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Re ASP: Did he mean 'bullsh**t' in a good way? Bobby Martinez: Interview by Freaksurf

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 8 March, 2010 : - - Santa Barbara's Bobby Martinez has just signed with O'Neill. And I think they really make a big deal with one of the most powerfull and consistent surfers on Tour.

Last september, Mick "the Ginger Ninja" told me:" Bobby Martinez has no main sponsor, he is one of the best surfers in world, that's crazy ! I can't understand" As soon as I got the news, I decided to call Garth Tarlow, O’Neill’s Director of Sports Marketing, in order to get a quik talk with the man with no sponsor, Bobby Martinez. 
 
Where are you coming from, where do you actually live ?
 
From santa barbara and still living here too
 
Let's talk about surfing, when did you choose to become a pro surfer ?
 
I turned pro at 17
 
How did you start surfing ?
 
Just goin to the beach with my family and starting boogie boarding then got a surfboard and started surfing
 
You have just won the Billabong Pro Teahuppo two times, we can say that you're the king of the lefts on Tour with two wins in tahiti and two victories in Mundaka, what's your secret ?
 
 I just had luck on my side in those events!
 
You seems to love big conditions, is a victory at Pipe a dream for you ?
 
I would love to win at pipe! that be a amazing dream!
 
When you were rookie on tour, king kelly said you could be world champ in a few year are you ready ?
 
I have no idea but i would love to be. thats a lot of hard work and one day if it paid off id be very happy.
 
What's your goal for this year ?
 
Do my best, leave everything i got in the water
 
What do you think about the asp new format?
 
I hate it. i think its bullshit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
FSM : You come from Santa Barbara, can you tell us about the california surf scene ?

BM : Not to sure bout the california surf scene. Where I live there's no scene just people who surf but no surf industry down where I'm from. So I'not to sure on the scene

FSM : Where is the best place to surf for you ?

BM : I love surfing good waves at home

FSM : Is there an event you especially want to win on tour ?

BM : I'd love to win at snapper rocks

FSM : What about your last video Mixed Tape , and is there a new project ?

BM : Not unless I have control over the video. Reef fucked up my movie and I  really would love to put one out that I really am happy about! But no new project for me as of now

FSM : What's the secret of all your tatooes ?

BM : No secret!

FSM : Big charger big tatooes, don't make me laugh you're not californian you're a Bra Boys from Maroubra !

BM : I aint a bra boy, I'm not from maroubra. I'm from the west side of santa barbara!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FSM : More seriously are we gonna see you in slabs ?

BM : dont no what u mean!

FSM : Tell us about your new sponsor O'NEILL ?

BM : I'm very happy to be a part of the team. I love the product and the whole team I am friends with from childhood days so it's a place I am really happy to be at!

FSM : Is that mean that we gonna see you on the Cold Water Classic and what do you think about this amazing comp?

BM : Ima do sum cold water comps for sure. I love the cold water idea. I like the cold and it's in places that are different and very beautiful so im excited bout that!

FSM : Your favourite :

WAVE : rincon
EVENT : snapper rocks
SPORT :  boxing
BOARD :  dhd
FRIEND TO TRAVEL WITH : my wife cleo!

FSM : Who's your best friend on Tour ?

BM : My wife cleo cuz if I'm on tour she's coming with me!

FSM : Thank you Bobby

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