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PANO PARATA
 
Pano with a dk reverse. 
Pic by Grim Reid.
Age 21 years.
Years bodyboarding 12 years.
Homebreak Dumps & Arawhata, Opunake.
Best contest results
  • 1st Tony Wester Memorial, Opunake.
  • 4th Aussie Nationals 1994.
Sponsors Bodyline Wetsuits, Dirtydog & DC Bodyboard World.
Favourite bodyboarding style Dropknee.
Favourite boogers Mike, Roach, Kainoa, Aka, Slater, Chris Ward.
Favourite food KFC, McD's & Roast.
Favourite woman Sexy girl with mad eyes.
Favourite music Reggae.
First move Getting a lid. 
Favourite move Jammin in the pocket.
 
Interview Questions
 
Ed) You are well known for your dropkneeing, what do you like best about it and why do you prefer it over prone? 
Pano) Just got sick of groveling and the waves in Opunake are made for Dk and drawing nice lines. 

Ed) What are your opinions on the inclusion of Dk divisions in many comps now? 
Pano) It's about time, something different for the spectators and there's no groveling in DK.  

Ed) What do you feel are the keys to being good at dropknee? 
Pano) Being able to hold the rail, being able to draw nice lines on the wave and being able to enjoy the waves nature is offering us. 

Ed) What board do you currently ride and how does it go? 
Pano) Old Manta Roach which goes solid. 

Ed) You and Dwayne used to live in Aussie, where did you live and what was it like? 
Pano) All over the show, Sydney then Newcastle then the Sunshine Coast. Grew up watching heaps of the pros. 

Ed) Have you considered entering the dropknee G.O.B events? 
Pano) Yep, but to poor to travel. I'd like to see how I compare to the pros though. 

Ed) Where do you feel the future of DK is headed? 
Pano) Definitely more moves, with all the best Dker's in the same place they'll be able to talk and push each other. 

Ed) Anything else you would like to add? 
Pano) Appreciate the waves, don't grovel, just cruise and be happy.  Peace out.

 
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