In this Southender Snapshot we focus in on the affable Monty Tait who since beginning his comp surfing career with Southend in 2007 has racked up a slew of trophies, awards, prizes and titles including being crowned under 18’s champion at the 2013 Surfing NSW State Titles in front of a home crowd at Maroubra Beach; check out his waves in the final below..
Name: Montgomery ‘Monty’ Tait
Date of Birth: 13/01/97
Grew up at: Maroubra
Started surfing at age: 8
Joined Southend in: 2007
Stance: Natural footer
October 2013: At the moment…
Board dimensions: 6’0 x 18 3/8 x 2 3/16
My sponsors or supporters are: Warner Surfboards, Mum & Dad (update Dec 2013: Vissla)
My goal is: Become World Champion
My favourite surf spot is: Maroubra
My favourite move is: Barrel or Hack
My favourite Surfer is: Mick Fanning, John John Florence, Andy Irons
My Best comp results are:
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2013 Australian Open Titles 2nd.
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2013 U18 NSW State Titles champion.
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2013 U16 RipCurl Gromsearch Cronulla champion.
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2013 U16 Occy Grom Comp 3rd.
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2013 U18 Sydney Southside Junior Title champion.
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2012 Southend Boardriders A-grade champion
I’m listening to: Rise Against, Black Sabbath, Kings of Leon, Biffy Clyro and Grinspoon
I’m loving: Life
I’m hating: nothing
See more of Monty ripping at:
http://www.mattgriggs.com.au/sub_page.php?sub_page_id=26
http://vimeo.com/73650590
…and why not jump on board as one of Monty’s sponsors while you’re at it…