Pommy Floter /Flyns Reef Pi contest
The next kneeboarder I would like to introduce to you is Pommy Anderson.
James is a fantastic charismatic bloke and loyal friend, never short for words and is the life of the party at any social event he is at..
James is one of Victoria's top ranked shredders. I always love surfing with him watching his new moves always inspiring me to go harder.
So hears James interview...
1. Nick name
Pom
2. Occupation
Self employed Landscaper,horticultural consultant
3. Why did you start kneeboarding
Injury to my ankle,Kneeboarding kept me in the water,Ha NO lids
4. At what age did you start surfing and what yr
1992 at age 14-15
5. Who are your favourite kborders in Vic.
Dean bould, Stan the man ,Pete fair-weather,tim Kadwell,Meat head
6. Which kneeboarder has been a direct influence and inspired your surfing the most..
Probably 3 blokes Pete for his power and charging,Tim for the tube riding skills and flow,and Stan for charging more than anyone and helping me be involved in comps and stay in comps super positivity works yeah cheers
7. Who are your favourite kborders in the World
Matt Gallagher,Cheyno Simpson and Troy,Bertie Munoz,Steen Barnes and the Greatest of them all Rampaging Rob Rennie
8. What other interests do you have
Playing guitar,Travelling,Fishing,Parties but that’s more of a habit than a interest
9. Do you have any sponsors and if so what companies
Yeah Shed nine feelin Fine clothing and Parties,Tiki Wetsuits,Balin Hardware,Ocean foam but would love some shoes and sunnies hey
10. What have been your best results in competitive surfing
2004 world pro junior champ,few age division wins,even beat stan for a state title I think
11. Do you think competition improves your surfing standards
Maybe Not physically but mentally I think it teaches you your limits,you find which manoeuvres are safe and whats a risk,plus watching all the top guys was great for me as a younger bloke.you can`t aim to be the best unless youv`e seen what the best is
12. What contribution do you think you have given the sport of kboarding
Beer and more the social side which is just as important to me as the surfing.few tricks I suppose no one really seems to have a crack at the new skool side of things but they don`t score well because people right them off even though there way harder than standard carves and cutties
13. What things do you think we could do to improve our sport
Contests need Paid Judges that’s for sure or else it unfair you can`t judge fair when its ya mate.Expoure is hard but thanks to shed nine video`s Kneeboarding has been a part of many thousands of sold movies and has clips that have been floating around Fuel tv for more than 6 years.
And boards there is no standard in Knee boards which is really cool but kinda detrimental to the overall level of progression
14. Favourite manoeuvre
Punts,Reverse`s and turning as hard as I can
15. Favourite drink
Beer,scotch,vodka,ouzo,wine,tequeila,petrol you get the idea!
16. Food
I LOVE FOOD ALL OF IT EXCEPT DIRTY FRIGGIN OLIVES
17. Famous person I would like to have a drink with
Bob Dylan,Kelly Slater,Mandela
18. Best Movie or Video
All of SHED NINE vids ,Psycho Ward, anything with Slater in it
19. Music:
Punk Rock,Aussie hip hop,Metal and Rob Rennie acoustic round the fire at turtles with albert on back up vocals
20. First Car:
Kingswood lime green oh yeah chicks dig it
22. First Kneeboard:
Mick Pierce twinny still got it beast
23. Favourite Kneeboard:
Black betty shed nine board that are now available for just $630 Bargain
24. Best Surf Break:
Corsair, Winki ,Tibur st, Sanur, Hossegor
25. Best Surf Session:
Corsair pretty much every time its bigger than 2 foot and less than 50 blokes
26. Dream Surf Spot:
Corsair but as an uncrowded right handed version
27. Surf Injuries:
Too many to list them all,three Knee ops,fractured skull,broken eye socket,broke all my ribs
28. If I ruled the world:
Ha non of us want that,beer girls tropical islands and the like maybe shoot a few of the giant tools that are trying there best to ruin the place
29. Best Advice I have received:Don`t listen to any one there all half as good as they think they are,RIP Charles Douglas Wilson Smith
30. Your partners and kids names if you have any
My girls names is Lauren but I like to call her Warren just for laughs
