Greyson Fletcher: The Next Pilot At Flight Academy

Nathan’s been back in town and he’s been surfing a lot with Bruce Irons, who’s also in town for the summer. They’ve been coming around Astrodeck and hanging out here in San Clemente. Bruce grabbed some Wave Warriors and Christian Fletcher t-shirts. Little fucker’s got some good taste.

We’ve all been skating, too. In fact, just went last night to the San Clemente Skate Park. Bruce is stoked on Greyson and wants to take skate lessons from him. Haha, he even filmed Greyson on his iPhone going balls-out at the skate park; Greyson fucking flies.

But what’s up with all these kids riding scooters? They’re sissying shit up with their scooters and rollerblades; wearing knee pads, elbow pads, helmets, wristguards, shinguards, mouth pieces, damn hockey masks, bras, girdles, jock straps…I mean, don’t get me wrong on this subject. Safety is definitely important, especially on a little grom. But seems like kids are just too babied nowadays.

Things were so different back when I was a kid. We just went skating, you know? Just got up and left. We didn’t have to fucking make it such a huge deal to pack stuff up and worry about shit. If we got hurt, we sucked it up. You cracked your skull? Tough. Duct tape the shit out of it, fag. Brain matter spilling out to the pavement? You’re fine. You gouged your knee?  It’s spouting blood out like a sprinkler system? Too bad, crybaby. Get back on that half-pipe and don’t get off it until you do a handplant. That’s an order!

These Soccer Moms come to the skate parks in their SUV tanks and just unleash their kids, who, for the most part, are just kinda lazying around and being in the way with their scooters. And it’s so funny when these moms get all pissed when actual skateboarders come to ride the SKATE park. They seem to vibe you with some kind of sense of entitlement. They don’t like it when their little Bartholomew has his scooter kicked away from the combi-bowl.

But what I really love are the moms who bust out their cell phones and call the cops. That’s a scene in itself; When you see all the skate kids without the proper “safety uniform” run to the hills to hide. They don’t want to get busted and be given a ticket. So it’s funny when they haul on ass outta there. It’s like when you turn the lights on in a seedy motel room and the cockroaches go scurrying off, seeking shelter in the dark. Hahaha. That’s exactly what it’s like at these skate parks when the pigs show up and wanna cite the groms $265 tickets for not wearing proper gear.

Haha, that’s pretty much what happened to Greyson last night. The kid just bailed. Bruce, Nathan, Greyson and I were skating when those donut-hogging assholes suddenly showed up after some scoot bitches had a blistering hemorrhoid over our mere presence and called them. What tattletales. The next thing I know is that Greyson’s gone. Peaced on out in 10 seconds flat. Couldn’t find him anywhere. Finally realized that he had jumped a barbed wire fence, tore his pants, and was hiding out in the bushes across the street.

I should buy Greyson some camo paint so he can smear that shit on his face and blend in with the plants more naturally next time.

WALTER HOFFMAN SURFS BETTER THAN YOU

Well, I’m posting this blog one day early. My grandpa’s birthday is actually tomorrow, July 27th. He’s gonna be 79-years-old and he’s still gnarly as ever. He doesn’t know how to play bingo and sit down in a rocking chair and vegetate. And you know what? I’m pretty fucking okay with that, ’cause he’s radder than all of us and he always will be.

Check out the video link below for a D-Side interview he did with Dibi and Herbie.

(COPY AND PASTE THE VIDEO LINK BELOW IF YOU CAN’T CLICK ON IT.)

http://www.christianfletchersurf.com/christian-fletcher-videos/video-number-168/The%20D-Side%20With%20Walter%20Hoffman

ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF “HEY DIBI” WHERE YOU ASK THE QUESTIONS AND DIBI TELLS IT LIKE IT IS. ENJOY.

Hi dibi, how are you doing? my question is did christian and nathan compete in the nssa or wsa? - billy rides waves

Dibi: Yes, they both were in the NSSA. Christian was kicked-out when he did a clothing ad for Stussy, and Nathan wanted to go to Metallica’s Monsters of Rock concert instead of the Nationals in Texas. So I guess it was shades of things to come.

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Nice job with “Hey Dibi” but my slight comment or suggestion is perhaps you can be a little more detailed in your answers? Love to read what you have to say but they’re such brief and quick answers! Please don’t see this as criticism! I look forward to “Hey Dibi” each and every time! - Tamara K.

Dibi: I’m used to talking and working with men and you have a sentence, perhaps, to get your point across. Women, of course, want something more in-depth; it’s difficult to try to satisfy both in this medium, but I’ll try.

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Is Christian really running for city council? Man that’s coming full circle! He’s got my vote! - JDawg

Dibi: He’s considering all possibilities at this time. He’s got my vote also.

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I love Greyson Fletcher! Is this really his brother’s site? Does Greyson have a girlfriend? Can you post up some regular photos of him not just sk8 ones? :) - Michelle92657

Dibi: This is his father’s site. No girlfriend at present, and we’ll be posting new shots frequently.

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Shit i dont know i didn’t really have a question i guess i just wanted to say hi and maybe see if you say hi back. So hi dibi. lol. - Paul Serrano

Dibi: Hey Dude, how’s it goin’?

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What happened to the D-Side interviews? You guys were busting them out all the time and now its kinda stopped. How goes it? - JM

Dibi: We’re waiting to have our site updated so we can post them directly and not go through YouTube.

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Hey Dibi, I was curious as to who Astrodeck draws as far as the international market and fan base goes? - Ed Pierson

Dibi: I don’t really understand what you’re asking, but we’ve been around so long and traveled the world that I think we have friends all over who share our love for surf, art, and pushing the envelope.

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What are the dates for when Christian will be in Tampa for the wrestling demos? I am looking forward to seeing him! I live in New Jersey but defintely won’t miss this if he will be in Florida! - Greg Pleibert

Dibi: I’m not sure of the dates right now as it has been put off a couple of times due to unforseen circumstances.

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Hey Dibi, those pics of Bruce and Archy and Nathan with Herbie at the Mentawais was sick. Herbie has a sick site. But I have a question and call me stupid but does Bruce ride for Astrodeck? Or is Wave Warriors a different company altogether? he had a sick Wave Warriors shirt on. So sick I want one! - Gable Oda

Dibi: Thanks, I think Herb does great photos also. Bruce was/is a huge fan of the Wave Warriors series and certainly is one himself. Herb had a few shirts made to give to some of the guys that he admires.

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Chrisian fletcher in politics? !!! What’ s next???!! !!! Is he going to be opera singer! ???? or join navy!  Anything is possible for crazy fletcher! he the man! - Mr. Black

Dibi: Opera singer sounds cool, I think he’s a bit old for the Navy though.

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Goodness you are very beautiful Dibi! Is that another Bruce Weber photo? - Janice Padilla

Dibi: Thank you. No, that photo you’re talking about was taken by Herb.

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DIBI I NEED HELP! I CANT STOP WATCHING TWEAK FREAKS ON MY VHS MACHINE ITS GONNA BREAK DOWN SOON WHY DONT YOU GUYS MAKE MOVIES LIKE THIS ANYMORE?????????? IM BURNING MY TAPE PLAYER AND I DONT WANT TO STOP WATCHING TWEAK FREAKS MORNING DAY AND NIGHT!! 24 FUKKKEN 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Lunacidal Tendencies

Dibi: Herb and I just don’t have the time right now to go to the beach like we used to, but we’re working on a couple of new film projects.

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Hello Dibi, enjoy reading your insights to all things and life in general. I’m a mom with two sons myself who are now 28 and 32 and boy, I tell ya, they’ve put me through the ringer! There were times when I just crumbled to the floor but I lived with the hope that they’d “come around” eventually and they have! Reading about you and your family has made me feel so “human” and though there are still struggles on a daily basis in my own life, I truly feel a maternal kinship with you. It’s so wonderful to see Christian interacting with his fans on Facebook. He seems so healthy and positive! And he’s also very funny and I never knew he had that side to him! His Barrack Obama photos are a crack-up! What’s your take on this whole social networking and message board forums such as the one you use on Christian’s site here? We sure didn’t have the internet when we were kids, did we, Dibi? Thank you for this! Many blessings to you and your family! - Joan R.

Dibi: Life as a Mom was certainly nothing that I ever could have imagined. Lots of heartache, loneliness, and tough times, but seems like the sun is finally starting to shine. We’re all working together and enjoying each others company, which I never thought would happen just a few years ago. How cool. CF does have an incredible sense of humor and I’m glad that he has a chance to share it…I think people are really disarmed by it, which I think is humourous in itself. Good luck with your family and thanks for the support.

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If Nathan was the firstborn son and Christian the second born son, do you think they would still be the same people they are today? - Getting Deep with Dibi

Dibi: Yes, they would still be themselves, but I’m sure there would be some different twist to their personalities due to the birth order.

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Hi Dibi. See any good movies lately? - Eric Lindley

Dibi: No, I’m sorry to say. I’ve been working, making art and reading.

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Did Christian grow up with any limits or restrictions like curfews, chores, etc. Or did he pretty much rock and roll and do whatever the hell he fucking felt like? - Kev-O

Dibi: My Dad gave us four lessons to live by: A Hoffman doesn’t lie, cheat, steal, or play ball in the house. I figured that pretty much takes care of it.

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Greyson Fletcher is pretty cool. I first heard of him from John from Cincinnati and had no idea he came from this surf royalty. Is he going to do more shows and maybe movies soon? If I give you guys my address is there a way you guys can get me a signed photo? Thanks! - Craig Dalton

Dibi: Greyson has no plans to do anything with Hollywood anytime soon. He’s surfing, skating, and having the time of his life. So sorry we don’t have photos available now, check in later.

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Ok is Christian really running for San Clemente mayor? Or are you pulling our legs? Inquiring minds want to know dammit! - Steven Bailer

Dibi: It’s City Councilman, and he’s keeping all options open.

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Why did Christian hate Richie Collins and Pat O’Connell does he still hate them? I heard about why hates Ian Carns tho! - Kuriosity Kat Killer

Dibi: I don’t remember, and I don’t think CF gives a shit anymore.

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Yo Mama Fletcher, what bugs you out? - Danny Weithmer

Dibi: Insincerity!

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Dibi your a chick so you can answer this but why dont you girls like hairy guys? It’s hard for me to always manscape and please you women! - Hairy Hank

Dibi: I could care less, and I don’t pretend to talk for other women.

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Hey Dibi, has the surf industry changed much or has it really never changed at all? What do you think about it? - Just Brandon

Dibi: Once it became an “industry” it really has changed at all.

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Hi Dibi, how is Nathan being? He always being my fave surfer. Is he filming self-made movie again ? This Colors Taste like Music is best!… Please let me know! - Esteban Guevera

Dibi: Nathan’s great, I saw him the other day when he came by to take Greyson surfing. I’m not sure what he’s doing film-wise right now, but I’m sure he’ll surprise us all.

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Is there any way to watch those vids without paying for them? I don’t have a credit card. - Poor SOB

Dibi: I don’t think so. It’s a new technology we’ve been working with and it seems pretty cool.

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Herbie and Christian have one. Why don’t you and Nathan? Websites that is. Come on Dibi! - Mike Garrity

Dibi: I enjoy working on theirs and feel there’s no need for me to have one also. Nathan likes his own space between himself and the rest of the world.

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Maybe you can help us. A pitcher of Redhook is on the line. My buddy says that Think Fast was a snowboarding company you guys branded. I say it was a company that was launched to form a new line for Nathan. Who’s in the right? Thanks Dibi! - Rick Jensen

Dibi: You’re right, we launched the line for Nathan who was really into snowboarding and MotoCross at the time.

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Does Christian have any old boards he’s willing to sell? Can you post it on Facebook if he is and what size boards he’s selling if he is! - SikBoy

Dibi: I’ll ask.

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Can you guys post up pics of Nathan from the 80s and 90s on the Astrodeck Facebook or the Astrodeck website? You guys do a good job with Christian’s site and all and I’m not dissing the Fletch man cause he rules! But it’d be pretty sweet to see some vintage Nathan stuff to. Judging from Christian’s Facebook comments I’m not the only one who wants to see some more Nathan to! So make it happen Dibi! :)   - Matt M.

Dibi: I’ll work on it.

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Makua Rothman rides for you guys but the guy’s a whining little puss. He has balls on riding those huge mackers but his overall style sucks. What do you guys see in him to have him as a team rider? - Kick Rocks Makua

Dibi: As you said he has balls!

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Hello Dibi. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life in terms of success, happiness, experiences, etc.? - Nance

Dibi: It’s all over the place depending on the day. But, overall, I’m grateful for all the ups and downs, so I’ll give the experience a 10!

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I love this! I think HEY DIBI is so great! What a treat to read something from a professional surfer’s mom, and not just any professional surfer, but Christian Fletcher’s! Hehehe! Eat your heart out, Judy Slater! Thanks Dibi Fletcher! - FletcherFamFan

Dibi: Thanks, it fun being able to communicate with people. I think it helps get rid of the Addams Family sterotype.

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Ok Dibi. Confession time. When they were kids, did you make Christian and Nathan take music lessons or go to cathecism school, did they wear braces, get straight A’s, build jigsaw puzzles? Expose their nerd factor, I know there must be something! - Chris Johnston

Dibi: Guitar lessons, cello lessons, braces, reading, vision therapy, parochial school for a year…everything any parent who loves their kids would do.

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Do you know a number figure on how many tats Christian has exactly? And what is his favorite tat and where did he get it done? - Arnie P.

Dibi: Not a clue. He has cover ups, add-ons and everything else. I just asked him and he said the one on the back of his head, done by Craig Christy from RayGun Tattoo, and then redone by Natalia from Art Machine 66 who lives in Bali.

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That was a sick video of Christian bullriding. How long has he been riding? - Jon Wenton

Dibi: Not long, he had a lesson with one of the Leffew’s, so off he went.

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If Christian is gonna be city councilmen isn’t it only right that Herbie run for Prez? - Happy Red

Dibi: Now that would be great, something like Mr. Magoo!

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Dang youre purty Dibi. I can’t believe you have a son as old as Christian lol! - Nico S.

Dibi: Thank you, I can’t believe it either.

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Dibi do you know where I can get a copy of Chop Suey Club? Thank you. - Lauren McCoy

Dibi: No, I sure don’t, sorry.

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Is there a topic that is hands off to you and that you will not answer or acknowledge? - Quinn

Dibi: It hasn’t been asked yet so I don’t know.

What better way to celebrate the independence of this great nation than to spend some of those hard-earned American dollars on some sweet Astrodeck sandals? You’d be unpatriotic to go around without a pair, and if that’s the case, why don’t you just shoot down an American bald eagle with a paintball rifle and then spit in Lady Liberty’s face while you’re at it?

Order a pair of sandals and you’ll be able to purchase certain selected styles for 50% off!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

4th Of July Sandal Sale At Astrodeck

Here are some pics of Greyson tearing up random skate parks around Orange County. He’s been ripping it up, and some cougars are on him now to teach their groms how to skate. Pretty sick. Private skate lessons, anyone?

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Frontside Crooked Cop

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Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Slob

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Frontside Benihana

Frontside Crooked Cop

Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Slob

Frontside One Foot

Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Air

Training hard for August. Boxing, kick-boxing, golf, tennis, curling, surfing, skating, eating healthier. I’m not gonna go down without a fight. Things are gonna get epic. Stay tuned for more because I know you guys are confused as fuck as to what the hell it is I’m talking about.

Tennis, anyone? Christian Fletcher is always a "raquet".

Christian Fletcher: Eye of the Tiger

This is my kid, Greyson. He’s 19-years-old. He loves to skate and I think that’s pretty obvious from this video. He wears a pink helmet. And you know what? He’s fucking fine with that, and so am I. The kid goes big. He shows up, blows up, and he’ll fucking do it again tomorrow. Check out the video for now with follow-up pics soon to follow…one thing at a time, you greedy bastards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nHbSW9FRcQ

So all three of our sites were down for a little over a week. Yup. Www.astrodeck.com, www.herbiefletcher.com and www.christianfletchersurf.com. All down. Fucking tech hell. Eight days in a row. And that’s been a bummer because, like always, we’re always updating and putting up new content. I mean, fuck, I like to give my audience new stuff to brood over, you know? I don’t understand people who have their own websites and blogs and never do anything with them. Like they could care less about their fans and people who want to see recent stats on what they’ve been up to. What’s the purpose then of having one? I think when I’m on here, blogging and Facebooking, that I’m interacting with people from all over and we’re connecting in some way. Whether it’s me just saying thanks for the support, or telling some of you dumbfucks to go take a shit in a milk carton, at least we’re communicating, right?

But, anyway, we’re back. And back with a vengeance. All three sites are up and running. And there’s so much to do. I’m being serious when I say we have so many photos, interviews and other random things to post up here. I mean, I can post up new material every hour and things never get tired. It’s just now being able to find the time to do it all. But I’m stoked. I love the way things are going and the direction we’re taking things.

We’re also in the process of tweaking some things on here, changing the look a little, adding something called “The D-Side”. My mom’s Q&A series, “Hey Dibi” has been so successful and getting a lot of good reaction, so we thought we’d go off the richter scale and include a bunch of raw interviews she’s done (and will continue to do) with people from all walks of life. Talk a walk on the wild side. The D-Side. These characters are definitely not your typical, boring, bland cottage cheese of individuals. I mean, come on, we’re the Fletchers. Just because I’ve made my living as a professional surfer doesn’t mean that these are the only people I talk with or hang out with. No. In fact, I probably don’t hang out with surfers really at all. And I’m down to talk with anyone, learn interesting things from them, get their points of view, etc. and include all of this criss-crossing onto my site in one form or another. It makes things fun and shakes things up. And, fuck, you know I’m all about a good eyebrow raising.

We also recently hooked up with the guys at Casmiro. It’s still in its early stages but I hope to see things boom with that. Basically, what it is is, we’ve given them all our old footage from the movies we used to make at Fletcher Media. You know, films like the Wave Warriors anthology, Adrenaline Surf Series, Savage Beast, Tweak Freaks, Smut Peddler, etc. You get the idea. They take all our footage and splice them into 8-10 minute series and rent them out. Right now, we’ve got Part 1 of Savage Beast up and running. Then we’ll have Part 2 out, so forth and so on. You get to watch it for a few days for only $1.99 or 2 weeks for $2.99. And I think we’re working on a monthly membership plan. Check out the link here and catch the preview. Then join as a member. Yeah-yeah! Casmiro will be the only outlet for you guys to see all this vintage stuff. No where else. Unless you bought an old VHS copy 10 years ago.

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And besides all this web stuff, my kid Greyson’s here with me. Working at Astrodeck, learning the ropes. He’s stoked and eager. In fact, he’s here right now working on designing a new sandal using 3D animation and graphics. Pretty sick. We also just grabbed a bunch of sponsors, but I’ll save that for another blog and give you the lowdown on that later.

So for those of you who have been wondering where the fuck I’ve been the past few days in cyber land, well there you go. There’s the latest update. There’s actually way more stuff to talk and report about, but you know what? I just don’t fucking feel like it right now. It’s 3:09 PM. Time for lunch. I’m thinking sandwich.

Oh, and one last thing. I’ll be having my wrestling debut this Saturday at the San Clemente Arena at 6 PM. Christian “Savage Beast” Fletcher. This little side gig has grown into something bigger and I’m always down to try something new. Couldn’t pass this gig up, so come and check it out. If I do well at this event and the next upcoming four events, I may be invited to join the professional wrestling federation. Sweet.

Check out Volcom’s Pipe series featuring my dad, Herbie Fletcher, and Gerry Lopez. The original Pipe House owners, back when my dad started the whole Wave Warriors. The next Volcom series will feature my brother Nathan and I back when we were groms.

http://volcom.com/news/article.asp?sid=&articleID=4384