Hereiti Manuel

DOB: 12/02/1994

A phrase I use far too often is... Let's go surf

I wish people would take more notice of... Keeping the ocean clean

The most surprising thing that ever happened to me was... Winning the Tahitian Championship in 2006

The ideal night out is.. To be with friends

You know me as a surfer, but in a different kind of life I'd... Be friendly

In a nutshell, my philosophy is this... Cannot be alone, always need somebody (to talk, to laugh...)

The most favourite place you've been in the last 12 months... Surf spot in Huahine (French Polynesia)

What's the water temperature like where you live...? 26 degrees

What's your favourite thing about surfing...? The board I ride

What are your other obsessions...? Playing guitar

What goals do you have outside surfing...? Pass all the exams at school

Where's your favourite place to surf...? Papenoo (Tahiti)

What rider inspires you the most...? Chelsea Georgeson

What kind of music do you listen to before you compete...? Jack Johnson music

What defines good styles in the surf...? Fluidity and Power

When's the last time you got worked in the surf...? A week ago

What training do you do...? Jogging, swimming, push-ups, abdos, stretching and many other things...