Getting to Know. . . Holly Beck
  You may have seen Holly Beck in the WB series "Boarding House: North Shore" (loved it!) or as a super hot model in a surfing mag. But be sure: Holly Beck is no dumb blonde. She graduated from UCSD in only three years with a degree in psychology, and has served as President of International Women's Surfing.
After she fell for surfing during a visit to Waikiki at 15, Beck saved her pennies to buy her own board and was soon killing it at her local break in Palos Verdes—then quickly climbing up the ranks in the NSSA. Now shredding up on the WQT, Beck seems certain to take on the world.

Last record you downloaded: "Paper, Ink, and Plastic" by Beth Preston
Best vacation: Mainland Mexico in October 2003. It was the first trip I took with my boyfriend. We scored, and I fell in love.
Last book you read: "Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates" by Tom Robbins
Guilty pleasure TV show: "Lost"
Favorite comfort food: Adobada burrito with habanero salsa from Amigos Tacos
Champagne or beer (or other): Beer
Last splurge: A new Sliver cell phone
Advice for beginners: Learn in a beginner-friendly spot and don't move up until you are competent. In the meantime, believe in yourself and don't give up.
Hero: Surfer Linda Benson
Worst experience in the water: Surfing one of my favorite spots on "Big Wednesday" in 2005. It was the most crowded and frustrating experience I've ever had.
I'm most proud of: Finishing college in three years.
Favorite rainy day activity: Surfing
Pet peeve: Aggressive kooks talking loudly about how sick their last wave was.
The perfect date: Hiking to a private surf spot and having a picnic afterwards.
Bathing suit or commando?: I never wear bottoms under my wetsuit and don't always wear a top unless it's warm out and I want to pull my wetsuit down half-way for the walk back to the car.
Why I surf: It's fun!
Words to live by: Believe in yourself.

To see more of Holly, check her out at International Women's Surfing (womenssurfing.net).

We asked Holly what she brings
on an everyday surf session.

5'10" Rusty EPS
5'11" Rusty S-core
5'10" Rusty E-flex
6'0" Rusty round tail
5'9" bat tail four fin
Single fin 9'0" longboard
(shaped by my boyfriend)
Body Glove Vapor wetsuit, 3/2 or 4/3
Body Glove split toe booties
Body Glove bikini top
Headhunter Clear SPF 30 Face Stick
Aloe Up Lip Balm SPF 15
Sticky Bumps Tour Series Wax
Bottles of water, for drinking and showering
Several fin keys
Baby wipes for removing sunscreen
Visor
Jeans and a T-shirt
Ponytail holder

Serena Brooke

Rochelle Ballard

Peggy Oki

Jen O'Brien

Julie Cox

Layne Beachley

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