Welcome to Deflow, Blake Neka!

We are really excited to introduce Blake Neka to the Deflow family. It’s no surprise that we’ve always been supporting talented surfers with charisma, and well, a lot of style. And we’re not doing an exception with Blake. MUST SEE video & interview below!

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. Yeah Blake!! We’re so glad to welcome you to our team! First of all, could you tell us about yourself so that our audience knows you a little better? Home spot, roots. Blah, blah, blah…

Firstly, I’d like to give a thank you and to the guys at Deflow for giving me this opportunity to be apart of the family. Well… my names Blake Neka I’m 21 years of age and living in gods country (Australia). I’m half Balinese and half Australian. I was born in Australia and raised in Bali for a decent amount of my childhood living in the village of Kuta and then moved back over to Australia for schooling. I’m currently based in a little town called Casuarina just south of the iconic Gold Coast but I like to say my home/local spot would be Cabarita Beach which is where I basically started surfing and spend most of my time in the water at. It’s not the best wave, just a fat point break, but I froth it.

. When we look at your surf we really appreciate your rail and air game and also your barrel technique. What aspects of surfing motivate you the most?

Appreciate your words! I do really respect unique styles and flowy rail work in surfing and just guys/girls doing their own thing, in their own way and killing it. Having a techy air game helps too :)).

. Art, skate… What things do you consider part of you beyond surfing?

I like to think I’m somewhat artsty/creative. Most of the time I enjoy editing my own stuff like grades, crops and all that fun stuff when it comes to making clip/stills. However, I use to be somewhat of a filmer/photographer for a solid year and a bit due to me injuring myself and unable to be in the water for 12-13 months, so I just toke up filming my mates surf and getting some coin on the side if others asked to do a session. From then on I’ve just had an interest in filming/editing and appreciate a lot more all the work these filmer/photographer put into their craft.

. You’re also team rider of some big brands. Talk us about your sponsors and your relationship with all those Brands!!

My most recent pick up was Chilli Surfboard which I’m super cheerin on, honestly best boards I’ve had in awhile and super excited to be working the crew there. I’ve been with RVCA for about 2 years or so now and they’ve been so good with me. Backing however I wanna take my surfing, if its competition or just free surfing travelling and putting out content. Which I love. Wouldn’t wanna be with another company. I joined the Nixon team 3 year ago and they’ve been none stop support and supplying me with the best surf/classic watches you can get your hands on atm. Very grateful for all my sponsors and wouldn’t be where I am today without them.

. So… Talking about sponsorship, what does it mean to you to become a member of the Deflow team?

Honestly so grateful to be giving this opportunity to be apart of such a unique brand. Love the way you guys put yourself out there and the audience you attract, definitely what I look for in a brand. Fins, traction, board covers etc are a massive part in a surfer life so to be apart of a company like Deflow and to have all of that covered with quality product is ideal for me if I want to be surfing at my full potential :)) Can’t wait to see what the future holds.

. Your whole content and aesthetic is pretty refined and nice. What are your next creative projects –as a surfer and on a personal level?

Definitely like to try and make my content somewhat interesting for people to see and not just your average sweaty surf clip/stills. I enjoy putting out what I like to see in others account like BTS stuff, quirky little edits/pics and just showing a bit more personality. For me as a surfer I really wanna start putting out a couple more proper edits and not just short 1 minute clips for insta, so hopefully next year I can travel around a bit and start stacking some clips and eventually drop a few edits. Maybe, even work on a pad with you guys in the future would be a goal.

. As we said, we’re very happy to introduce you! So, what would you like to contribute to Deflow in the next few years?

In the next few years i’d love to obviously get the best content out for you guys and drop some short films but to also get Deflow well known out here in Australia would be unreal, cause there’s only a select few traction companies that really put into the aesthetics side of their product and you guys are definitely up there with the best at doing so!

. Talking about the Brand/surfer relationship… What moved you to join our team and what aspects or Deflow motivate you the most?

Like I said before I really appreciate the aesthetics and quality you put into your product from fins to board covers everything is super nice. You guys seem to keep your team tight too and select a certain few that give off similar vibes, everyone on the team have their own thing going and killing it which is sick to see and i’m super grateful to be a part of that family.Like I said before I really appreciate the aesthetics and quality you put into your product from fins to board covers everything is super nice. You guys seem to keep your team tight too and select a certain few that give off similar vibes, everyone on the team have their own thing going and killing it which is sick to see and I’m super grateful to be a part of that family.

. Finally… Could you make a TOP 5 of your DEFLOW favorite products?

Hahahah. In no particular order I’d have to say: Erwin Bliss Signature grip pad, L Rocket fins, Twin + 1, 6”6mm Pro Tech leash in white, 3 Piece traction VOL.2.