Line Up Team Profiles
Mick Palmer
Date of Birth: 7th May 1964
Local Break: Western Samoa
Nickname: Big Mick.
Surfing Since: 1977
Top 2 Results:
- 1st Christian Surfers, National Titles 1987 (approx)
- Several Club Championships.
Current Sponsors:
- Surfboards: Line Up Surf Australia
- Wetsuits: Don't need them in Western Samoa.
- Shoes: Don't need them in Western Samoa.
- Leg Ropes: None.
- Eyewear: None.
Favourite Local Surfer: Whoever pulls into Big Barrels
Favourite Male Surfer: Tom Carrol because he pulls into Big Barrels
Favourite Female Surfer: Layne Beachley because she pulls into Big Barrels
Favourite All-time Surf spot: Spot X in Western Samoa
Surfboard Dimensions: Big sticks to pull into Big Barrels with.
Favourite Manouver: Pulling in.
What new manouver will be around in the Year 2000? Aerial inside a tube and pulling in of course.
Influences in the water: Surfers who pull into Big Ugly Barrels.
Travels: Europe, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Pacific - all in search of Big Barrels to pull into.
Future World Champ: Occy because he Pulls In.
Favourite other sport: Playing football with the Samoans after pulling in all day.
Favourite Animal: Whatever tastes good; Nah, just joking - Dolphins because they Pull In.
Favourite All-Time Surf Movie: Endless Summer II
How far do you want to take your surfing? Into the deepest tube and to keep pulling in.
Work: Surf Tour Guide in Western Samoa
Other Interests: Running Line Surf Samoa Beach Resort at Maninoa Beach, Western Samoa because it's such a fun job hanging out with cool people and surfing with them all the time.
Likes: Pulling in.
Dislikes: Surf when you can't pull in. Dogs in Samoa because they run across the road.
Any Last Words: Samoa is great; hope to see you there soon so we can Pull in together.
Would you like to sponsor Mick Palmer? Just contact Wayne Ryan by email or by phone on +61-2-9971-8624; or Fax him on +61 2 9971 8600.
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