Craig Gertenbach is an awesome guy to have as a boss. He has been a pro himself so he knows the score on what it is like to be a team rider. He knows the industry inside out. He has a very good feeling for what riders are worth and how to pay them fairly. I have never had to negotiate much. We have more of a friendship relationship than the classic boss and employee and we both love good sessions in proper mast high waves! He came into the brand with a similar background to myself, doing years of R&D and knowing exactly what makes a good and successful product. I think that’s a big part of what makes Fanatic so successful; that the people behind the brand know exactly what they are talking about.
HEAVY WATER
I like heavy conditions. I had a big day during our dealer meeting in Mauritius with huge waves at One Eye, which was quite intense. I like those special days that stick in your mind when you go way out of your comfort zone. I also like any decent day of sailing when I have friends around, especially in Denmark at Hansthorm. It does not need to be a gnarly reef break; it can also be just fun wave sailing to keep me stoked.