Although most at home in the icy Atlantic waters back home in the Kom, this week’s featured wave assassin now temporarily resides in the dry, hot desert of Dubai.
A number of different setups surround his deep south hometown, and they have helped him build a solid repertoire for shredding in surf ranging from tiny to darn huge. Better still, is the fact that he goes about his surf-slaying with a smile and a wave that make him a friend to just about everyone.
Meet our next Surf Ninja, Dave Richards…
NAME: Dave Richards (otherwise known as Dr Dingle Dong, Dafnie or Daaf.)
AGE: 27
LOCAL SPOT: Kommetjie
BEST THING ABOUT SURFING?
The water; the lifestyle; the people; the undiscovered waves; and that feeling off satisfaction after a fun session.
WORST THING ABOUT SURFING?
Forgetting the reason why you started surfing in the first place.
TO MAKE A LIVING I…
Work as crew on different kinds of productions – such as; TV commercials; movies; promo edits; launch videos; etc. I am currently working on Fast and the Furious 7.
THREE TRACKS THAT HELP YOU SHRED?
Justin Bieber (I’m a Belieber)
Anything by Britney Spears
Beyonce – To the Left (my favourite)
BEST SURFER IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW?
Carlos Munoz (CRI) – did anyone see what this guy was pulling during the Cascais Billabong Pro?
DAWNIE OR ARVO SESH?
Depends on the ocean.
WHICH SURF SPOT DO YOU HAVE TO SURF BEFORE YOU DIE?
There are many. I could sum a few up by naming two places. Mexico and Ireland. That is my chalk and cheese that I am looking forward too.
WHEN YOU ARE NOT SURFING, YOU CAN BE FOUND WHERE?
Online; in the kitchen; working; eating; sleeping; Or at my mate Cameron Clegg’s house.
BIGGEST FEAR?
Sacrificing too much time for the things needed to live in today’s society, instead of doing the things in life that you really want to. Reality check!
BEST SURFING MEMORY?
Going left in the desert and sharing it with some really good mates.
Dave is one good human.