Hollowpits.com welcomes Jono Russel to the team. We are pleased to have a new team rider and this Mandurah grom is showing talent. Here are some quick questions with him as I did an interview.

Name: Jono Russel

Age: 15

Years Bodyboarding: 2 and a half

Euan: So Jono whats it been like growing up in Mandurah?

Jono: Growing up in mandurah is pretty good i suppose, we dont get good waves much
so we appreciate them alot more when they come..and theres usually something to do

Euan: Whats good about living there?

Jono: The poeople, not really the waves haha

Euan: Are you sponsored?

Jono: Yeah

Euan: If so by who?

Jono: Cystals surf shop - thanks guys and hollowpits!

Euan: What spots do you go too?

Jono: I try to get down south as much as possible, but in mandurah just Binnies hahaha

Euan: In your eyes who are the biggest shredders from around Mandurah?

Jono: Im not too sure really, Calum Haldens giving it a go

Euan: Got many travel plans for the near future?

Jono: Yer hopefully Hawaii and im going to Bali this friday

Euan: Biggest wipeout and where?

Jono: Gas when i couldnt bottom turn in the 'Star manta'

Euan: Who do you look up to most in the sport?

Jono: Ryan Hardy is a major influence cos he shreds and Jono Bruce, Novy cos they kill
it.

Euan: Where do you see the sport going in the near future?

Jono: Hopefully the publics perception will change and they will apreciate it for what its worth,
its bullshit when you see surfers on t.v for two foot slop and not bodybaorders for
10 foot pipe

Euan: Whats the sickest move you have ever pulled off or seen yourself?

Jono: Grovel

Euan: Favourite food?

Jono: Subway

Euan: Most women tuned in one week?

Jono:I tuned Josh casey...he was alright

Euan: Most embarrising moment you have been in?

Jono: Getting caught out lying

Euan: Favourite bodyboarding movie?

Jono: Visions, and Raised Heights

Euan: Favourite quote?

Jono: Hi

Euan: What would be your dream wave setup?

Jono: Perfect wedge, both letf and right with good barrel to bowls

Euan: Who is the best up and coming groms around your area currently?

Jono: Josh Casey i'd say

Euan: If there was one thing in the world that you could change what would it be?

Jono: Hatred, poverty war and ciggarets

Euan: Longest you have ever surfed in one session?

Jono: 9 hours at smiths beachy and reef

Euan: Favourite bodyboaring magazine?

Jono: Movement

Euan: Favourite bodyboarding website?

Jono: Loaded question hahaha hollowpits, of course

Euan: Hahah cheers for your time.