“Christian, take your mom out for lunch, bro!”

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Questions are left as written. That being said, some of you need to learn how to use Spell Check! - CF

Hey Dibi!
Have you ever had someone weird approach you cause you are a Fletcher? - David Goehller
Dibi: I’m not sure that’s the reason weirdos approach me, I think I’m just lucky that way.
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Hello there, Dibi! How are you doing? - Shawna McCoy
Dibi: I’m great, thanks. It’s a choice that I try to consciously make daily.
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Are you allergic to anything? - Troy Jackson
Dibi: That’s a bit strange. Penicillin… but I wonder why you’d be interested.
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Hey Dibi, as I can tell it you are so very talented. Art, journalist and a business womens. What is something you do not do that you wish you could? - Rafael Pijento
Dibi: I’d like to speak another language fluently. In fact, I’d like to speak a couple, but I just can’t find the time to study.
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What are the similarities between you and your sons and the differences? - Jim Krueger
Dibi: We’re all similar in many ways, but being the opposite sex we have many differences that all male/female relationship experience.
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I never see Dibi Fletcher at Board & Brew, Christian! Take your mom out for lunch, bro! Lmao! - Hector Guerrero
Dibi: That’s very nice, and I’m sure he would be happy to, but I never eat lunch, thanks.
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Greyson Fletcher is such an awesome skater! But don’t know much about him. What do you think a fan should know about him? Thanks! - Ray Moore
Dibi: I think he’s a really great guy, and an awesome friend. Qualities that I think are worth anyone knowing about someone else.
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Hi Dibi!!!! Is Wave Warriors coming out next month? - John Fracia
Dibi: No, it’s in the works, but it will take a lot longer in production to make the film we want to create, but it’s coming along fine.
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LOVE Astrodeck! the Jon Jon pads are sickkkkkkkkkkkkk! Wish I werent such a broke ass. But N-E-Wayz, did Jon jon design his own pad? - Clayton Devonshire
Dibi: He worked with Herb and I on it, I think it’s great.
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Did you know from the early start that Christian was going to make a dent in the surf world? - Luke Hedson
Dibi: We knew he had talent, but what happened no one could have ever predicted.
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Dibi, do you play golf? You seem like you’d play golf. I’m going to start playing golf. Let’s be a pair and go against Slater and Machado. You in? - Scott Parker
Dibi: No, I’d like to learn but just can find the time to fit anything else in the present. Hey, if you have the time, go for it. I’m into doing everything I can, that’s what makes life so interesting.
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What happend to Bad Ass bindings? - Gary Geise
Dibi: We got out of the wakeboard business to completely focus on surf. We just could not manage another business.
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What is your fondest specific memory of Christian and Nathan when they were little? =D - Abigail Nuestra
Dibi: Ah, there are a million moments that come to mind, each as fabulous as the next, string them together and they make a lifetime of loving my sons.
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Could you name something that is totally unforgivable in your eyes? - Joao Bennini
Dibi: Disloyalty! I expect my friends and family to have my back as I have their’s.
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I think it’s wonderful that you have your own voice! I just love the humor and fun-ness! Keep up the great work! And more D-Sides, please! :) - Monica Huerta
Dibi: Thanks, that’s very nice. Kind of a challenge in a family of all chiefs, or maybe that’s what made me stand up for myself and insist on being heard. Life’s interesting that way.
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See any good movies lately? - Brian Elliott
Dibi: I’m really an old movie fan and I watched “Jezebel” with Bette Davis again - and loved it.
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Did Herbie ever use any Bloodshot music for the music in any of his surf films? - Wayne Kennon
Dibi: Yes, “Gods and Demigods”!!
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Does Nathan do any training for his big wave surfing? I would like to know what makes him so remarkable. - Frankie Gonzales
Dibi: Yes, he trains, but I’m not sure of his exact schedule. He’s always trying to get us to come by to try his Power Plate. I promised I would as soon has he gets back from the Eddie.
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Hey Dibi. Down the line will there be a revival of the classic Cabo contests? Those were the days! Yewwwww! - Joey Carson
Dibi: We sure don’t have any plans in that direction at present. They were fun, but it could never be the same today. Too many rules and regulations.
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Hey Dibi, just wondering. Christian have any of his old Lanty wetsuits around? I’d like to buy one and frame it esp. the pink one where he got the cover. I have that mag still and to have it framed and have that wetsuit would be classic! - Aaron Schweitzer
Dibi: No, I don’t have that wetsuit, and if I did I wouldn’t part with it for anything.
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I’ve seen Mr. Buzz. Does Christian have any pets? I remember Gack! - Pistol Pete
Dibi: No, Christian has no pets. Gack was a great dog!
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Was there any pressure growing up as Walter Hoffman’s daughter? Did Joyce get into surfing because of him? Or because she wanted to? - Mark Meisster
Dibi: There’s pressure growing up anyone’s daughter, I assume. I was a really wild kid, I think I was more pressure for him then any of my siblings.
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We always went to the beach so I assume Joyce surfed because it was so available.
Was THINK FAST Nathan’s company or am I wrong about that? And if it was, was it more motox related? - Kevin Shaw
Dibi: Herb and I started it for Nathan, and yes it was more MotoX as that’s what he was really into at the time, and it made it a nice addition to the other brands we were doing at the time.
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What’s going on with Nathan now that Analog’s jumped the cliff? - Clark Robertson
Dibi: He’s in Hawaii waiting for the surf to come up for the Eddie. I’m sure he’s getting the business side worked out in a way the will be best for him.
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Dibi who is your personal favorite surf photographer? - Chris Lambert
Dibi: I don’t have a favorite, I’ve been very fortunate to work with quite a few, and I think so many are really talented. I admire all of their work.
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How’s Herbie doing???!! Herbie is the man!!!!!! The thril is back!!!!!!!! - Josh Stephenson
Herb’s doing great, making lots of art, surfing, working, life according to Herb is pretty Cool!
Is there gonna be a SKATE WARRIORS movie with Greyson Fletcher? DO IT HERB! - Ryan Raganovich
There will be skating in Wave Warriors, just like there was in the past.
Are you going to interview Julian Wilson for the Dside? - Nicole Heather
As soon as I get the chance!
Hi Dibi. Lol you should collect all these questions and your awesome answers and put them in a book. It would make a good read lol! - Adam Baker
Great idea, but where the Hell would I keep it. We’re busting at the seams with all the art, boards, magazines, photos, great memorabilia I wouldn’t know where to put it. DUH, hardrive,thanks.
HOW COME UR FAMS SO TALENTED DANG! ALL OF U! - Mike Houghlin
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder!!! We’re all completely driven, easy to self destruct, but with the right bit of focus and a little maturity it can be a great quality, if you live to enjoy it!

Hey Dibi: “Scandals, death, arrests…”

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Just to remind some of you, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

Dibi Fletcher at the Bel Air Hotel for Julian Schnabel's opening at the Gagosian Art Gallery.

Hi Dibi. Let’s say you were a famous actress. What would be the role of a lifetime for you? - Gary Moore
Dibi: Cleopatra - love the costumes and jewels. Blanche DuBois (”A Street Car Named Desire) - completely demented. Norma Desmond (”Sunset Boulevard”) - I’m ready for my close-up!

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dibi I have so much respect for you and have read how you will never give up. But what has been a time, even if it was in passing where you wanted to just throw in the towel? - Joanie Reyes

Dibi: I have moments everyday, but about the BIG stuff, there’s no giving up, and whatever the hardship, it seems to have it’s own time schedule no matter what I’d want or prefer. Some things may take a day, a year, 20 years, a lifetime… but it’s all part of the process and I try to keep a sense of humor and laugh at myself daily.

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Christian and Nathan have not been very competitive surfing wise but would you not say that doing the best and biggest airs or riding big waves is competition to? - Guilhermo Reyes

Dibi: Yes, they seem to compete more with themselves than with others. I think they love competition, but not being judged.

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Will there ever be a Cabo Classic again in the future? Those were the days! - Scott Warner

Dibi: They were FUN! It was a time and a blast, but things have changed so much I don’t know that it could ever happen again, at least not like the originals.
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I want to work at Astrodeck! I want to work with Christian! I want to work with Dibbi Fletcher! I will do janitor work! I will get all the pad scrapings and sweep the floors! Arrrrrrrrrrggggh! And I’ll do it all for free so long as I can drop the Fletcher name ha ha ha ha ha!! - Shane Jones

Dibi: That’s very nice, but, heck, you’d be taking my job. Janitor, picking up scraps, working with Christian, occasionally dropping the Fletcher name and doing it all for FREE. Sounds great!

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Dibi, I am truly in awe of your artwork. Herbie’s as well. But there is something about yours that I am unable to express with words. I’m sorry to read that you haven’t worked on your artwork lately due to the daily routines we all get stuck with. Will there be any chance of a Dibi Fletcher art revival? - Bill Cohen

Dibi: Everyday is a work of art, and I hope some of mine will be master pieces. I’m sure there will be sometime in the future that I’ll be able to paint more, just now my schedule so full with work, writing and care taking I just can’t fit it in. At the risk of sounding corny, perhaps my greatest work is in the care taking and giving everyone around me the gift of being cared for.

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Hey Dibi what area of surfing do you think has not really been explored or been given the attention it should be getting? - Brian Simpson

Dibi: I’m not sure, there’s really cold water waves in far off places, but with time everything will be available for mass consumption.

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Sometimes I don’t even check anything else on FB but to see if there is a new Hey Dibi or a new Dside. But……… there hasnt been any new Dside. :(  - Caroline Gleason

Dibi: I apologize for that, it’s been very busy around here lately and it’s sometimes tough to get the on-camera interviews organized. I spoke to Jason Jessee the other day and as soon as he’s around, we’re on. I’ve got a couple of other interviews planned and will try to pull it off soon. Thanks for the push.
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Hey Dibi! 1 of my fave interviews with CF is when he said he took guitar lessons but he quit cuz the guy was teaching him songs like Mary had a Little Lamb! But he was pretty bad ass with Bloodshot and Mutliage so I guess he took those lessons after all? - John McNeill

Dibi: Sometimes kids don’t get the end goal; they’re so interested in the present. There are stepping stones to all learning and I learned with time how to present the material better, which is the key to teaching. So, Christian has had an ongoing learning and teaching relationship that goes both ways constantly.
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Do you know who Greyson sees as a surfing and skating hero? Who he looks up to and who’s style he likes? Thanks. He’s a sick skater! Yewwwwww! - David Reilly

Straight from Greyson himself: “For surfing, I like the Florences and Bruce Irons. For skating, John Cardiel.”

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How did Julian Schnabel and Herbie become friends? - Eric Muenster

Dibi: Herb met him in Texas when he was there for a contest in his teens.

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Scandals, death, arrests, Dibi you have been through a lot being at the forefront of the surfing world and industry. What has been the most devastating, sad and shocking to you personally and for the industry as a whole? - Tina Greene

Dibi: I would never presume to speak for the industry. Family drama is always on the forefront of the things that I would find most devastating, like all humans.

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I love your motto on Astrodeck! Function over fashioN! I am willing to bet that is a Dibi Fletcher motto even tho she is a very pretty lady i have seen on dside intro! ;) - Paco Rohenaz

Dibi: I have guys call and ask for a pad to match their trunks. Dude, it’s not high heels!! I can’t believe that guys have bought into the same shit that drives the girls market. What a shame. I want to say, “It’s the traction, dummy!”
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San Clemente and Astrodeck are pretty synonymous. As are the Fletchers. Do you think you will ever stray away from SC? - Mark Bollinger

Dibi: The taxes, overhead, and cost of doing business are killing us. But this is my home and my parents are close, so right now I’m staying put. But you never know what the future brings.

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Fame, Money, Health, Family, Career, Education, Happiness… in what order would you list these things starting from what is most important? - Luke Hanson

Dibi: Health, family, happiness, education, career, money, fame.

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Did you know you were going to marry a surfer or would you have been okay if he were lets say a chemist or businessman or teacher, etc? - Mike Smith

Dibi: I was so young and stupid, I had no idea. Sure am glad it’s worked out so well.

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Dibi Fletcher! Nathan is a true hellman!! Does it ever worry you or Herbie that he may be pushing te limits too much!! - Alex Beck

Dibi: Lots of things to worry about, but that’s not one of them. He loves what he’s doing and we’re grateful that he has the chance.

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Dibi who do you think is the typical Astrodeck consumer? Are they different from a Fletcher fan? - Kirk Wood

Dibi: YES! The Astrodeck consumer is a surfer who’s looking to have the best surfing experience, with the highest quality products, and I believe although sometimes offended by Christian can not deny themselves the best traction on the market to prove some point. Some are so offended they buy something else and end up denying themselves, I’ve always found it quite interesting.
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Dibi I bet you were a little scamp as a child, huh? Heeheeeheee. What was your most mischievous thing you did as a little girl? - Jenny Lynnne

Dibi: My sister used to be quite a bully when she’d take care of my brother and I. She’d make us wait on her and do her bidding while calling her Master. She made me fill her bath, which, of course, I did with all hot water, I thought that was so funny until she made me get into it, YIKES, what a bitch!

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I am your biggest fan. You are a beauty in my eye. I have collected what little photos I have found on here and online and have made a beautiful cut up collage that only glows with your outter beauty and I have copied and pasted your words of wisdom that portrays your inner beauty. I would like to present you with this and perhaps you’ll be so kind as to sign each area of my work? I await your response with the deepest respect! - Marcus Osuna

Dibi: Oh thanks, that’s very nice.

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Dibi why did you not take after surfing like Joyce? Was it not your interest? - Chris Camacho

Dibi: No, I wasn’t interested, I was always into art and dancing.
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Because the family is so popular and successfull (GO NATHAN TEAHUPO!) does it even phase you anymore Dibs? - Matt Sikes

Dibi: To be very honest, what most people see is the job part of our lives, not the same struggles and challenges that everyone has on a daily basis, so I think it can be a bit misleading.
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Dibi can you ask Herbie does he think boogie boarding is legitimate or lame! - Trent Klevin

Dibi: Christian loves the spongers, and Herb put Mike Stewart in “Wave Warriors”, so I guess that’s the answer.

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Have you guys ever been approached to do something and you were like NO WAY JOSE THAT IS SO STUPID AND NOT POSSIBLE! - Jim Carson

Dibi: Yes, a reality show!!

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Hi Dibi what is going natha, c hristian, herbie and greysons favorite wave/beach to surfing ever? - Hiroki Noda

Dibi: i think they would say whatever wave they’re surfing at the time. They’ve been lucky enough to get great waves all over the globe and I’m sure they’re always ready for the next thrill.

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Dibi where were you (in life, in thought, in your personal journey) 10 years ago and where do you want to see yourself 10 years from now? - Simon Hurell

Dibi: I was waiting. I’m not sure I can ever make anyone understand that. When your kids are having a tough time, your life seems almost suspended in time. Completely my choice, it’s who I am. I feel whole and strong now and  plan on writing, painting, interviewing interesting people, working, laughing and enjoying the rest of life’s ride.

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Wow seems just the past few years Nate’s getting a rep as a big wave guy! To cool! Give me kudos to him please Dibi! Thanks! - Lou Gomez

Dibi: Thanks, I will, while I pat him on the back.

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Hey there Dibi! :)  Is Greyson your only grandchild? And being in a family with so many men, do you ever long for a quiet, calm little granddaughter? LOL! - Karen Hedric

Dibi: Correct, G is my only grandson. No use wishing for something else, I’ll just do the best with what I’ve got and be grateful that they’re all healthy.
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Seems like we just can’t get enough of the Fletchers! Dibi I have never seen or heard you talk but loved the video from the NY Times! You are beautiful and so spirited! - Julie Canter

Dibi: Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
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I always knew Christian was punk and pink is it! Love the pink capri story! Got a pic of Christian with those on? - Marlene Fritz

Dibi: No, he always wore my mom’s clothes to school so he didn’t have to come home, and I thought it was very funny, He just didn’t care.
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Holy crap! When did little Greyson Fletcher grow up? He certainly is a gifted boarder! Tree doesn’t fall far from the tree, does it Dibi? - Ray Brughller

Dibi: Greyson has really been coming on. He’s surfing and skating better then ever and he’s terrific to have at the ‘Deck!!

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Your family is awesome and I love reading about you guys! Thank you for always letting us get a sneak peek out of you Fun Fletchers! - Sara Yardmahn

Dibi: It’s been such a unique pleasure to have Christian and Greyson back staying and working with Herb and I. Never dreamed it would be like this a few years back. I’m more grateful then anyone can ever imagine. Thanks for the support.

“Hey Dibi, is bacon really meat candy?”

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

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Why does Christian let meth heads shave his back? sounds dangerous to me! Haha – Recycled House
Dibi: I have no idea what you’re referring to, but it certainly sounds a bit odd.
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Is BACON really meat candy??? – Recycled House
Dibi: Not as far as I know, ugh.

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HOw was it back in the late 60s (or whenever that was) when Herb and Hynson were first experimenting with the downrailers? Do you remember it, did Herb express to you right off the bat that they were on to something? Must’ve been some cool times. – Cenen Aparicio
Dibi: Yes, I remember the era quite well. Herb was always into design and experimentation and pushing things forward. He believed in the down rail and still uses them today.

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Nathan said in Surfline that he never even finished reading a book. That surprised me. Thought he was a reader? – Dale Newdsome
Dibi: I think he reads quite a bit, but I believe he has a more of a piece work attitude about gathering information.

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Hey dibbs, were you born in Hawaii? I know walter surfed Hawaii but cannot imagine not from the looks of your pics anyway that you were born back then when he was in Hawaii? – Kent Taloga
Dibi: No, I was born in California.

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What has Greyson been up to? Any big plans for summer? The kid is an amazing skater! – Dante Hause
Dibi: Thanks, I think he has great style. He’s playing it by ear right now, but he and CF were planning on another trip to Japan for a surf/skate event in August.
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What happened to the d-side, any new interviews? - Matty Growden
Dibi: I’ve been so busy with some other projects that the time has just slipped by. But I have some interview ideas that I’ll try to get and hopefully there will be some new D-Side cuts soon.

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Hi Dibi, what happened to the Christian Fletcher rad pad? And do you guys still keep in touch with Pottz? – Rick Crawford
Dibi: Things change as we move forward, we have a couple of CF pads in the line that seem good right now so will run them for a season or two and then redesign. We’re friendly with Pottz [Martin Potter] but our paths don’t cross much these days… but you never know what’s in the future.

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I have a disagreement with my friend he says Herbe did San Clemente Locals but wasn’t it New? – Scott Aaronsen
Dibi: You are correct, it was Jeff Neu.

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Has greyson ever worked with Larry Clark and Ed Templeton for skate photos and lifestyles? I can so see him doing this! He has the look! – Monica Sanchez
Dibi: No, he’s never worked with either.

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I’ve read your answer somewhere before on Hey Dibi about how you made Nathan wear pink wetsuits so you could see him when he was out surfing. Great idea. But no one makes pink wetsuits anymore! – Mike Fionesco
Dibi: Well, if that’s the case, which I don’t know, I guess I’d have to be creative and use spray paint, rash guards or anything else that would allow me to spot him at a distance.

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Have you ever been duped by a scheme? – David Lorin
Dibi: I thought I’d gone crazy when I looked at my magazine pile and noticed I had “Bird Magazine”, trying to win Ed McMahon’s Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes.
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Did Christian and Nathan play a lot together when they were kid? I know there is a 5-6 year age difference. And I don’t mean surfing and skating, but doing things like watching TV together, doing homework, maybe helping you bake cookies. Tee hee. J - Diane Clarke
Dibi: They were best friends for years and did everything together. It was a really fun time for all of us.

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Do you think Christian likes it when so many people always bring up his past in surfing and are stuck in that era? – Jess Ward
Dibi: I think he’s used to it, and I don’t think he lets it bother him one way or the other.

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Hey Dibi what do you think is the worst and ugly surfing related fashion trend of all time? – Heather Mitora
Dibi: I look back and laugh at some of the old photos, but they were contemporary during their time so they seemed cool.
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Noticed CF likes MMA you think he’ll get into it like Rory [Parker]? – Jim Willis
Dibi: Who knows what he’ll do next? That’s one of the things I like best about him.

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Does Christian still play in a band? What happened with axefuck and absolute? – Daniel Bacca
Dibi: No, not currently. Chris Williams passed away years ago and everyone else went their own ways.

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Dibi you mind being called a m.i.l.f or does it bother you?!!!! – Robert Patchuka
Dibi: My dear, I didn’t even know what it meant until I asked, and if that’s the worse thing I’m called, I guess I’ll live with it.

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Love Christian’s write-ups esp. the one of Motehers day with the photo of you and the boys! Nothing but love! How great you must feel! – Candace Nolan
Dibi: It’s been a long, very bumpy road, but life’s great right now, and I’m enjoying it to the fullest.

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Why do you think that at 35, Nathan is still in the public eye with the magazines and in the surfing world where a lot of his contemporaries are now not even relevant anymore? Hello? Anyone remember Ratboy Collins and Colin Wagschal? – Tim Egerenoff
Dibi: Nathan is an innovator, a great designer, uniquely interesting, and honestly kind. Those are qualities that make him relevant, it’s not just surfing or, like you said, none of them would be forgotten.

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Hey Dibi, who designs the pads and sandals? You or Herbie? Or both? I know both of you are artists so does that go into creating your products or not? – Evelyn Jones
Dibi: We both do, and, yes, being artistic helps. But, honestly, in many instances we have to design for a public that is often quite a bit more conservative then either of us.

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Do you think there is a difference between a surfer and a jock? Isn’t being a surfer an athelete and so many surfers are also competitive. – Wayne Wilde
Dibi: When I was growing-up, there was a real difference. But now the line is definitely blurring with the big contest money, agents, managers, trainers, corporate sponsorship by publicly traded companies, etc.  And that will be a factor that will forever change surfing. In some ways I find that very sad.
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Hey I’ll ask Dibi maybe she can ask Herbie, what happened to Herbie’s “Revenge Mono Glue” ? – Peter Tripp
Dibi: Like many things we’ve done, it’s just part of the past.

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Dibi whats the follow up with those crooks who tried to scam grandma Fletcher? – Darren Clifton
Dibi: That incident actually happened to my mom - not Herbie’s. And sorry to say there was nothing we could do except post it to let other people become aware.

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Hi Dibi what did the Nathan and Christian do for you on mother’s day? And greyson to! – Charlie Dillon
Dibi: We all met at my house and laughed a lot. It was great being together.

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HEY! Hi Dibi! I think I read someone asking you about the car commercial you guys did a long time ago. Did you guys post that up? I think this was from 1990? – Brian Guerrero
Dibi: It was a Volvo commercial that we did with Bruce Weber. Bruce sold Volvo on the idea of how cool it would be to have this wild surf family represent the “All American family” car. They loved it - until they wanted to start changing everything. It was fun at the time; I love working with Bruce, but I never had a copy of the finished product.

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There was a pic of Nathan and Herbie in 1989 or 1990 I think something like that herbie is towing in young Nathan it was in a mag maybe Surfer mag anyway you guys have that pic ? I tellin my friends Herbie first to tow Nathan and Christian and they say nahh no way. I say its TRUE there is proof!!! Maybe was this Zippers? No I do not know. – Juan Hortado
Dibi: You’re right! I’m not sure where the stills are, Herb’s out of town, but I have movies of Herb towing Christian in at Off the Wall in 1984!

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LMAO please post more photos like that of you guys at Disneyland. Makes me laugh! I love it! – Jill Gardner
Dibi: Thanks, old family photos are always fun. We don’t have many to top that as most of our times were spent at the beach.

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Hey Dibi! So my question is: What do you think is very pure and natural about surfing and what do you think is pretentious and phony about it? Thanks, Hey Dibi is great! Look forward to it all the time! – Jen Carpenter
Dibi: I think the art of surfing is very Zen like, and the sport of surfing has become just like all the other sports.
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Who movie character do you think each of you is similar to in personality. 1. Dibi 2. Herbie 3. Christen 4. Greyson Fletcher 5. Nathan Fletcher – Richard Brennen
Dibi: I think we’re our own movie, starring the Fletcher’s.

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Hey Dibi, did Greyson have to audition to get the part in John from Cincinnati or did you guys create the part with him already in mind to take the role? – Bill Naverette
Dibi: He was introduced to David Milch and hired.

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Hi Dibi, let’s write a memoir together. Between the two of us we can make the surf industry go in hiding from shame. – Sloth Fratelli
Dibi: I think a new soap opera would be great, much better then a memoir and a lot more fun!

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Will you ever have a full showcase of your brilliant artwork on display on Christian’s site here or do we only get to see them once in awhile for Hey Dibi? L - Joey Heppler
Dibi: I’m not sure, things change so fast and I have some new things I’m working on that will probably be perfect for his sight.

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Hi Dibi how are you? Read about the bastardization of the aerial maneuvers that so many of these so-called editors have been ruining. As well as the lack of recognition for Christian. Will it ever change? – Mark Toner
Dibi: I’m fine, thanks. If history is any indication, I doubt things will change much.
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Any chance we can see the video on your website or some photo still of Christian and Nathan and Bloodshot and Gadnium from the Cabo contest days? Sick ass days for sure!! Memories! – Troy Murphy
Dibi: Ah, the Fletcher’s “Cabo Classic” was some fun. I’ll try to get some clips from the video and post them when we get a new website; We’re thinking about embedding videos and not uploading it on YouTube because then Google own’s the rights.

“Will the Fletcher’s have a show like the Lawrence Welk family hour?”

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

May 08, 2011: Mother's Day

May 08, 2011: Christian, Dibi, Nathan and Greyson on Mother's Day

Well now its the Fletcher’s turn who has been the kindest to you Dib and Christian and Herbie and Nathan and Greyson? Am I missing any Fletchers? - Greg Salazar

Dibi: It’s difficult to answer the question in the manner that you’ve asked. You’ve named us individually, but I assume you mean us as a family and to that I’ll answer my Mom and Dad.

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Hey Dibi! Will Hey Dibi ever get a time slot on Siriuis with a live show from you? It would be great for the whole Fletcher Family to have a show like the Lawrence Welk family hour? Hehe but more core! - Danny Samson

Dibi: Wow, Lawrence Welk, that is a very funny visual. Who knows what will happen in the future, but we’re open for the adventure.

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Hello Dibi. Were you daddy’s little girl or mama’s little helper or none of the above? – Gordon Tiflend

Dibi: None of the above. I was the middle daughter, my sister was the student body president, my brother was the only boy, and my younger sister was the baby. Not much room in there for me, but I think in hindsight it helped make me very determined and focused for which I’m very grateful.

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Will there be Savage Beast: The New Generation starring CF and Greyson? – Tony Etechelberg

Dibi: We’re starting to work on a new “Wave Warriors” and I don’t know what comes after that.

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Why Donald Trump? Why not run with Dibi Fletcher, Christian???? UM YES PLEASE!!! ;) - Joanie Rowin

Dibi: That’s very funny, but I’m afraid we’re so NOT PC, we wouldn’t get very far. And, frankly, we’re having way more fun.

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Can my name be included if I just write: DIBI FLETCHER ROCKS!!! Without a question? Lol! – Bill Noonan

Dibi: Sure, I’m glad you want to be included, that’s what this format is about.

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Dibi where are YOUR surf photos? Let’s see them! Come on hot surf mama! – Keith Ricksum

Dibi: I surfed as a kid but never got that into it - didn’t want to compete with my sister. I was in quite a few tandem events when I was around 13. I think there may be some photos in the estate of Leroy Grannis, but I’m not sure.

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You are beautiful and smart! Do others know how lucky they are to know you? – Michelle Bennet

Dibi: Thank you, that’s very nice. I hope that all my friends and family feel about me like I feel about them.

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I love that picture of you with Christian taken by Bruce Weber. You’re so cute with your hair like that. I have seen this before, at your parents house? – Katherine Bennett-Rau

Dibi: Thanks, I love that hair also.

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Hey Dibi that is a fucking sick shirt Christian is wearing. PUTTING THE HATE BACK INTO SKATEBOARDING! Is that a custome made shirt by Christian are you guys gonna sell those? – Steve Ensell

Dibi: I think it’s pretty classic and, yes, we’re considering quite a few new prints but haven’t narrowed it down yet.

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Ever propose to Christian to maybe get rid of the skulls and guts and all things heshyan and maybe throw in some leis and lowers a nd waterfalls for his new logo? ? ? (BTW, Kidding!) – Erin Murray

Dibi: What I think is one of the most fascinating attributes about Christian, is that he could pull leis, waterfalls or anything else and still be completely authentic. It’s not the skulls that make him, that’s purely external, he himself is completely unique.

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When is Christian coming to visit us in Ireland? – Joe Kieran

Dibi: I’m sure he’d love to come, and if business were better, I’d love to send him and Greyson. So, let’s hope things turn around and perhaps you’ll see them in the future.

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Hi Dibi. Is there anyone you really miss right now in your life? - Corrine Mueller

Dibi: I try not to spend time on thinking about things not in my life, it takes the joy out of what is.

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Chrisstian has it known you are the tribel leader of fletchers! Yes! Agree? – Adrian Guerrero

Dibi: Someone had to be, and the guys would all rather be surfing, skating, or otherwise involved. So I learned how to do everything. Who do you think is the dummy in this picture?

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LOL the Donald Trump/Christian Fletcher running mates gag you guys did was great. Who thinks of all this? Christian if it’s you, you’re one mofo genius! – Trent Johnston

Dibi: I agree, Christian has the greatest sense of humor and is always willing to laugh at himself, which I think is the BEST.

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Hey Dibi, how are you and the hub doing lately? Good to see how active you guys are on FB, love all the updates! – Denise Fletcher (no relation, lol)

Dibi: We’re doing fine, thank you for asking. FB has been a very interesting way for us to get out to so many people and have fun. I think people in general took us much more serious then we take ourselves, FB has let us have some fun.

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Hey Dibi is such a hit lol I love it! How about you guys doing something with Herbie too! Like hit Up Herbie! LOL! – Pat Meade

Dibi: Thanks, I enjoy it. Herb just doesn’t have the time right now with everything else going on.

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Bloodshot! Bloodshot! Bloodshot! There’s nothing on any of the Fletcher pages about Bloodshot! Make a bloodshot fan page! Yewwwwwww! – Paul Gambia

Dibi: I’d love to do everything, but we all work full time. Plus, trying to keep up with everything everyone seems to enjoy is more than a second job. But we’ll certainly put your request in the box with the others that we just can’t get to right now.

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Hi Ms. Dibi. If I send my own picture of Greyson, Christian and Nathan can I get their autographs as well as yours and Herbie? I don’t have a photo of you and Herbie that is my own though. Thanks! – Rick Hamm

Dibi: Sure, send it with a return, self-addressed, stamped envelope and I’ll do my best.

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Astrodeck has NOT gone the way of Gotcha, MCD, Airwalks, Vision, Hot Tuna, Maui & Sons, etc and a bunch of other companies that were big back in the 80s and now are gone or trying to come back. What’s the secret? – Miles Schroeder

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Where are Christian’s old Lanty wetsuits? I will buy them. Serious. – Bradoh Parkes

Dibi: I think they’re like so much of the past, long forgotten, sorry.

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That is heavy what Nathan had to do and how he got Sion M. I hope Nathan is doing better now? – George Rojas

Dibi: Yes, I’m sure it was a difficult experience for him and everyone involved. I saw him on Mother’s Day and he spoke so nicely about Sion, I believe that’s a very good sign.

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What drives you craaaaazy? Fingernails across the chalkboard, hypocrites, back-stabbers, etc. – Lucy Wheller

Dibi; Hypocrites pretty much top my list. There are other little idiosyncrasies that piss me off, but I’m much more patient then I used to be.

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Can you give me Christian’s phone number? Well…it was worth a shot. ;) - Christina Loughlin

Dibi: I try to stay out of certain parts of CF’s life and we get along great.

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Dibi you are so rad. How do you stay so rad! – Noel Hughson

Dibi: Good genes, lots of exercise, health food, and a sense of humor.

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It’s pretty obvious you and Chrisstian are close. How great that is for you guys! But have their everf been awakeward mom/son moments? – Nutty Dale

Dibi: Plenty; I think when I had to be a parent-escort when he was in high school and I came dressed in a red leather mini skirt, red fishnet hose, purple suede boots, and a chain mail top, that certainly got his attention and we laugh about it to this day.

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What is the one absolute power you want to have and be done with? Just one thing you could do. Either for the world or in the surfing world, etc. – Rory Meadows

Dibi: I’m very much a realist and I can’t imagine with all the terrible things going on where the starting point is.

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Hi Dibi question that maybe you can run by Christian, does he keep his old boards as a collection? Many of his boards and the ads have such a vivid piece in my memory from my childhood. The big T&C sticker, the graphics, etc. Thank you. – Jim Doulph

Dibi: We’ve tried to hold on to some of the boards, and we do have quite a collection, but the boys sold many or traded many of them for whatever reasons, so I’m sure there are some floating around.

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Is Greyson ever going to grow his hair long again like he had it in JFC? – Melanie Jeffson

Dibi: I don’t know. I’ll bet he probably doesn’t either.

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Do you think we are better off with Twitter and Facebook or do you think this is all good? Just an opinion on what you think. Thank you. Raymond Havissey

Dibi; It doesn’t matter what I think; they’re here to stay.

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Ever think about bringing back think fast with the hot rods and stuff? – Kale Fritz

Dibi: Yes, I’ve thought about it, but right now I’m so busy trying to keep the company alive I can’t afford to diversify. But if things turn around it could well be in our future.

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What is your opinion on gay rights? And gay surfers? – Sostoked Wedger

Dibi: I don’t really have one, not having personally had to deal with it, I’m sorry to say that it hasn’t been top on my list. But if you’re asking if I’m homophobic, not in the least.

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Does Nathan bleach his hair? He always has a good blond/orange tuft on his hair but could the sun really bleach it that light considering he has such dark-looking hair now? – B.T. Renniger

Dibi: No, he doesn’t, it’s really the sun.

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My Friend said Greyson is going to be starring in a new movie with Ryan Sheckler about going to a skate university. When is this going to come out? – Tracy Whitman

Dibi: Your friend is completely off-base. Greyson’s having fun exactly where he’s at for the time being.

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Happy Mothers Day Dibi. Your a wonderful loving mother, an inspiration and dudes totally think your hot! lol It’s all true! Here’s to you..:) – Barbie Difrenza

Dibi: Thank you, I appreciate the well wishes.

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Hey there Dibi! Happy Mother’s Day! Do CF and Nathan do anything for you in particular? - Jen Kroize

Dibi: Thanks, this was the first time I got to see them together in a long time and it was GREAT!

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I agree with Christian. What’s up with Snips and Kanga now trying to act like their so in support of the airs when before they couldn’t accept it? What’s your take on this Dib? – Casey Deveroll

Dibi: People all usually change with time, but it sure takes some sooooooo much more time then others.

Thanks, Mom.

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

The most important men in Dibi's life.

(The most important men in Dibi’s life: Christian, Walter, Greyson, Herbie, and Nathan)

Let’s face it, I’ve put both of my parents through hell. But with everything that we’ve gone through, they’ve always had my back and dealt with things the best way they knew how. Without their love and support…who knows?

I’m really stoked now. Every day, I work with them at Astrodeck and we laugh, argue, and just deal with our day-to-day lives and the random people and situations that come with it. Right now is just a really great time for me. For all of us, I think. And having my kid Greyson with me is just icing on the cake.

But, anyway, I just wanted to take this time to thank my mom. Really fucking thank her. She is the glue in our family that binds us all together. She’s stronger than any of us. Despite the fact that she’s been called Walter Hoffman’s daughter or Herbie Fletcher’s wife or Christian and Nathan’s mom or Greyson’s grandma, she’s the one and only Dibi and her presence and heart are bigger than any of ours combined.

I love my mom and I’m also very lucky to have her as a friend. I hope the rest of you are fortunate enough to have that with your moms and acknowledge it.

Happy Mother’s Day.

HEY DIBI IN JULY

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

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.

Back With A Vengeance

Friday, April 9th, 2010

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.

Surfer-turned-Wrestler Christian "Savage Beast" Fletcher

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