Hawaiian South Shore Member of the Month - Jeffrey Garvey

When and why did you initially get into surfing?

I initially got into surfing when I was about 9 years old. All my friends were doing it and it was just an excuse to stay in the water.

Did you have a time period you laid off from surfing? If so, when and why did you start back up?

There was a time when I didn't surf that much and focused on kiteboarding. But I started to get only excited about kiting when there were waves, so I got back into surfing more after about 5 years of kiting heavily.

What is your favorite thing about surfing?

There Is so much I like but mostly being in the water.

Where is your favorite place to eat after surfing? What is your favorite item on the menu?

I like to eat anything after surfing. As long as it's tasty I am into grinding it.

What other hobbies do you have besides surfing?

I love to dive and travel places that are exotic.

What type of work do you do?

I work as a high school teacher teaching agriscience through hydroponics and aquaculture.

Tell us about the board you recently purchased from us.

What model and size is it, and how do you like its performance?

I bought a 7'6" Mid 6 from you guys recently and it's sweet. It lives up to all it's claims.

Do you have any additional comments?

Keep Up the good work at bringing in the latest and greatest tech in surfing.