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In conjunction with our annual Surfboards Issue (On newsstands Nov. 18), we will be posting one interview per day with a craftsman who contributed to the issue. This time: WRV’s Jesse Fernandez.

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Reader Comments 
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 4:56 PM — By Matthew Godman
Going to Nicaragua when I graduate, hopefully next summer. Then South Africa for the world cup in 2010. So hook-it-up!!!!!
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 6:13 PM — By Surfing Magazine
Tell us why we should hook it up for you Matthew? And everyone else, why should we hook you up? Lets hear it...
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 6:35 PM — By Eric Pelkofsky
ive been surfing new jersey on some hurtin gear. I jsut got a new stick and broke the nose off first day when i got slammed into the jetty while getting shacked. i went in and duct taped it n made it out of the next one but its busted
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 10:51 PM — By Jay Mallari
I'm pretty much in a tough time right now. Just getting back from 6 months out of work from a motorcycle injury and now loosing my home. Right when I was just starting to regain a little happiness , got word that my dad needed abcess removal in his chest. Don't want to bum you guys, with my problems. I would be nice to paddle out on my own stick and surf, forget about my worries. Well thanks and hang loose.
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 10:54 PM — By Jay Mallari
I'm pretty much in a tough time right now. Just getting back from 6 months out of work from a motorcycle injury and now loosing my home. Right when I was just starting to regain a little happiness , got word that my dad needed abcess removal in his chest. Don't want to bum you guys, with my problems. It would be nice to paddle out on my own stick and surf, forget about my worries. Well thanks and hang loose.
Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008, 11:41 AM — By Eric Vosser
I don't have a story like that but I am a solid mid level surfer in High School right now. I surf everyday and am trying to break through to the next level. He a brother out, please. New gear can help my cause greatly. When I go pro I will make sure that the world knows it was because of your generosity!!!
Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008, 3:34 PM — By Brandon Fyfe
What can i say i want some free stuff.
Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008, 4:25 PM — By Renars G
A prospective surfer Baby is on the way, so that means all my surfing funds have been mandated ( by my wife) to be turn in to baby gear funds. Oh well! At least we have Surfing Magazine to "maybe" make it possible for someone in Santa Cruz,CA
Posted Fri Jul 4, 2008, 11:04 AM — By steven
hay from all the soliders from afghan
Posted Fri Jul 4, 2008, 12:36 PM — By noi kaulukukui
Hook it up! So i can tell everyone that SURFING MAG is the best Mag for giving away free shizzle. Yeah BOiiii live to surf, surf to live.
Posted Sat Jul 5, 2008, 10:20 AM — By MIke
If I win a board I will have it shaped for my son but if I win gear it's all mine
Posted Sat Jul 5, 2008, 2:05 PM — By Surfing Magazine
SOME OF YOU HAVE PLED YOUR CASE, AND SOME REALLY DESERVE SWAG, LEAVE YOUR FULL NAME SO WE CAN FIND YOU IN OUR DATABASE AND HIT YOU UP AT THE END OF THIS MONTHS GIVEAWAY...
Posted Sun Jul 6, 2008, 12:54 PM — By Joshua Lebowitz
I live in Myrtle Beach, SC. Notorious for its flatness. Hook me up so i can spend my cash on traveling, not on gear.
Posted Sun Jul 6, 2008, 1:25 PM — By joshua wills
Cheers and keep up the good work
Posted Sun Jul 6, 2008, 8:45 PM — By Keola Chu
Well I live at least an hour from the beach and alot of my money is being spent on gas. I have 2 brothers who play travel hockey and that eats alot of money. I too used to play but have stopped for the most part because I have been trying to earn myself a new board. My board now is a used board but still in good shape there was 1 hole that I got fixed and there was just some pressure dings a new board would just help me out and I'd be so stoked if I got it.
Posted Sun Jul 6, 2008, 11:52 PM — By Aaron Valdez
Hey, I'm 14 and live in Texas, I've been surfing for about a year, and from the way things are, I can't really afford new stuff that I need. (Not to sound needy) I only have one board, a 6'3 Sharp Eye that was used when I bought it. It has a few dings, and a patch over the bottom. New stuff would help me enormously in persuing surfing as a career.
Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008, 12:50 AM — By Brett Hadley
Well I am in Medical school, so for the last few years my only link to the sport I love is through Surfing magazine, wavewatch and my twin brother calling me and telling me how epic Uppers was. As for the poor me route I am already close to $200,000 in debt. But not to worry my interesting rate is only at a generous 8.5%. Even with the loans I need foodstamps to feed my wife aka "Sharky" and son Crue. So basically I just barely have a pot to pee in. But it will be worth it in the end, because I'll be able to help you out if you get hurt or sick while on a surf trip. Did I mention that the compensation for my sacrifice isn't quite up to par these days. The pay cuts and insurance companies are killing the industry and making life difficult for physicians. So a gift in return for my sacrifice would be sincerely appreciated. If our paths cross in the future and I need to take care of you, I may turn a blind eye to charging you for my services like I do for the illegals. Thanks!!!
Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008, 1:52 AM — By Matt Martindale
Well i would like this gift because i work really hard in school and for my family... i might not be the best surfer in the lineup in Orange County, but i try my best and i have a blast with all of my buddies soo this new package or board would definetly help me and my family out
Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008, 2:01 PM — By Jon
I just want to win tons of free gear.
Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008, 6:33 PM — By Nabeal
I hope I win this I started surfing on a long board and got good pretty fast and I wana upgrade to a thruster so I can start doing some manuvers. I would buy one but im need the money to insure my vw bus.
Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008, 7:16 PM — By rene
Need it because of the economic situation in Puerto Rico everything is more expensive! things are bad here! :S
Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008, 10:41 PM — By trevor
ummm well ive just started comps now and need some decent boards and suits and stuff and since im not sponcered i need some gear not the usually hand me downs or the on sale rack so hook me up man
Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008, 10:46 PM — By trevor prilliman
hahaha my bad didnt leave my last name so im just going to re post it ummm well ive just started comps now and need some decent boards and suits and stuff and since im not sponcered i need some gear not the usually hand me downs or the on sale rack so hook me up man
Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008, 11:52 PM — By Justin Heller
I need a new stick brah, that's why I entered the contest. I thought I might as well try to win a board before I work my butt off all summer for minimum wage to try and buy one.
Posted Wed Jul 9, 2008, 1:01 PM — By Brett Hadley
Well I am in Medical school, so for the last few years my only link to the sport I love is through Surfing magazine, wavewatch and my twin brother calling me and telling me how epic Uppers was. As for the poor me route I am already close to $200,000 in debt. But not to worry my interest rate is only at a generous 8.5%. Even with the loans I need foodstamps to feed my wife aka "Sharky" and son Crue. So basically I just barely have a pot to pee in. But it will be worth it in the end, because I'll be able to help you out if you get hurt or sick while on a surf trip. Did I mention that the compensation for my sacrifice isn't quite up to par these days. The pay cuts and insurance companies are killing the industry and making life difficult for physicians. So a gift in return for my sacrifice would be sincerely appreciated. If our paths cross in the future and I need to take care of you, I may turn a blind eye to charging you for my services like I do for the illegals. Thanks!!!
Posted Wed Jul 9, 2008, 4:01 PM — By Matty
Man I need this!! I deserve it more than anyone I know. I work hard everyday (usmc). I got a wife and two kids. I drive a mini van now. I got a old ratty a** board and no life. I need to win something in my life.. Please let it be me.. Thanks
Posted Wed Jul 9, 2008, 7:23 PM — By Matty White
oh, sorry my name is matty white... HOOK IT UP, PLEASE!!
Posted Thu Jul10, 2008, 7:29 PM — By lee clarke
Hook me up!!! because i'm a broke ass college student and i need new gear!. -live the dream.
Posted Thu Jul10, 2008, 7:48 PM — By Jangalian
I'm landlocked in Pittsburgh, PA, so it's ultra hard to catch a good surf. I watch the wavewatch and the satellite, and chat with my friends who live on the East Coast, and it's so hard to get to the beach to get a good set. On top of that, my August board got snapped and I'm too borke to foot the bill to buy a new one. =( Please, help a sister out.
Posted Fri Jul11, 2008, 11:25 AM — By Josh
I am a broke photographer that shots surfers all the time for practically nothing and sometimes for free! helping them make it to the next level and getting their name out there is awesome and I love to help others out, but since I am so generous I can't afford a new board, I wouldn't need it but mine was stolen out if the back of my truck while shooting. I am a good person and help everyone out, so why is karma turning its back on me? Give me some faith back!!
Posted Fri Jul11, 2008, 2:00 PM — By Jason
Please...I need this board,thats important for me;so that this mark always was my dream of boy,this mark has a symbol of the good and the evil.I would like to take this table to me by difrentes parts of the world and to show its qualities.I hope to have the luck to share this model of table by the world.
Posted Sat Jul12, 2008, 11:23 AM — By lybbe
i don't have a poor me story, just thought it would be fun to win stuff.
Posted Sun Jul13, 2008, 3:30 PM — By PHILLIP KONDRACKI
I just came back from an 8 month deployment (military life...) i surfed in dubai, aussi, and in hawaii on my way back and my board and gear is thrashed. even if i dont win this gear, (althought i would love to, i never win these things), i still am writing a story that i would like you guys to publish that follows the life of a Navy Sailor during a deployment trying to fit in the only thing he knows he can trust and depend on. and when everyone betrays him he still has the board he has had for years, broken and tattered, it still rides until waterlogged when he has to get out and let it dry so he can go out again. not to mention passing by some of the best surf spots in the world knowing he isnt stopping... not asking for much but if i cant win this it would be cool if you guys could publish my story. thanks brudda -phillip
Posted Mon Jul14, 2008, 9:46 PM — By jrm
so all the ladies will flock to me and my new stuff!
Posted Tue Jul15, 2008, 2:09 AM — By gabriel
its hard and expensive to get good surf equipment down heare in mexico, and my surf board looks like a car that needs to get into the "pimp2 my ride" tv show. so please hook me up!
Posted Tue Jul15, 2008, 1:00 PM — By Justin
I have been riding any board I can get my hands on... My friends are over lending me their fish,thruster,longboard...I'll barrow anything that will float!!! Plus I can't pick up on any girls cause my shorts used to be pants, now they're all shredded and I look like a hippy coming home from Woodstock! I need this to save me... I have nothing more to look forward to.
Posted Tue Jul15, 2008, 1:56 PM — By mckinnon
I grew up surfing NJ until I moved to RI. Right about that time I was unlucky enough to get bit by the N.E. most favorite parasite the lyme tick. To make a long story short I havent been able to surf for 3 1/2 yrs. I just started to be able to surf small days now without having to get hooked back up to a machine. I don't want a pitty party it would just be nice to surf a board that was actually newer than 15yrs old!!! You guys Rock!!
Posted Tue Jul15, 2008, 2:05 PM — By mckinnon, chris
I grew up surfing NJ until I moved to RI. Right about that time I was unlucky enough to get bit by the N.E. most favorite parasite the lyme tick. To make a long story short I havent been able to surf for 3 1/2 yrs. I just started to be able to surf small days now without having to get hooked back up to a machine. I don't want a pitty party it would just be nice to surf a board that was actually newer than 15yrs old!!! You guys Rock!!
Posted Wed Jul16, 2008, 11:16 AM — By Carey Abesa
I'm a family man, so I send most my time with my kids, 3 boys and 1 girl. We're a working class family and not rich, living in California is pretty expensive. So we have to choose between things we need than things we want. Surfboards are so expensive these days, its a luxury item. My last board I bought was 8 yrs ago, it barely floats, but we still use it at the beach and having fun together. The beach is my church, its a place where I can forget my problems and be myself. I would love to have a new board, because it would make me feel like a young kid again. That feeling of freedom from the hardships of life. Thank you Split!
Posted Wed Jul16, 2008, 2:01 PM — By Tim
Yea im just a college kid who doesnt have enough money for all new stuff!!
Posted Thu Jul17, 2008, 6:09 PM — By Sam
Watsup surfing mag, Everyone here seems to have really good stories and everything to convince you to hook em up. I actually started to surf 2 months ago for the first time. I always was into sports like skateboard, longboard, skiing etc... but never had a chance to surf as i always wished (once in australia but i was like 7 and not to developped to paddle those waves). So all i want to say is since i lived that first experience of getting up on that rental board, i'm constantly preoccupied by surfing. Putting my economies in that little box so i can go down to the states (i live in canada)and catch some waves. Getting this gear would help me so much to get this feeling of dopamine bubbling in my head more often as i could save money easier. Thanks for reading, your mag is what keeps me alive as i wait for weekend to paddle out. Cheers
Posted Thu Jul17, 2008, 9:04 PM — By Michael Mueller
There was a surfer who is 14 years old who had an incounter with a Doryboat and had his arm severed, but was reatached about two weeks ago. Today he went home in good spirits. His arm is working quicker than they expected, he is one lucky kid. He is also a snowboarder as well.
Posted Fri Jul18, 2008, 12:43 PM — By samir tagnit
Sorry for the repost (gotta write full name): Watsup surfing mag, Everyone here seems to have really good stories and everything to convince you to hook em up. I actually started to surf 2 months ago for the first time. I always was into sports like skateboard, longboard, skiing etc... but never had a chance to surf as i always wished (once in australia but i was like 7 and not to developped to paddle those waves). So all i want to say is since i lived that first experience of getting up on that rental board, i'm constantly preoccupied by surfing. Putting my economies in that little box so i can go down to the states (i live in canada)and catch some waves. Getting this gear would help me so much to get this feeling of dopamine bubbling in my head more often as i could save money easier. Thanks for reading, your mag is what keeps me alive as i wait for weekend to paddle out. Cheers
Posted Sat Jul19, 2008, 6:00 PM — By ernie
i have no money im ridin a 2x4 in jersey i spend all my money on my subscription to you guys. and with a better board i can maybe get somewhere in the surfing world.i have some talent i just need the stuff so everyone can see. plzzzz pick me brah
Posted Sat Jul19, 2008, 11:01 PM — By brandon arce
the new stuff would be nice to have
Posted Mon Jul21, 2008, 2:33 AM — By Rickie.Davao
It's hard to look for those stuffs in our region coz the're no surfshops....Philippines especially Davao has no surfshops and lacks support from city Govt. for the local surf community.Our place has plenty of surfspots and yet only very few foreigners and locals has ridden it.Lots of spots still to explore....try this website http://tyoob.multiply.com/
Posted Mon Jul21, 2008, 9:29 AM — By Robbie Mac
wish i had this for the jersey shore when cristobal comes tomorrow!
Posted Wed Jul23, 2008, 2:39 AM — By Cody Kayser
I am staying on Molokai, Hawaii, the smallest and slowest island in the entire chain of Hawaiian islands. It is really hard to come by any new gear at a reasonable cost, so i've been riding with old gear for some time know! Next spring i am going to California to surf with a friend, and it would be really nice to have a new wet suit when i go! Thanks for the chance to win! Hang Loose!
Posted Wed Jul23, 2008, 8:31 AM — By Mark Roddey
Having been raised on the Texas Gulf Coast, I was aroun' surfing all the time, but lacked the gift of balance to hang ten. This prize would be a great gift for my great-nephew, who has perfect balance and skill.
Posted Wed Jul23, 2008, 9:48 AM — By Robb Warner
Why me you ask? Well I live in MN and have never surfed, but I having been studying up on it and really want to start surfing on the great inland ocean, Lake Superior. Right now I'd look pretty silly trying to surf out there since all I have is a wetsuit. So see I need this free stuff so I don't look like a fool trying to catch waves on the Great Lakes with no board.
Posted Thu Jul24, 2008, 2:33 PM — By Dylan Daraio
Because i surf everyday its ridable with my trash picked board and could use some new gear from the sickest magazine out there.
Posted Thu Jul24, 2008, 9:47 PM — By Jason Hosoi
I want the free stuff because I have to walk to the beach in the snow ten miles up hill "both ways", so this free stuff will ease the pain in da feet. Mahalo nui
Posted Fri Jul25, 2008, 9:58 AM — By MIRIAM
I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS PRIZE!
Posted Mon Jul28, 2008, 5:38 PM — By Michael
I can honestly say I have never tried surfing, I buy the magazines, watch the videos and the competitions, its a big inspiration for me. But living in Vancouver BC not many waves there, luckily Vancouver Island has some good waves on the Pacific Ocean side about 3 hours away. I know everyone has their reasons for wanting to win this, but just be grateful that you are able to even surf, what sucks the most is living in a place that doesn't have the waves, at least close by. But Ill get there someday! peace out n good Luck!
Posted Tue Jul29, 2008, 10:34 PM — By KeepTheDreamAlive
ive never surfed before but ive always dreamed of living by the ocean, surfing till the sun goes down! right now im stuck in a rut, afraid to make a change. what keeps me going are the dreams! thx surfingthemag!
Posted Sun Aug 3, 2008, 5:14 PM — By Vonjulio
I was surfing at blacks in San diego and those dam dolphins where jumpin again as usual and one plowed into my board now I dont have one so can u help me out?
Posted Tue Aug 5, 2008, 1:53 PM — By Ernest Veglahn
That prize pack is super filthy.I wonder what my chances are??
Posted Tue Aug 5, 2008, 4:51 PM — By parker
man i live in panama city beach and the waves are wonderful most of the time but whenever i go surfing i have to borrow one of my fellow surfers boards so im beggin yall to hook me up with a nice board i could really use one yall would help me out so much man i cant really afford it but im really good so again yall help me thanks peace parker..
Posted Tue Aug 5, 2008, 11:50 PM — By Tito
the water is everything to me in the past year so much has gone wrong and when it seems so bad its the one true thing i can turn to to get away this stuff would really make life great right now Matt Ortiz
Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008, 8:32 PM — By Nelson Pamplona
Hate to play the 'how much can I bum you out' game and make someone feel sorry for me to give me free stuff. Anyway, I broke my leg and completely tore all my ligaments in my ankle on the 4th of july. Cant afford health insurance with a full time collage and part-time waiter job. No job now with my 4 month recovery time. This means 2 of my 3 surfboard quiver is up for sale to help pay for the surgery I got. My life revolves around surfing for certain, been doing it for 12 years. It keeps me grounded and positive. Of course, its a downer not being able to surf, but looking forward to it someday is what keeps my head up, and watching guys @ my fave break gets my good vibes going and keeps me stoked. Cheers
Posted Fri Aug 8, 2008, 2:37 PM — By Ben Newman
surfing is a major part of my life and with the expenses of school and what not i cant afford things like wetsuit or a bag or anything like that especially a surfboard! I went through a rough year and i love to surf, so hook me up! please!!!!!!
Posted Fri Aug 8, 2008, 2:58 PM — By Jordan Christie
I started surfing a couple months ago and i live an hour and a half from the beach so most of my money goes to gas. I don't even have a board and i am trying very hard to get money for one because my parents don't have the money to buy me one right now because they are spending it all on my other siblings. I have been renting a board everytime i go to the beach and i would just like to have my own. I just cant seem to find work around here to get the money! My family isnt very wealthy and I just want to surf on my own board and it would be the best thing that happened if i won. So please, pick me!
Posted Sat Aug 9, 2008, 11:41 PM — By Abihu Zuniga
I am totally in need of a board. My friend started teaching me on his board but i didn't have enough money to buy me some boardshorts or rashguards that i went shirtless with some cheap 5 dollar shorts that i bought at the swapmeet. I totally loved it even though my chest was burning like crazy from the wax. The only person in my family that works is my dad and he only makes enough money to pay for all the bills. If he has any extra money its only for like new clothes that we so need. So if you guys could pick me for this board, it would totally be awesome because i really cannot afford a surfboard or any other supplies...I really need to win this so i can save money for all the trips to the beach because i live like 2 hours away from the beach. So please pick me, i really need it.
Posted Sun Aug10, 2008, 6:26 AM — By Glenn Raynes
Well I sort of WANT not NEED the surfing gear because my parents said you can Either Have A Surfboard or a bike and because I needed one I chose a Bike so this is the 10th competition I have enterd to win a free Surfboard and gear SO I HOPE I WIN :D
Posted Sun Aug10, 2008, 12:28 PM — By Andrea
I think it would be so cool for an EAST COAST GURL surfer to win this awesome gear, It might actually help me get somewhere with bigger waves sooner than I had in mind!!! Peace, Love, and WaVeS is how I roll ;-)
Posted Sun Aug10, 2008, 5:42 PM — By Mike Govea
I'm an old 42yr old trying to hang on to my shortboarding ways. What can I say, I dig surfing, so free surf gear or a board would be sweet. I have a subscription to Surfing, got it for Xmas and has been the best present I got.
Posted Fri Aug15, 2008, 11:32 AM — By Andréa
I need a new board.. My EX-boyfriend snapped mine in half during one of his tantrums. I'm riding a waterlogged Al Merrick with a reconstructed nose. I'm broke, headed to Med school...............help pleez
Posted Fri Aug15, 2008, 6:59 PM — By Eve Dion
I've only longboarded but have been dying to learn to shortboard. Unfortunately I can't afford a new board to get me started. Also, I'm unable to get to the beach very often. If I had a shortboard, I'd be able to take it on public transportation and be able to get out there instead of being stuckk at home! (Giving me the board = public transit = cleaner earth and happier ocean...)
Posted Fri Aug15, 2008, 8:15 PM — By Brian Meekins
hey guys. love the mag, it gets sicker and sicker every issue. i really need this board. i'm just finishing up my criminology degree and i'm heading to nica in spring 09 to visit all my relatives. i had a nice 2 board quiver, but both got jacked on my last trip so i'm down to zero. i havent been able to surf for 2 months now cuz i dont have a board. i cant buy another 1 cuz i have to pay for my nica trip and pay off my college debt to my parents by the time i graduate. life blows, but a new stick and being able to get back in the water will surely set things right.
Posted Mon Aug18, 2008, 4:01 PM — By Zach
i don't even own a surfboard but i go, a lot. all you lucky sons of fishes should know how lucky you really are to live in such a great spot to surf. i live in the northwest, north of settle. we don't get the best waves but man, i will tell you sometimes these waves are some arse kickers! and its always worth it.
Posted Tue Aug19, 2008, 12:49 AM — By Keller James
So I went surfing over in California this summer. The waves down here in the Gulf aren't that great during the summer. In other words it's a fricken lake. And I brought my new 6'3 HIC fish and was having so much fun with until made probally one of the worst decision I have done in my life. My friend introduced me into some kids from Belgium or somewhere around there. And one of the kids from Belgium asked if he could borrow my board. ( he said he knew how to surf- ya shouldn't of believed that). He goes out on my new board and I go up to go borrow one of my friends boards. I come back and the kid had been run over not once, not twice, but yes three times. He had completely torn my board to pieces. He shows me my board and then comes to tell me that he doesn't have any money to pay me back. So I come back home with no board, no money to buy a new one, and waves that I can't ride. So this new stick would be amazing to win.
Posted Wed Aug20, 2008, 2:49 AM — By Spencer Slom
Hey, im from Hawai'i and Im not one of the richest kids if you know what I mean. Ive never had a brand new board and just watch other kids call me off & cut me off of perfect waves because my crap cant get on it fast enough. I just want a board that will allow me to do the "tricks" I KNOW I can do! -Im currently 15 and have been wanting to go into contests for a while now.... but I know Im not gunna win with just a couple snaps and floaters. PLEASE help me achive my dream of becoming a sponsored surfer! =) Thanks, Spencer
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 11:07 AM — By delen lundquist
I'd just like to have some REALLY cool gear
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 11:04 PM — By Daniel Myers
I live in a place where the only thing people surf is tractors. So, in order to even remotely get to a place that has waves of any type, I either have to: A: Drive for 5 hrs B: Fly somewhere. C: Use my friend's jetski to tow in surf behind tanker ships that come up the bay. Option C sounds like a hell of a lot of fun, except I'd probably get shot by the Coast Guard thinking I'm a terrorist trying to hijack the ship. So I'm left with A or B, which is cool except I end up paying a s**tload of money on gas (I drive a Jeep, not a Prius), which is bascially all the money I make working part time(I go to school). So, once I get to wherever the surf is, I'm left sleeping in my truck with just enough money to hit the dollar menu at McDonald's and buy a couple bars of wax. It'd be nice to have some new gear, please? Have a good one.
Posted Sun Aug24, 2008, 11:55 AM — By Saulo Ventura
I'm from Puerto Rico. I don't have that much money to spare, so with school starting, having to drive at least an hour to get to a good beach I don't have much more. Right now I'm using a board that cost me $80, so you can imagine the shape it's in. It's old and yellow(used to be white). The board that I'm using is a Pelicano (local), good, but since it's so old it's very fragile, every time I use it it has a new ding. I can get them repaired but not polished. Even the leash I use they don't make them any more. It would mean the word to me to have something worth taking a second look.
Posted Sun Aug24, 2008, 5:08 PM — By gary forsyth
I would love to win some of this stuff,especially the board. I would donate it to the twin groms that live across the street from me,parents permiting.
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 12:37 AM — By Sam McNaught
I have ginger hair and am very uncool, if i can look cool when i walk down to the beach it will help me look less uncool. I surf well & would give the gear a good home but the added advantage of knowing that you have helped a pale ginga would also help you into heaven too i reckon, ha!
Posted Thu Aug28, 2008, 7:33 PM — By daniel troian
groms own
Posted Fri Aug29, 2008, 1:14 PM — By Ramadasa
I am disabled and I surf at least once or twice a week. I love being in the water but I don't have alot of money for new gear and this would be great!
Posted Sat Aug30, 2008, 2:03 AM — By austin james oliver
ive been homeless most of my life and when i was young i was taught by the wind n sea surf club at the kids day at the beach which has been going on for 22 yrs. i was the homless kid at st. vincent de paul and now i give back by teaching these kids just like i was taught ive been donating my boards to them as well as i am starting a corporation to teach them how to surf year round like a big brother program where if they complete it they get to keep their surfboard and wetsuit. i was the only kid to be taught by them to ever return and teach as well i feel that the one day a year is not fair to them because u give them surfing but u take it right back cause u know they cant get to the beach or have a surfboard or any other means to persue it. now i want to give them that gift but make a lasting impact to actually change their lives. hopefully i can eventually come and meet ur ceo and run this by him to help get some support itll be huge tks for your time AJO
Posted Mon Sep 1, 2008, 11:28 AM — By Mike Hess
Hey its been 6 years since i started surfing. I spend the summer and a lot of time during the school year down in Ocean city New Jersey. My heritage boards hurting and been broken 4 or 5 times and my wetsuit recently ripped. Ive still been going out in it but it just has a giant hole on the stomach where another boarders fin caught me. I'm not trying to create a sob story or anything i just think I'd be great selection for this prize because i surf almost everyday and would definitely put it to good use.
Posted Tue Sep 2, 2008, 12:51 PM — By johnny
hey man hook it up
Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008, 8:23 PM — By Zachary Carriker
I'm a 16 year old grom and I'd just like to have some cool surf gear!!!!!!
Posted Thu Sep11, 2008, 12:55 AM — By David Davityan
DUDe hook me up. ive started surfing with a rusty gt board. its ok and all. .but i could use a better wetsuit and fins. ive been subscribed to your magazine since last year :]
Posted Mon Sep15, 2008, 5:23 PM — By Sean
Quit my job and started up nursing school. I can always use new gear but from the looks of it there might be people more deserving (like the ginger)! The only thing I have to complain about is folly beach breaking pretty fickle and full of rips. It could be worse though.... I could be landlocked!
Posted Mon Sep15, 2008, 5:43 PM — By Roger Hoffmann
I'm 15 years old and have been shredding on Long Beach Island, New Jersey pretty much all my life. My older brother (19) who taught himself how to surf when he was nine gave me his board when he outgrew it, even though he didn't have a board to ride. Eventually he saved up enough for another board, but last summer someone broke into our beach house and stole it. (they didnt steal mine cuz it was at my friends house) Now my brother has nothing to ride and it will take him a long time to save up for another one. If you guys could hook him up with a board and maybe some accessories, I would greatly appreciate it. I cant wait to shred with him like we used to when we both had boards.
Posted Mon Sep15, 2008, 10:09 PM — By andrew
i just move to encinitas cali i surf twice a day but im riding my dads long board and its 4 inches thick 9 ft long and im 5,4 and whigh 130 i need a new board
Posted Wed Sep17, 2008, 11:36 AM — By Nathan Boris
I can't beat some of these sob stories...but I definitely think some of these posts are just that..."sob stories". Come on Surfing Mag, research these chimers! I bet half these people are spoiled groms or kooks who don't even surf. I have a hard time believing everyone who's ever had a super hard and horrible life somehow made it on a computer to enter your contest and work you for gear. SO, that being said, here's my HONEST reason you should hook me up. I'm currently in 24 units at school (send me an email and I'll link you to my schedule! Research, Surfer mag, research!) Because I'm taking such an intense load (that's what she said) I can only work 2 shifts a week (I'll give you the # of my manager). This means I'm super broke. I even sold some old boards on Craigslist in an attempt to raise money for some new gear. Unfortunatly, the money ended up going towards gas to get to school. There's no new gear anywhere in my future unless you help m
Posted Thu Sep18, 2008, 2:22 PM — By James Lynch
I dont't really have a sad story to tell, I'm just a broke ass student here at University of Puerto in Aguadilla. I also work on a dune restoration project in Isabela, making what most make in PR, about 5.75 and hour haha. All that goes to gas for surfing and I walk around dressed in hand-me-downs. Seeing mikala is one of my fav surfers it would be chill to get a hook up from his sponsers, and that new t&c for the winter season here.. gas chambers is heavy on your quiver...much love- james ps. that security answer is a killer, or my eyesight is just shot
Posted Thu Sep18, 2008, 6:32 PM — By Paul Neumann
I was reborn almost 2 years ago.. Moved from the mountains of BC, Canada to Mexico. I still suck at surfing, but have realized that the boards made here in mexico, suck more than I do.. Regardless, I am going to get better one of these days, and I do hope that doesn't take a pair of skate shoes. But I do need to walk to the beach. Thanks for the sick photos and reading material.. One day I will adventure out there and surf one of those spots. Until then.. Luego.
Posted Thu Sep18, 2008, 7:18 PM — By kenny D
Basically, i just want a chance to win some stuff. Which never happens.. but I figured ide give it a shot.
Posted Fri Sep19, 2008, 3:28 PM — By Lance Gardner
I just had hip replacement surgery after wondering why 2 years ago I could barely stand up on a wave. Now, I grew up in the Nard surfing killer beachbreak barrels and getting banged to the sand crabs was a daily feature if you wanted to get barreled. Well 2 years ago while out at Marmeadows I couldnt get my feet under me and my hip hurt doing it, no big deal I am getting older, well after repeated attempts to surf my hips just got worse and worse and not being able to afford health insurance I let surfing go for just being able to work was needed. Well I could take it no longer got insurance went to doctor told I needed hip replacement surgey. Now I need a new board for easier waves no barreling beachbreak or barreling reef waves for a while. It's off to Scorpion Bay or Pavones on a nice Pang T&C 8'6'' cruiser once I am able to work and save the cash for a trip to feel that warmth that mother ocean gives my soul. May you surf in peace.
Posted Fri Sep19, 2008, 3:34 PM — By Thea Redon
I'm French girl and my English is far from being completed I'm sorry. I'm 18 years old and I surf for 5 years. It would be cool if you chose me, I could surf with a good equipment and I would represent a brand which I appreciate. Merci et au revoir ( thank you and goodbye :) )
Posted Mon Sep22, 2008, 8:27 PM — By carsen stefanelli
i live about two hours from a beach on the east coast of florida and i surf every chance i get... when i cant go to the beach i just get pulled behind my boat and surf the river... i dont have a lot of financial problems, i didn't just have surgery or a recent loss or anything like that... but i do have a small, 2 board, quiver... and i would like all that stuff in the prize pack... but i don't necessarily "need" any of it, so i kind of hope some one who needs it more than me gets it.... but i couldn't help but give it a shot anyhow...
Posted Thu Sep25, 2008, 1:23 PM — By Michael Shaw
I know alot of people have more problem's than me, But just got over Thyroid cancer and TONS of bills. Any thing would be appreciated , none of my old gear fits now with the weight lose. MY outlook on life is GREAT !! and I hope all here win or get something in life. I hope Sunny Garcia makes the tour this year to make EVENTS interisting !! Mahalo !!
Posted Thu Sep25, 2008, 2:16 PM — By Taylor Bailey
Im poor. Poor people freak when they get new gear. I wanna freak.
Posted Sat Sep27, 2008, 2:18 PM — By Jeff Karl
I would like to be the winner of the Mikala Jones prize package (I will keep my fingers crossed), but after being sick and gaining some 50lbs from the med's (Feeling better now - Thanks) my 9'2" Richenburg doesn't float me anymore. Winning some new gear would help me loose this weight better, because going to the wellness center I go to stinks and it costs to dang much. Thanks for reading my book, peace out.
Posted Sat Sep27, 2008, 2:30 PM — By Nicolai Cockrill
Alrite well im not outta high school yet so I dont have too much $$$ for gear. But anythin in the water suits me (swim, boating, and especially SURF) I love surfin but live in Virginia Beach, with the waves of suckiness. This'd give me a chance to save up n go somewhere amazing like Australia or HI. No one in my family surfs cept me n my little bro, so im a pioneer of sorts. Many probably deserve this more n me, but one can hope!
Posted Mon Sep29, 2008, 9:15 AM — By Tommy South Jersey
all summer i was working my ass off to afford rent for my house at college, so i had no spare money to buy any new clothes, leashes, ANYTHING. so hook me up. PLEASE. i need this.
Posted Tue Sep30, 2008, 2:49 PM — By vohork3z
i,m from mazatlan ,mexico and i need this stuff hell yeah,a new surfboard

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