Wayan Eka aka Abeng

What made you interested in surfing?
Surfing is fun…., the feeling comes from inside of me. and always makes me happy hehe
 
Who first taught you to surf?
Mr.Gledig (Blacky) n my dad…!
 
Where did you first learn to surf and who with?
My friends, at Belan Belan..Sindu (Sanur)
 
Who do you surf with now?
With my friends.
 
Tell us about your first wipeout…. Where, when and what happened?
Yeah…at Magic Wave (Jantuk) Sanur.., 2 years ago, I took off and wiped out straight away and hit my back….it was cut and I couldn’t surf for a week….haha
 
Did you think about quitting surfing then?
Never….
 
Tell us about the first time you surfed overseas…how old were you then? How did you get there?
Yeah..in Australia…., (Adelaide) the home of the “Great White Shark”! I was 21…,the water was so cold…..like a fridge, good waves…my friend from there invited me…..hehe
 
Where do you work now, or are you at college?
I’m a barman….at the moment. Cheers bro
 
What are your plans for 2008?
I want to go to Mecca….joking… hahaha
 
What do you think about the development of surfing in Bali now?
Better than before, the grommets are really good now!
 
Your favourite food?
Balinese food n pizza.., luv it…hehe
 
Any surfing stories, surfing or hanging out with friends?
Oh yeah ….a trip to Kupang, crazy locals there, really good waves…
Nice beaches n having lots of fun with the boys hahaha
 
Your favourite trick?
Big snap, n barrel
 
Does your girlfriend support your surfing?
I don’t have one…. still looking hahaha
 
Where would you like to work?
Still freelance haha
 
Who is your favourite female star?
Jessica Alba.. haha
 
Last Shout ? Thanks so much MAGIC WAVE..crew, good work guys…! Supporting  grommets now  for the next generation…., live the life you love with surfing n peace!

Full name:  Wayan Eka
Nick: Abeng
Age: 23
Stance: Natural
Local: Sanur (Belan2),Jantuk..,Sanur Reef ,Kuta…,Keramas..,Sometimes…
Favourite Break: Belan-Belan (Sanur) n Sanur Reef…! Sick……spot!
Favourite Surfer: Tenggo(r.i.p), Mick Fanning, Dane Reynolds n Garut…!
Board Size: 5’10 n 6’0
Sponsor: Not yet…hehe
Other Hobbies: Surfing, Traveling, Swimming n sleeping…hehehe
Favourite Rock Band: Bang Roma Irama hahahahha
Goal: To be successful and keep surfing until I’m old…..
Achievements in Surfing contests: 4th place….Sanur local…2000