If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it.
If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it.
You only need two waves in a heat, so I try and keep my surfs short and sweet and not too draining. ...
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You only need two waves in a heat, so I try and keep my surfs short and sweet and not too draining. Keep them intense and try and get the two best waves I can.
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Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world titl...
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Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title.
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It definitely takes a fair bit of experience to know what's the right kind of wave and which is the ...
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It definitely takes a fair bit of experience to know what's the right kind of wave and which is the wrong wave.
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As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I don't let myself get bored. I just go surfing...
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As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I don't let myself get bored. I just go surfing.
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For me, I like to keep it real simple; I just worry about myself, the waves, and my surroundings.
For me, I like to keep it real simple; I just worry about myself, the waves, and my surroundings.
You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout.
You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout.
When I enjoy my surfing, I get good results, and I've always had fun in South Africa.
When I enjoy my surfing, I get good results, and I've always had fun in South Africa.
I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation ...
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I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through.
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In the morning, I'll usually do eggs and toast, but at night I keep it all protein.
In the morning, I'll usually do eggs and toast, but at night I keep it all protein.
I had plenty of invites and chances to party when I just started on tour, but I knew partying would ...
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I had plenty of invites and chances to party when I just started on tour, but I knew partying would prevent me from achieving my surfing potential.
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I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when I'm competing.
I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when I'm competing.
You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you a...
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You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power to believe in themselves.
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Losing one grounds you a bit. I learned a lot after losing the title in 2009, learned that I was pro...
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Losing one grounds you a bit. I learned a lot after losing the title in 2009, learned that I was probably too intense that year, and when I didn't win, I just felt horrible.
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I guess you're only as good as the waves.
I guess you're only as good as the waves.
I've been on the tour for 12 years, and the big dream has always been to get a world title.
I've been on the tour for 12 years, and the big dream has always been to get a world title.
I'm a basic steak-fish-salad kind of guy.
I'm a basic steak-fish-salad kind of guy.
Anything can happen at Pipeline; it's one of those waves where the most amazing wave can come throug...
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Anything can happen at Pipeline; it's one of those waves where the most amazing wave can come through in one minute, and then nothing can happen for an hour.
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It's the way surfing is - you grow up surfing together, and then you're thrown into a heat at Pipe o...
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It's the way surfing is - you grow up surfing together, and then you're thrown into a heat at Pipe or a world title bout against one another.
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I don't mind cold water. I mean, it's fine. Wetsuits will serve you these days; it doesn't really ma...
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I don't mind cold water. I mean, it's fine. Wetsuits will serve you these days; it doesn't really matter.
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As long as I'm getting waves and having fun, the results tend to take care of themselves.
As long as I'm getting waves and having fun, the results tend to take care of themselves.
I used to be tense or nervous before heats. But I've learned to get rid of the negative stuff and ju...
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I used to be tense or nervous before heats. But I've learned to get rid of the negative stuff and just stay relaxed and positive - and it seems to be working for me.
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I figure there's no point in stressing about what's out of my control, and all I can do is make the ...
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I figure there's no point in stressing about what's out of my control, and all I can do is make the best of what I've got.
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My favorite meal to make is seared ahi, and my wife does the most amazing pear salad.
My favorite meal to make is seared ahi, and my wife does the most amazing pear salad.
