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CHRIS
BREDESEN
Chris Bredesen is one of the premier long board
surfers from the South Bay. His family history reads
like a who's who of south bay surfing starting with
his father who is one of the top surfers and lifeguards
to emerge from the area. Chris was born into a dream
like existence with positive role models, wonderful
parents (who have stressed the importance of a good
education as well as pushing along his creative
surfing ability) and an unlimited supply of surf
and sun. Many would assume that living in lap of
luxury on top of the infamous hill may taint a youngsters
perspective, but the fact is he's as down to earth
and good natured a kid as your gonna find anywhere.
What's your name?
Chris Bredesen.
When did you first start surfing?
6th grade.
So when would that have been?
Probably 10 or 12. Is that right? Just put 11.
What were you riding?
It was an um like an 8'6" Higher Powered.
Who were you with?
Nobody, nodody loves me.
Where was it?
San Onofre.
What made you want to start?
My dad, he made me, I didn't want to but he made
me. I liked it.
You just said you were alone.
Oh, I thought you meant right now. (Interviewed
over the telephone)
How tall are you?
6'4"
How much do you weigh?
155 pounds.
Damn you're light.
Yeah and I even added five pounds.
When did you start competing?
It was a San O' contest with my dad when I was 10,
no put 11.
Best finish in a contest?
I got 5th place in Costa Rica at the Rabbit Kekei
Classic.
Who's your favorite surfer?
Colin Mcphillips, cause he rips dude and cause he
was my roommate in Indo, just a cool guy.
Sponsors?
Hap Jacobs, Body Glove, El Nino, and Dive n' Surf.
Do you have any girlfriends?
Not right now, I just broke up with a girl, maybe
soon.
Where is your favorite spot to surf?
The Cove. Yeah put down the Cove.
Are you a local there?
Yeah I'm a local bra better you stay outta my water.
Have you traveled anywhere else?
France, Costa Rica, Australia, and all over up and
down the California coast.
Which was your favorite trip?
It was definitely Indo because of the people I was
with, Colin, Beau Young, Sean Haggar, Zack Howard
and David Kinoshita. Oh, and the waves were pretty
good too. (See pictures)
Who's David Kinoshita?
He's like the best Japanese long boarder.
Was he good?
He was all right.
What size shoes do you wear?
13
That's a pretty unlucky number.
Yeah put down 14.
What kind of car do you drive?
Chevy Tahoe, 96.
Where do you go to school?
Peninsula High.
I heard you were on the student counsel?
Yeah, I'm the Director of Student Programs.
You have a job?
Nope, negative, I do not.
You're a nerd?
Yeeeeip.Oh I passed the lifeguard test, I'm soon
to be an L.A. County lifeguard.
Do you ever ride anything but a long board?
What? (Repeat of my question) Some times a 6'6"
Bark, it's my brothers.
So, Chris you're not listening to me now are you?
What? I'm watching the presidential debates trying
to better myself.
(Feeling a loss of interest from my interviewee,
I try to wrap it up) Would you like to send out
any special thanks to anybody?
Mom and Dad I love you. Oh and to Mark, Peter and
Brigg and like everybody, sorry in advance for snaking
you.
Interview by Daniel Cobbley
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