| 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?
Pauline Ado: I think
the best thing that happened to me this year is
my decision to do home schooling so I can follow
the whole WQS in 2009 and I hope I'll do well
on the 'QS tour.
JG: Tell us about the first
time you ever stood up on a surfboard. Where was
it and what were you riding?
PA: The first time
I ever stood up on a wave was on a bodyboard,
I was probably 6 or 7. But I was 8 when I first
stood up on a real surfboard, it was a big longboard
for beginners.
JG: What is your current
favorite board? In 2009 do you have any plans
to experiment with different surfboard designs,
materials or fin configurations?
PA: My current board
is a 5'10" by RT surfboards. I already tried
different surfboards like quatros and epoxies.
I don't really plan to experiment. I'm always
ok to try new things but I won't insist trying
to find a revolutionary board! The ones I have
work pretty well for now.
JG: Do you have any heroes?
If so, who and why?
PA: I'll say Steph
Gilmore because she is the champ and I love her
technique and attitude on the wave.
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?
PA: I think Silvana
Lima already pulls impressive air reverses and
I think she could land even bigger ones next year.
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: A few days ago Pauline Ado made history
as the first ASP World Champion from France when
she took the title at the Billabong ASP World
Juniors at North Narrabeen, Australia. It's incredible
to see so many fantastic young surfers coming
up through the ranks at the same time...from every
corner of the globe. Photo: ASP Robertson ©
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