| JettyGirl:
While faltering economies, political turmoil and
energy issues dominated most of the headlines
during the past year, much of 2008's good news
slipped through the cracks. What's the best thing
that happened to you in 2008 and what are you
most hopeful for in 2009?
Paige Hareb: Won
the Margaret River WQS and qualified for the 2009
WCT. I'm hoping to have fun and kill it in 2009.
JG: Tell us about the first
time you ever stood up on a surfboard. Where was
it and what were you riding?
PH: My dad pushed
me in on his 8ft mel. I was about 6 years old.
I know I stood up and kept on wanting more. That's
about all I remember.
JG: What is your current
favorite board? In 2009 do you have any plans
to experiment with different surfboard designs,
materials or fin configurations?
PH: My standard board
is a Mt Woodgee 5'7". I want to experiment
more with smaller side fins, fish and swallow
tails.
JG: Do you have any heroes?
If so, who and why?
PH: Kelly, Layne
and Steph...they're cool and they rip! And my
parents for putting up with me!
JG: In 2009 we'll see the
best single maneuver ever done by a female surfer.
Who do you think will pull the move and what do
you think it will be?
PH: Either Carissa
Moore or Claire Bevilacqua and I think they will
do a superwomen!!
For those of you who like to
jump around instead of going one by one, here's
the complete list of surfers...
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Caption: Courtesy of Bevo this past summer, I
was fortunate enough to meet Paige Hareb and her
mom...both of whom are really cool people. After
a strong year on the WQS, Paige has become the
first New Zealand female surfer to qualify for
the WCT. At year's end Paige received a wildcard
into the Honolua 'CT and proceeded to blow minds
with her unbelievable backhand attack on the famed
Maui rights. Photo: Chris Grant / JettyGirl.com
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