Happy Holiday Blake Neka & Legi Alonso!

Here we are… 2022 is almost over and while it’s gonna be time for most us to go through big family dinner, chocolate and probably too much wine… we thought it was the right moment to catch up with some of our favorite riders to talk about their past year highlights! Legi & Blake are really unique characters and incredibly talented surfers, and they got kind enough to respond to the few questions below!

Legi Alonso got busy flying over 2022!

. Hey there Legi! How have you been doing? Now that 2022 is about to finish, would you highlight one best moment / surf sesh / party from this year?

Highlight of the year…. I think I landed a floater in March. Or maybe it was in February. Nah, I did a couple trips to some cold surfing destinations in which I really enjoyed the calm of the places. Lately, I’ve been working on a printed fanzine (BLOOOD!) that finally came out this week ☺ About party… I’m too old and too ‘grinch’ to enjoy the company of many smiling people. I don’t have any friends either.

. We know you’ve been riding our products for a while now. For someone that hasn’t experienced our products before which 3 products would you recommend?

About the new stuff… I really loved THE TOWEL. It works nice as a pillow. The NEW PAD COLLECTION (4 – 5 pieces) is rad as hell too! They’re soooo beautiful and also have a very good grip. And still using LEGI ALONSO FINS for ‘everyday sessions’. They are very functional and fun for sharp turns and rotations and also I’m obliged to say by contract. In fact, I mention them even when I go to buy bread.

Recently welcome to the Deflow family, Blake seemed to enjoy this past year!

. Hey there Blake! How have you been doing? Now that 2022 is about to Finish, would you highlight one best moment / surf sesh / party from this year?

Hey guys! I’ve been well thank you.

One of the best moments from 2022 would have to be getting my first double spread in a magazine, cheerin on that one cause it’s quite rare to see yourself in a magazine these days. A surf session I always look back on is actually from a heat over in Krui, Indonesia. Legit some of the biggest waves I’ve surf and for a comp to be held in those conditions is nuts haha where i’m from i’m use to surfing beachy/right-hand point breaks that stay around the 2-4ft range, to surfing a 10-14ft left-hand reef break. I enjoy surfing big waves but that definitely got the heart racing lol.

One night that stands out to me is when the Gold Coast pro finished up and heaps of the boys were still in town from the comp and we all met up later that day at the Pav which is a joint right on the beach at Burleigh Heads. Kind of a scene there but good to go to every now and then. Anyway i had good time that night and flared up with the lads.

. We know you’ve been riding our products for a while now. For someone that hasn’t experienced our products before which 3 products would you recommend?

I would recommend people to try out the 3 PIECE TRACTION VOL. 2, ROCKET L and the WATERPROOF BAGS, they are super handy and durable!

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