If you’re looking to find this underground wave assassin, you’ll have to check behind the curtain at one of KZN’s meanest spots. That’s where he spends a lot of his time, and those hours spent at his Bluff hideaway have paid off with a backhand tube attack that any goofyfoot would be proud of.
Meet his week’s Surf Ninja, Scott Venter…
NAME: Scott Venter.
AGE: 28
LOCAL SPOT: Cave Rock
BEST THING ABOUT SURFING?
Thick dredging nuggets.
WORST THING ABOUT SURFING?
Blue Bottles.
TO MAKE A LIVING I..?
Give financial planning advice.
THREE TRACKS THAT HELP YOU SHRED?
1. Light Asylum – Dark Allies.
2. War of Ages – Immortal
3. War of Ages – Battle on
BEST SURFER IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW?
Kelly Slater, even though Jordy is my favourite.
DAWNIE OR ARVO SESH?
Prefer arvo, but the morning offshores won’t allow it.
WHICH SPOT DO YOU HAVE TO SURF BEFORE YOU DIE?
Pipe.
WHEN YOU ARE NOT SURFING, YOU CAN BE FOUND WHERE?
Playing guitar in the office.
GREATEST FEAR?
A 60-footer on my head.
BEST SURFING MEMORY?
Bunking school (with my mom’s permission) and scoring!
Nice Profile, Nice Tracks…Surf Ninja
That first wave was a absolute beast!