THE WAVE SLIDERS JOURNAL
ENTRY #044
Written By: Rick "Spidey" De Montrond
Intro By: Jack Ventura
INTRO:
This month’s Wave Sliders Journal drifts back into the golden era of skateboarding with Rick “Spidey” De Montrond - a true legend. Raised in California’s skate scene of the ’70s and 80's, Spidey turned pro at the Capitola Street Style contest in 1985 and went on to build a well-rounded life rooted in passion, skateboarding, music, art, surfing, and much more.
As a kid, I’d stumble across VHS tapes of him riding a skateboard in a way that stuck with me. Now, preparing this introduction as an adult, I find myself equally inspired not just by his style, but by his well-spoken, punk-rock, creative demeanor and his dedication to crafting everything with passion and quality in mind.
I’ll let you dive deeper into his career on your own. For now, settle in and enjoy this month’s edition of The Wave Sliders Journal. Big thanks to Spidey for joining us and for supporting FARO!
Who are you?
Share a few sentences explaining who you see yourself as these days...
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Just someone who has had life long passion for surfing.
What was your first job?
First jobs reveal a lot about who we were.
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I worked for my parents yachting and boating magazine Vapor Trails. I was five years old, and I sold magazines at races and trade shows.
What have you learned through surfing that translates to everyday life?
What you have learned from surfing and how those lessons help you through daily livin'...
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It teaches me to accept what is coming at me, and learn how to become one with it. How to ride the wave essentially, how to flow, how to be in the moment. It teaches me so much all the time...
What is something you'd like to accomplish in the next 10 years?
Share a goal for the next decade, and how surfing might have influenced these aspirations.
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To become closer and more present in the moment and to be attune with what is around me and let that tune raise my vibration.
What Spidey is stoked on lately
Someone in the surf community you are stoked on:
Larry Bertlman. His positive mental attitude and imagination is such an inspiration to me. He's very inspiring.
A quote you like?
"To thine own self be true"
A place you want to visit that you have not been to yet?
Portugal I want to go surfing there. I am part Portuguese.
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Follow Spidey on IG @spidey75 AND check out his latest album “Synonymity” from his band by @thegentleorchestra
Thanks for reading, ya'll! See you on the next one
- Jack
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