HSX
Most inspired by: Mick Fanning
Favorite Tunes: Every thing
Where you coming from and what's next: I want to do good in all the junior pros
What Videos will you be featured in 2008: Walking on Water…check out the trailer here
Favorite Photographer and/or Artist: Lil Wayne |
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Mike LosnessNick name: Los-fish
Birth Place: Laguna Beach, CA
Current Living: San Clemente, CA
Years Riding: 19
Sponsors: Body Glove, SPY, Adio, Tim Patterson surfboards, Da Kine, GFH Skateboards, Reef Apparel and Footwear
Stance: Goofy
Why Spy: They are original and kind of artsy
Team member since: 2002
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: To never give up
Favorite Trick: Barrels
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: I miss the ocean
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Indo
Describe your perfect day: Good cup of coffee, sun shine, surf with friends and eat dinner at Guicho's
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: Stratos
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: Freesurfing
Most inspired by: Younger surfers
Favorite Tunes: All types of music. It just depends on my mood
Where you coming from and what's next: I created my own website where I will be blogging during my travels. Check it out at http://www.mikelosness.com
What Videos will you featured in 2007: Campaign 3, Transworld Surf mag video
Favorite Photographer and/or Artist: Anthony Ghiglia, Paul Gauguin |
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Mitch ColebornNick name: none
Birth Place: Nambour, Sunshine Coast, Australia
Current Living: Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Australia
Years Riding: 10-12 years
Sponsors: Volcom, SPY, Adio, Vestal, Warner surfboards, DaKine
Stance: Goofy
Why Spy: Sick sunnies
Team member since: 2003
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: Watching my friends get waves while I am hurt makes me want to get out there quick.
Favorite Trick: Barrels and airs
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: Shit
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Australia
Describe your perfect day: Getting good waves with my friends and getting a root from my girl.
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: Stratos
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: Contest lately and freesurfing for progression.
Most inspired by: Just everyone surfing who is doing there own thing.
Favorite Tunes: Anything really, I like going to festivals and seeing live music. I’ve been listening to a bit of rap lately too…
Where you coming from and what's next: Coffs Harbour, Australia. I am off to do more contests in NSW and WA
What Videos will you featured in 2007: I am not sure right now
Favorite Photographer and/or Artist: I don’t know. I really like well done graffiti, like big stencils and shit. |
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Torrey MeisterNick name: Mr. Meister
Birth Place: Ask John
Current Living: Big Island of Hawaii
Years Riding: 11 years
Sponsors: Billabong, Tim Carroll surfboards, Sanuk, OAM accessories
Stance: Regular
Why Spy: They make the best glasses in the world
Team member since: 2003
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: Well funny thing. I am injured right now and I am so bummed because all I think about is surfing. I love surfing so much that's my motivation.
Favorite Trick: Double handed floater. It's my signature move.
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: Isn't this like that other question? See that one for this answer.
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Hawaii, then Australia or Indo
Describe your perfect day: Good waves at home with my friends and some mean grinds. I also have to listen to 2 Pac throughout my day.
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: Wilshire
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: I like it all. But I hate losing in a contest.
Most inspired by: God, my family and my friends
Favorite Tunes: Anything from 2 Pac
Where you coming from and what's next: I am hurt. I missed the trip of my life because I am hurt. It was a boat trip with Transworld. Next I’ll probably be going to California for a contest.
What Videos will you featured in 2007: Hopefully a Billabong one. |
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Wade GoodallNick name: None
Birth Place: Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Australia
Current Living: Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Australia
Years Riding: 11 years,
Sponsors: Billabong, SPY, Monster
Stance: Regular
Why Spy: They kidnapped me.
Team member since: 2003
After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: I am still not up. I need help please!
Favorite Trick: Airs
Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: I feel like being on the piss hoping that when I wake up it was just a bad dream.
Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Kings Reef, Sunshine Coast
Describe your perfect day: Surfing with my friends and then getting on the piss in a local pub.
Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: Stratos
Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: Freesurfing is the best, I hate relying on judges to decide on how good you surf. Most of them can't even do a turn.
Most inspired by: Taj Burrow
Favorite Tunes: Metal and Hip-hop
Where you coming from and what's next: I don't know. Surfing. Hopefully getting some good waves.
What Videos will you featured in 2007: Billabong Video
Favorite Photographer and/or Artist: Me |
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