30 seconds with Simon Paton

 

FULL NAME	Simon David Paton
Begun breathing	26 September 1991
Local haunt	where ever the waves are at
Weapon of choice:	Fishstix
Shortest board	5’7 x 19 ¼ x 2 1/8
Longest board	6’0 Seaflight twin fin
Signature move	Carve
Which foot forward?	Left
I’d like to surf like…	Dane Reynolds
Partners in crime	I’m a gypsy, who ever I feel like hanging around!
Surf screwers	I blame NMMU architecture for taking over my life
Free agent or hooked up	Free agent until the new year :P
Ear candy	Lil’ Wayne, Drake, Bun B – anything thug-ish
Eye candy	Jessica Alba for sure
Best Read	Fighters Only
Best grinds	Condense milk
Best drink	Tequila
Best jol	Cob’s
Brand slut	Kalistr (www.kalistr.com)
Favourite local surfer	Etienne Potgieter – style king
Underground ripper	Jay Beaufort
Barrel or Air?	Air
Longboarders….	Wave hogs
Paddleskiers….	Goat Boat
Jbay	Quiet
Worst nightmare	Snakes
Perfect day	Seal point, 3-4 foot, heavy rain, no1 in sight
Been there, done that	Bali
Wish list	Tressles, Hossegor, HT’s
Surfing in PE….	Flat – get a speargun/jetski/tow rope/skim board
Famous last words	I remember my first beer

 

Double click to open up the full size slideshow to see Simon in all his glory, and his trademark forehand snap! Captured by a variety of PE's photag's at spots all round PE. You'll see who shot what in the captions.