“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

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!

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Hey Dibi: “What is each of the Fletcher’s legacy?”

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

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

(200 pounds of Italian Crystal Alabaster, with 400 pound black granite base, and Koa little wood. Sculpted by Dibi Fletcher)

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What is each of the Fletcher’s legacy esp you Dibi? - Tracy Weare

Dibi: I believe it’s a bit early to tell. I don’t think I’ve done my best work yet, and assume that when the final chapter is almost done I’ll still feel like I’m a work in progress.

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Hiya Dibi! How have you changed as a mother and wife? - Jenelle Smythe

Dibi: I believe being a mother and a wife changed the person I would become dramatically. Had I not had the responsibility of being a care taker for so many others and lived a life just for myself, I’m sure I would have made other choices, but I will never know and I’m grateful that I’ve made the right ones for my family.

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Dear Dibi, has Ann Landers sued you yet? - Josh Cletnocick

Dibi: No yet, but certainly don’t want to count anything out.

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Hey Dibi, what kind of surfboard does Greyson ride? Who shapes his quiver? - Ron Massey

Dibi: He rides a 5′8″ thruster at present, but is having a few new ones made for Hawaii. His most recent boards are by Timmy Patterson.

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Why isnt there a Greyson fletcher pad? - Dillon Richeare

Dibi: He surfs for fun and really enjoys it, but would never want to think he had his own pad just because he’s a Fletcher.

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Do you think anyone will ever ride or surpass a wave like Nathen’s? - Troy Marjahr

Dibi: It’s about the swell, and I don’t know that there will be another like it anytime soon, but who knows with acts of nature.

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Have you ever asked Joyce what her opinoin is about womens surfing now? - Larry Freeman

Dibi: I really don’t think she follows women’s surfing that much now, so I don’t think she’d feel qualified to comment.

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Is there a kind of question you refuse to answer or are you open to anything? - Jim Herrera

Dibi: Pretty much, but if it’s just crass or vulgar, why bother?

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What is your least favorite food or flavor in the world!!!!! - Abe Neuwirth

Dibi: Apple Stix!!!! Got sick on it as a kid, and now can’t even stand the smell.

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herbie started out competing seems like he stopped and got into the biz. is this true? - Robert Gaynes

Dibi: He competed on and off for years, was in a contest a few weeks ago in fact. But, we had a family, and that takes dough, so off to work we went.

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Your artwork is AMAZEBALLS! Do you ever sell any of it? - Ben Willis

Dibi: I have on and off for years, but lately I’ve been doing a lot more writing then painting or sculpting, I guess it kind of involved out of necessity, but it’s rewarding.

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Favorite shaved ice flavor?

- Erin Goehller

Dibi: Really can’t say; haven’t had one in years, but I used to like rainbow.

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Ever gonna do a Dside with Archy? He’s been with Astrodeck forevers! - Marty Jimenez

Dibi: Yes, I’ve been thinking about good questions.

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What contests is Greyson going to compete in next year? The kid rips! - Phil Martinsen

Dibi: Can’t say for sure, but it looks like he’ll do a couple of the international bowl contests, Coastal Carnage, X Games and I’m sure other things will pop up that he will want to be involved in.

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Hey Dibi, ask CF if he wants to join our Soccer Team! We need him to fly over the comp’s heads! Lmao! - Ted Ingliss

Dibi: That sounds fun. I’ll let him know.

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Are Christian and Nathan a product of their environment? If they lived in Iowa, you think they’d be husking corn? Ha! - Sam Saize

Dibi: I think they’d probably be driving Nascar or racing motorcycles. Something speedy.

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What is the ugliest piece of fashion you have ever worn? - Mark Felten

Dibi: I’ve always loved to dress up and have been fortunate to have had a mother that sewed well and my Dad owned a fabric business, so I really can’t think I ever wore anything I’d have considered ugly as I would have completely refused!!

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Does the stance skiip a geneartion> Herbie regular, christian & nathan goofys, Greyson regular. Dibi you surf? Your stance? - Steven Foxe

Dibi: Funny, isn’t it? I’ve surfed when I was young and I’m left handed and goofy foot.

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Why are surfers afraid to skate? - Roger Hildreth

Dibi: I guess they’re afraid of getting hurt?? I don’t really know, both my boys always skated.

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Just saw Chromatic so sickkkkkkkkkkk! Nathan and Christian should come out with a film Together! Any thoughts on this? - Chris Martinez

Dibi: Watch for the new Wave Warrior’s!!

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What has been the WORST travel experience you and the family have had? - Ryan Phelps

Dibi: Hard to tell, they all become hilarious in hindsight.

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I read somewhere that CF is actually born in Hawaii????? tripout! always thought he was born and bred cali lmao - Mike Garcia

Dibi: Herb and I were living on the North Shore, and Christian was born in Kahuku hospital.

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Whats truly pathetic and repulsive to you? – Dean Quinn

Dibi: The sense of entitlement that so many people seem to have and the feeling of victimhood that goes along with it.

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Did the boys have chores growing up? - Jamie Antonio

Dibi: Yeah, they weren’t great at them, and a lot of times it was easier for me to just do it. Not great for them, but I had to make choices as to what battles to fight and frankly stuff on the floor just isn’t in the Top 20.

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My brothers name is Nathan my name is Christian. We can’t skate we suck at surfing. Our

parents are Methodists and aren’t in the industry. Why is life unfair? - Christian Wright

Dibi: That’s very funny! Can’t answer the question, but I’ll ask you one: Do you think that there have been times when Christian and Nathan wished we weren’t in the industry??

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What do the Fletchers think of the new gen of aerialists? Anyone impress esp christian? - Greg Lowe

Dibi: We all wonder, “What took surfers so long???” I think Christian really enjoys watching the young surfers and is still amused that it still seems to be a mystery to the judges and announcers.

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“Hey Dibi, are you anti-establishment?”

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

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

(Dibi Fletcher in her element.)

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Hey, Dibi are you anti-establishment? - Mark Rowigan

Dibi: I’m for much smaller government, and more personal responsibility.

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Out of all the guys, Herbie, christian, nathan & greyson who do you think is the best over all at the family business of Astro deck, surf, skate ECT… and why ? - Phil Knoke

Dibi: I’m a little confused, if you’re referring to Astrodeck the business, I’m the best, hands down, and they will all agree. If you’re asking who’s the best at surfing, skating, they’re all great in their own way, and I never compare them.

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Hi Dibi, what would you think if your family was from Indiana?” Would you be gifted farmers to? Lmao! - Jake Hatched

Dibi: I assume so; we’re all pretty driven. I guess the guys would probably be on the NASCAR circuit or stunt flying or something else extreme.

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Who is up next for a Dside Int? - Ryan Nolan

Dibi: Not sure, there’s quite a few interesting guys coming to town soon. I’ll see who stops by and go from there.

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Hey Dibi! Who is your favorite surfer? Who is your favorite surfer as a PERSON? - Tim Reno

Dibi: Don’t have ONE in particular in both cases.

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OK.. here’s one I’ve often wondered about.. two part question.. 1. Besides seagulls, do all birds poop in flight.. and 2. What percentage of the population has been birdie pooped on? I hope my questions are worthy of a response. Sincerely, Poopsie - Gloria Cribbes

Dibi: I’m sure if you’re that interested you can find out what you’re looking for with a thorough Google search. I honestly don’t give a shit.

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Here’s mine, who has been you’re favorite person to interview and why? If you could interview anyone, would it be? - Alex Cobbs

Dibi: I’ve enjoyed interviewing each person while I was doing it, and found out something interesting about them that I hadn’t know before. I have a very long varied list and hopefully will keep adding to it.

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Dibi, if Christian had a little girl named Gracin, do you think he would have spoiled her rotten? He seems like a WONDERFUL father to Greyson! - Gina Shannon

Dibi: Who knows, I’d just be guessing if I tried to answer. I’m sure he would have loved having a girl. I think most men do.

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Hi Dibi. What has been the biggest personal shock of your life? & the biggest world related shock? - Andrew McGillohey

Dibi: There have been a lot of them, and each was horrific going through them, but with the advantage of hindsight, they are what’s taught me the most. I think 9/11 rates up there and as it was yesterday it was very much in the collective conscious.

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when is christian gonnna fuck up slater haha - ross jasso

Dibi: They’re quite good friends and enjoy hassling each other immensely.

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Did justin roberson really rip that hard? We here for a good time not a long time apply here for sure - Frank Eckhart

Dibi: He was quite a good surfer, and sadly it was over too soon.

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Hey Dibi did you guys produce the The Next Invasion that skate dvd with Greyson like from 10 years ago or something? Do you guys sell it? - Isaiah Crowner

Dibi: No, we did not. I’m not sure where you could get a copy. Search YouTube, seems like everything’s there.

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Wheres the Christian Fletcher progression surf contest in memory of Ry Anderson gonna be? Lets get Murdered!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Josh Hesson

Dibi: Don’t know, haven’t heard anything about it.

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Hi Dibi. I really enjoyed your D-Side with Walter Hoffman, who I understand is your father. What a royal family indeed! Did you have family pressures and expectations to be a part of this surf industry to Walter being your father and Herbie being your husband? - Tiff Warren

Dibi: What do you think??? I really can’t say as I have nothing to compare my life to except my own experiences and it seemed wacky-normal to me.

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hey dibi,whats your take on todays surf scene?how has it changed over the years,like how mainstream its become,and how would u prefer it to be for the next generation? - Kyle Aye

Dibi: I don’t have any choice as to how it’s going to be in the future. I can only do what I can do to help the future remember the past and try to interview all the cool people that have be involved.

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Hey Dibi! Naming Christian after the worlds most famous mutineer ‘Fletcher Christian’ did you know he was a Pirate at birth? - Wes Makepeace

Dibi: He made it extremely obvious early on!

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When you see your sons surf or Greyson skate are you critical and want them to do better or is it is what it is? Greyson is ripping hard btw! - Joe Henners

Dibi: I always want them to do their best. I advise them more on financial matters, and they all talk more tech among themselves.

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What was Christians favorite baby food? I would like to know so I can raise a super human also. - John Winchester

Dibi: I made all the baby food. With the steamed veggies, I threw rice cereal in the blender and occasionally a drop of honey, and he slept great. Mashed avos for lunch, papaya for breakfast, etc. #homemadewithlovinghands

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What were Herb’s Charms and idiosyncrasy’s what made you marry him and start the Tribe? i guess if you can roll all three into one it gives all a glimpse into that rich tapestry of your Clans…Aloha - Tyler Dirden

Dibi: Herb was honest, trustworthy, talented, caring, fun, and a great surfer!

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What time do the surfers start? - Eric Legerton

Dibi; I guess that’s optional; Nathan surfs in the AM and so does CF, but Nathan’s AM is before 12PM, and CF’s is after. So I guess the answer is whenever it suits their particular preference.

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Hi Dibi. I am a admirer and fan of Greyson. I love that he is with Flip. Can you ask him for me what made him ride with Flip? Thank you. - Amber Riley

Dibi: They were the perfect fit. He is very stoked to be on the team.

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Are you open to having a reality show based on the Fletcher’s? It would make a killing! - Bryce Jones

Dibi: NO, NO, NO!!!

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Hi Dibi, did you ever do any mellow activities with Christian and Nathan when they were kids? Or was it full bore, full core all the time? - Craig Amhardt

Dibi: We did all the things every family does together. Bedtime stories, Christmas, trips to grandparents. The usual… what might have been unusual in that time was my dad did all the fun things that the guys do now so they had an early start.

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Dibi tell Christian and Bones and Nathan and Woodcock to get Greyson in and reform Bloodshot! Round 2! - Pistol Pete

Dibi: Way too late and too many seperate paths to ever have that as a reality.

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jet ski. waimea. remember. did you blow a green to enjoy a day like that. great - Fernando Jose Silva Ramos

Dibi: I assume that you are referring to Herb’s epic jet ski ride at Waimea. Never seen anything like it since.

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What did you think of that letter Jeff Booth wrote a long time ago? What do you think of it now? Did you ever understand the reason behind what he wrote and the others signed? - Scott Attrein

Dibi: I thought it was stupid at the time, and I’m sure he’s regretted it. Times were different then and most people don’t like change and fight to keep the status quo - how ever stifling that might be.

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Should nun-chucks be legalized? - Trenton Damian Manson

Dibi: I didn’t know they were illegal, as I have never used them. I’m sorry to say I haven’t given the question much thought. I’d have to study it more thoroughly to give an opinion.

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Hey Dibi, what’s it like being married and raising pro surfers along with Greyson? Sounds like a fun family haha - Luke Styron

Dibi: I don’t know any different, it’s the life I have. Some of it’s fantastically fun, some is hard as hell. But one thing: it’s never boring.

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What is something you would never do in a billion years? - Wayne Rutherford

Dibi: Hard to say, as everything depends on circumstances. There’s plenty of things I do presently I never would have thought I’d be doing.

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on one of my favorite shows “John from Cincinnati” what happened to Shawnie Yost on the last episode? where did John take him? lol. I had to ask because I love the show and it bums me out to no end the way it ended - Jason Castiglioni

Dibi: I have no idea, and could care less.

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Hi Dibi:) Does Wally still Steer his 4 man Canoe,when they surf is Up?? - Nohea Rochlen

Dibi: Yes girl, four of them were out the other day, average age 80, with Wally steering.

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How many jetskis did herbie destroy in his first year at pipeline - Josh Evenson

Dibi:He managed to keep his jet ski going for quite some time. We couldn’t afford another, so you learn to take care of the toys you’ve got.

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Hey dibi what was it like when christian and nathan were kids - Matt Soriano

Dibi: It was great! We had the best time, got to travel, go to the beach, have so much fun. I don’t think you could do it today. There’s so many frickin’ rules, laws, people. It’s not the same.

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“Hey Dibi, what was it like to raise two complete bad asses?”

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

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

hey dibi, what is your take on nonviolent offenders in prison?people in prison for pot possesion.what can we do to persuade congress to reconsider to instead make programs for nonviolent drug offenders rather than send them off to prison.1 in 4 people are in prison for a nonviolent crime.what would you do,if you had the power,to make a safe alternative for nonviolent offenders? - Kyle Aye

Dibi: I think the system is completely broken. The war on drugs a complete bust. Take a look at Mexico. I’m afraid I’m not qualified to make a rash statement on how to fix it, as everything seems to come with huge unintended consequences and I really haven’t studied the situation in depth enough to give an educated answer.

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What was it like to raise two complete badasses? - Cliff McCrary

Dibi: Life with the boys has been a challenge, a pleasure, a million laughs, nail biting, and an extravaganza!

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Hey there Dibi, what are some accomplishments outside of surfing that you are proud of with Christian and Nathan? - John Raleigh

Dibi: Surfing is what they do - not who they are - I’m very proud of who they are as men.

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Who has the LAST Word??? - Nohea Rochlen

Dibi: That’s funny, I suppose it depends on the situation, but I would always hope it’s the one with the best idea.

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Real Bacon or turkey bacon ? - Dave Winfield

Dibi: I don’t eat either, so I would suppose it’s the one you like the best.

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Come on Dibi, give us something to chomp on. What’s something about Christian that we’d be pleasantly surprised to know about? Does he help little old ladies across the street? Does he cook breakfast for you? There’s gotta be something anti-Christian that’s actually very very Christian! Lmao! - Phil Creager

Dibi: He’s great with little old ladies and always says that manners are free and is always surprised that more people don’t have them.

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So Christian is the King of Airs and Nathan’s made his mark with the raddest craziest tube ever. What can we expect from Greyson? A 10 minute flight into orbit as he flies from one ramp to another? - Tim Huett

Dibi: Wow, that sounds pretty cool. My hope for him is that he gets to be and do whatever’s best for him.

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Nathan is a fucking beast!!! Way deserved at the Billabong XXL!!! Do you Dibi think he will ever top that monster wave? Does he? - Clark Nesmith

Dibi: Hard to say; that was the swell of a lifetime. So I guess a lot would depend on nature, and that’s certainly unpredictable.

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What is a fond childhood memory with the Great Walter Hoffman? - Bill J. Kemp

Dibi: I remember driving on PCH in the green Chevy station wagon, checking the surf until we finally parked, and walking through the jungle to get to Trestles and spend the day. It was a great way to spend a childhood.

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did you ever come up with nicknames for christian and nathan that they are ashamed of? - Fernanda Albuquerque

Dibi: I don’t think so. I think they’re pretty good with the childhood stuff. I believe they both feel that they’ve been extremely fortunate.

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Were there early signs of Nathan’s bravado as a child that you witnessed? - Marc Stinson

Dibi: Nathan always did everything with Christian, who was five years older, so he pushed himself to really excel at an early age just to keep up.

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Hi Dibi. So has Herbie ever used wax? He-he-he - Kiaela Nishei

Dibi: I’m sure before he made Astrodeck (back in the dark ages of surfing) he probably used wax.

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Dibi your artwork is amazing. Christian posts up photos now and then and it’s no wonder he is the way he is with such a creative person for a mother! Is Christian an artist in his own right? - Lindsey Nance

Dibi: Most definitely. I always thought as a surfer he was the first abstract expressionist.

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Hi Dibi! What are Christian and Nathan and Herbie’s favorite foods? What is your favorite dish? - Christina Straye

Dibi: i’m really not sure what the guys favorite food is anymore. Mine is spinach salad. Boring, huh??

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Man I can’t get an answer out of Christian so maybe you can help dibi?? Will you guys ever release Tweak Freaks on DVD???? BEST SURF MOVIE EVER! - Peter Lindstrom

Dibi: No, it’s not worth it, sorry to say. It’s expensive to have it reformatted and as soon as one person buys it, it’s instantly on YouTube, so it just becomes an out of pocket expense and business is very tough, so I can’t afford to make one mistake. But, it’s always nice to hear someone likes our work, thanks!

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I remember the Interview Magazine interview and photos. Did the Fletcher Family ever have a feature in Rolling Stone or GQ? - David Wahl

Dibi: No, we’ve been in a lot of random nonsurf publications, but not the ones you’ve mentioned. But, who knows what’s around the corner?

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Was there ever a declaration from either CF or NF that they would be pro surfers or was this just a gradual assumption that they would be? - Matt Wilson

Dibi: No, never. They just grew into it naturally.

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Damn Dibi! Nathan looks like that actor Benicio Del Toro. He ever get that from anyone or am I totally high? - Steven Ross

Dibi: I’ve always thought there was a resemblance myself, so I suppose we’re both high.

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Do you think professional athelets get pay to much and if surfing was in league of basketball and getting paid would you still think they are or aren’t getting pay too much? - Libretto De la Rosa

Dibi: Surfers don’t get paid anything like basketball players, and I can’t say what they should be paid. I’m a capitalist and I guess the correct answer is whatever the market will bear.

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Axfuxx, Absolut, Bloodshot, Mutilage, Fletcher, etc. Are Nathan & Christian still playing music? By themselves or with other bands? - Jim Brougham

Dibi: Nathan still plays for personal enjoyment, Christian has been spending a lot of time recently working with a friend on custom bikes.

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Is that Nathan Fletcher Facebook Fan Page legit? Or is it a fake? Do you know Dibi? - Kevin Ferguson

Dibi: Yes, it is legit.

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Dibi you look so wonderful and amazing! Is it good genes, good health and exercise, the fountain of youth? Kudos my lady! Keep up all the great work – I love reading your posts! - Nate Schaffer

Dibi: Thanks, that’s very nice, I appreciate it.

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Have you made a art piece that exemplifies your two sons, and what does it mean to you?,more like a feeling… love you all. XOXO. I believe any question must include her art;) also any abstract realizations of her offspring …insight from mother to boys - Melody Miller

Dibi: I’ve done many paintings of the boys in the past, and during the process it did give me a lot of time to think about them which I think was really terrific. I don’t have as much time to paint now, I do a lot of writing and that seems to be very satisfying for the present.

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Should the mentally ill smoke weed? - Eric Trench

Dibi: I don’t know, maybe it would be a real buzz kill for them.

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Why does kiteboarding get a bad rap? Did Herb ever Kiteboard? - Scott Werner

Dibi: I don’t know why it would get a bad rap, I think it would be hard as hell and fun as heck. Herb never had the opportunity, but I’m sure he’d love it.

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Congrats to Greyson for making it on to the Flip Team. Is this his first board sponsor? Find that really hard to believe! Is he riding for any kicks company? - Randy Westheff

Dibi: He’s had other sponsors in the past, but he’s really become serious in the last couple of years and I think Flip is a great fit.

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“Hey Dibi, do you think surfers really are that beach bum stereotype?”

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

: This is one of the first sculptures that Dibi Fletcher has ever done. It is called “The Fortune Teller”.

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

Hey Dibi, do you think with all the recent quakes, the earth is reshifting and reshaping? – Daniel Verouse

Dibi: Yes, just like it has since the beginning of time.

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Dibi do you have a favorite surfer other than Walter, Herbie, Joyce, Christian & Nathan? - Tim Culkyn

Dibi: I enjoy watching anyone with great style.

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Do you think surfers really are that beach bum stereotype or do you think a lot of them are prosperous and creative thinkers? – Mark Constance

Dibi: I think stereotypes of any group are a mistake; it’s being mentally lazy to heap people into preconceived sub-categories to dismiss them. There are all types of people that surf and it’s been a pleasure being part of a great community.

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Dibi I am going to be Nathan’s cheering section at the Billabong XXL ! What do you think?? Nathan to win it all! – Jacob Roy

Dibi: I’d love to see him win something, but in surf, you certainly never know.

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Does Herb still jet ski and do towins at Off the Wall! Lmao! Good times! – Keone Araceli

Dibi: No, like everything that seemed fun at the time, you wouldn’t be able to do it now, there’s too many laws that prohibit most types of fun.

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Dibi I value your opinion. What is your opinion about getting trainers and personal coaches and agents for these kids who want to become pro surfers and putting them on special diets and taking them out of regular school for home-schooling? – PK Billings

Dibi: I remember how free it was to be a kid. I think it’s really sad to miss it - both for the kid and the parents.

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You wear many hats Mrs. Fletcher. Interviewer wrtter, artist dancer businesswomen. If you pick one just one which would be your biggest desire? – Guilherme Radaccio

Dibi: Hard to say. I don’t think that I can really separate any of the above as they all make me who I am. I love learning new things and I think that keeps me going and engaged in everything around me. I used to play subliminal tapes for CF when he was asleep that said “I love to study” - I don’t think they made much of an impression on him, but to this day when I pick up a book it’s like I can hear that in the background. Those tapes worked great on me!

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Why a new wave warriors now? Not that I am complaining just curious after all these years. It will be so sick I just know it! – Brent Hillstrom

Dibi: It just felt right!

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Hi Dibi! J You rock!!! I’m raising 3 little groms myself and I can’t tell you how much fun I have with them while they still drive me nuts! The bad days are outnumbered by the good, fun days and I just wanted to say that I am so happy to see Christian alive and well! J - Sara Bruce

Dibi: Thank you, that’s very nice. I can’t tell you how much fun the last couple of years have been with Christian and Greyson living and working with me. It’s so much extra work and hassle, but so amazingly rewarding, too. Enjoy the time with the kids, sounds like an old cliche but it’s truly over before you know it.

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When are Christian and Nathan and Herbie gonna be featured in a surf mag for a family surf trip? Their trip to Bali was one of my favorite articles. – Kelvin Troy

Dibi: Not sure, but the unexpected seems to happen all the time, so hopefully that will be something they can look forward to in the near future.

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Is CF a conservative??? – Mike Donaghue

Dibi: I’m not sure what you’re asking. He’s a capitalist, believes in gun rights, equal pay, smaller government, less rules and regulations, don’t you??

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Dibi did you and Herbie finance or were investors with F.A.B.? – Josh Morro

Dibi: NO, we never had anything to do with F.A.B.

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How long did you and Herbie live in Oahu? Heard Christian was actually born there! Why’d you move to SC? – Jon Laurel

Dibi: We lived there off and on for quite a few years when we were young. Yes, Christian was born there and we moved so we could make a living and do a lot of things we would have been unable to if we had stayed on the North Shore. It was the right choice for us.

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Dibi why did you do a D Side with Eddie? He’s not worth it! Come on! Let’s see you do some interviews with real Hawaiians not some wannabe Hawaiian who’s really from Hawthorne or Carson or wherever the hell he’s really from in Cali. – Dan Howard

Dibi: I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview so many different people, and some you may like and some you may not, that’s entirely your choice.

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I know deep down Christian is a nice guy no matter how he portrays himself. Am I wrong Dibi? – Gina Roberts

Dibi: I think he’s great, and I’m not quite sure how you think he portrays himself, but i see him everyday and enjoy his company immensely.

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Can you post up photos of Greyson Fletcher surfing? J - Kendall Brougham

Dibi: I’m sure they’ll be popping randomly through the summer.

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How come you guys don’t make Astrodeck stickers? Need to see your team riders represent! Or sell em to me J – Steve Ramos

Dibi: It’s another expense and it’s hard enough to finance what we’re already doing. But I’d love to in the future.

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Hey Dibi, do you follow the world tour or is it pretty much pffffffft in your opinion? Or if you are, who ya rootin’ for? – Megan Grenfield

Dibi: The guys here always have the contest on and I watch a few of the heats, but I don’t really pay that much attention to it.

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WHAT IS THE WEIRDEST THING YOU’VE EATEN OR LIKE TO EAT ?? I LIKE TO EAT KETCHUP WITH GRAPE JELLY ON RICE! TRY IT! – Adam Bragen

Dibi: I like jalapeno, garlic, lemon, carrot and beet juice.

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Hi Dibi. Who will be featured in the new Wave Warriors movie and what will it be called? – Jim Dolph

Dibi: Working title is “Wave Warriors” and as it’s a work in progress, we’ll have to wait and see.

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Dibi, no disrespect but what the HELL was John From Cincinnati all about? I couldn’t follow the plot! – Pete Christaine

Dibi: I have no idea what it was about, and it’s no disrespect to me. Look to the writers.

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Simple enough question, Dibs, but don’t think I’ve ever heard them say it. Who are Nathan and Christian’s favorite one person all time fave surfer? – Noah Schwartz

Dibi: I have no idea. Christian just yelled from the other room “Herbie” so there you have it.

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I remember Local Motion, Gotcha, MCD, A.P.E. Gloves, Surfers Alliance, Bad Boy Club, Jimmy’z and so many other brands that are now all gone. Do you consider yourselve of having made it since you are still around and so many others have not! – Gary Traffler

Dibi: I still feel like we’re a work in progress, don’t tell me I’m dead and just don’t know it!

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Awhile back CF posted some photos of you and him receiving an award from the Marines. Thanks for supporting out troops! Not to take away anything from the greenies but it’d be really wonderful if the surf and skate industry recognized our troops every now and then too! – Janet Ebertelle

Dibi: Couldn’t agree more!! I started a charity, Zryder, to put on events for the military but haven’t been able to spend much time at it recently. Hope to do so again soon.

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What’s right with surfing, Dibi? What’s wrong with surfing? – Nick Franklyn

Dibi: I guess it’s the same as every other sport, the good, the bad, and the ugly. You pick!

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Why are surfers so comfortable changing in and out of their wetsuits in front of each other, and going around shirtless with their trunks exposing their ass cracks and calling each other bros yet seem to be the most homophobic group ever? What’s your opinion on it Dib? – Brian Torvin

Dibi: I have no idea, the guys I know could care less and I can’t speak for others.

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Hey Dibi have Christian Nathan herb ever experienced a near drowning experience? – Sam Miles

Dibi: I’m sure they have, but so far so good.

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Hi dibi Fletcher were you stay home mom or always work astredock? – Felipe Immanuel

Dibi: I stayed at home until Nathan was 16. It was great, I had a painting studio at the house and a sculpting studio out at my Mom’s stables, and plenty of time to spend with the boys.

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Can you ask Christian when he was surfing in the WSA’s and NSSA’s who his competition was and when he was doing the PSAA tour who he felt his competition was there? Did he ever do the ASP? Thanks. – Ray Saucedo

Dibi: David Eggers in the NSSA. Evan Caples, Steve Ward, and Dino Andino in the PSAA. He had done ASP events, but after a few decided that he would enjoy surfing a lot more if he took another route.

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“Hey Dibi, Is It Wrong To Place Such Idol Worship On Surfers…”

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

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

Hey Dib,China will own america in the next decade.Do you think you will outsource Astrodeck to American labour in Mexico,or,will surfing be banned by then? – Scott Needham

Dibi: I’m thinking of taking Mandrian lessons ASAP. Tried to manufacture in Mexico some time ago and it was a complete disaster. Frisbee and football are now banned on Los Angles beaches, can surfing be far behind??

—————————————————————————————————————————————–Hi Dibi, do you believe in the old adage your damned if you do and your damned if you don’t? – Pete Heller

Dibi: Doesn’t it seem like the perfect saying sometimes? Like all the other old clichés my mom quoted constantly. They became an old adage because they fit the situation “like a glove” - another one.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? do private school yearbooks have a best dressed superlative in the yearbook? – Noah MacKenzie

Dibi: I like being where I’m at. There are certainly things that I’d like to change, but every age is a challenge, and you learn so much along the way; I’d never like to sacrifice what I know for more physical prowess, it just doesn’t happen like that and I try to be a realist.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Do you think Nathan will one day win Mavericks or The Eddie? – Chris Leif

Dibi: I’d love that for him - he certainly has the talent - but a contest has a million variables and everyone out there has the talent. That’s what makes a contest exciting.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Hey Dibster! Quick silly question has Herbie ever had buzzed short hair! Or a mohawl! Or does he leave that to C Hristian? LMAO! – Bryan Jenah

Dibi: Herb had long hair in the 60’s, homemade embroidered clothes, and all the accoutrements of cool, but has since kept his hair short and easy for him to take care of.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Dibi don’t you hate it when you’ve said something really funny or witty and some dork repeats your joke and tries to claim it as his own? – Marc Dennison

Dibi: Dude, I’m surrounded by plagerists. I have rather a different sense of humor and biting commentary that people like to lift as their own. I’m used to it, as a woman, and I hate to use that, but all the guys around me can testify it SUCKS being me. The stuff I say is much better accepted by a guy, so in the end, if the message is out and it’s on point, I guess I’ll suck it up, as usual, and hope that I’m big enough to be grateful that what I say is worth plagerizing.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-You guys need more CF shirts! I have the og and the new skull but I need more! Any chance of some Nathan shirts too? – Jeff Hoppler

Dibi: We’re working on new designs now, and will be doing something with Nathan for Wave Warriors in the spring.

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I am a beginner surfer and I am enjoying it so far. My question is about traction pads. Why don’t surfers just put traction pad up and down all over the board? SUP people seem to have traction on their boards all over but not shortboarders. Thank you. – Kyle Konrad

Dibi: First, SUP guys stand on the board, they do not lay on it to paddle, so they don’t get rashed on the knees, nipples, etc. Second, shortboarding is about weight and traction all over would add enough to be noticeable. Back pad and front foot where the feet actually go is a perfect combo for plenty of grip.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-I’ve got to get the Greyson calendar! – Sunny Roberts

Dibi: I’m so sorry, it was sold out instantly, I didn’t even get one for myself.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Do you have your own website dibi? Or a blog it would be great! I would subscribe! J - Emily Gustavsen

Dibi: Thanks! But at present I don’t have the time to keep it up. It’s hard to get to everything as is, but this is a bit of fun and I enjoy it.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-The calendar is fucking the best thing I’ve seen in a long time! Classic! I’ll chip in even more to the Unicorn Foundation if Greyson signs it for me! Please? J - Tanya Amquist

Dibi: I’m sorry, we’re completely sold out! Next year, we will do a larger run; we had no idea they’d be so popular. And I think the Unicorn Foundation was a stroke of genius.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Is there a “trend” that you wish had STAYED in the surf industry? – Dan Carmichael

Dibi: No, I love change and I’m always thrilled with “New”.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Ms. Dibi, you are so beautiful. A regal woman I do know this. I would like to ask your opinion on what you think makes a driven man look successful. A wonderful set of cufflinks? A nice watch? Thank you, mi amor. – Marcus Osuna

Dibi: I think it’s an individual choice. I’ve known a lot of driven men that wear neither. I personally adore accessories for myself and always have.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Is it inevitable that we as parents end up saying and doing things just like our own parents did and that we swore we would never repeat? – Tim Roehr

Dibi: Yes, you fall back on what you were taught, especially in a pinch. But do yourself a favor and really think about waht you say, so it’s what you really mean, not some habitual reaction.

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– Devon Weller

Dibi: No, at present he enters them randomly, but he’ll start putting his schedule together more seriously in the near future.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-hey dibi. who are our creators? – Jumbo Karakuchi

Dibi: I’m not quite sure what you’re asking. Please make it a bit more clear and I’ll do my best to answer.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-History lesson dibi? Back in the 60s Malibu seemed to be known for beach and surf as far as popular culture. So how did Orange County become the hotbed? – Adam McCarthy

Dibi; The magazine, the surfboard manufacturing, the clothing were all taking root in Orange County, and it became the hub of the surf business and that is what made it then and now the “hotbed”.

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– Jenna Law

Dibi: Funny, I’d never think that. I always feel like I haven’t done enough.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Hey Dibi is it true that good surfers get to spend eternal life in Fiji and bad surfers spend purgatory in Ohio when they pass away? – Cesar Saiz

Dibi: Christian said “Ohio has a sick skatepark” so maybe your theory could use some work?

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Dibi: I don’t think so, I think he would have been proud of them no matter what they chose to do as long as they did it to the best of their ability.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-What is all the Fletchers favorite movie? I think I read once Nathan or was it Christian liked Road Warrior. What about you and Herb dibi? Just wondering. – Samuel Kurtz

Dibi: I adore ’40s movies that I grew watching with my mom, where women were dames and more often than not had a gun in their purse, and men wore suits and fedoras, anything Film Noir. I’m not sure of Herb’s favorite movie, but he loves the history channel.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-What can I write to get Christian to respond??? – Robert Perry

Dibi: I don’t know, he has his own way of doing things, as always.

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Hey Dibi, is it wrong to place such idol worship on surfers, skaters, etc? I mean come on is Andy Irons really a hero? The guy died from drugs. A great surfer, yes. But hero? Your opinion Dibi! – Thom Kraust

Dibi: I don’t think it’s the surfers or skaters that consider themselves heroes. They have the same insecurities, and self doubt as all of the rest of us. It’s the media and constant need for content that drives it. I think people can do heroic things, but when put under the magnifying glass they’re still human and as such, I think anyone should be careful when picking someone to idolize.

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I hate working out. I want to you know if Christian or Nathan do anything or do they just surf skate enough and that’s it? I wonder if Dibi thinks 360’s are cool on a wave or played out ? Is it just ok to do a 360 take off? than one on the same wave is that to much ? Or is it only ok to do a 360 on a floater and come down with speed ? – Tom Scillia

Dibi: Nathan really got into cross training to bring his leg back after he broke it a few years ago. Christian is a bit more laid back about the exercise scene. I’m a fanatic and always have been. But a 360 in the tube would be awesome!!!!

—————————————————————————————————————————————HEY DIBI how are you? – Daniel Kettle

Dibi: I’m fine, thanks. Working a lot, but I’m grateful for the opportunity.

—————————————————————————————————————————————Hey Dibi, I got a question, what would be the answer to the answer man? – Macaulay Scott Renner

Dibi: Wow, really???

—————————————————————————————————————————————-Hi Dibi having a sister such as Joyce and coming from a surf-enriched family, what is your opinion on women surfing? Why is it that women can be equal in sports such as tennis and golf compared to some other sports? – Sara Bedford

Dibi: I think it has changed dramatically over the years for the better. Women now have a chance to really make it a career choice with good sponsorship, but it’s more difficult to market than men’s surfing, so, like most things, follow the money and the answer becomes a bit more clear.

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“Dibi, you’re way better than Dr. Phil!”

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Dibi's Russian friend Oleg was able to get Dibi an appearance on Russian News TV as the Special American Correspondent. So take that!

Dibi's Russian contact Oleg was able to get Dibi a spot on Russian News TV as their American Guest Correspondent. Dibi will update Russian viewers on everything from American politics to pop culture.

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

Hi Dibi, what do you think of the whole Bobby Martinez debacle? I’ve heard a lot of different opinions on the whole matter and was curious on what you thought. Personally, I think Bobby needs to suck it up and stop acting like he’s some kind of martyr or victim. - Rob Gallagher

Dibi: I always find it interesting that when you have the great good fortune to get paid to go outside and play, there’s some guys that still find a lot to complain about. Wow, I’m grateful to work in the back of the Astrodeck warehouse packing boxes.

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Do you think having surfers who have sponsors such as Target, Toyota, etc. is great for the overall sport and visibility of surfing as far as mainstream appeal? - Carol Sendry

Dibi: When I was young, guys couldn’t afford to surf as a profession, and now with the big sponsors they have a chance to travel the globe in search of waves, so I’d say the upside to those fortunate enough to get the chance has been incredible. The downside are the crowds that are now everywhere. But progress is always both sides of the coin.

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Hi Dibi, any chance of getting one of those Wave Warriors t-shirts I saw Slater and Machado wearing at that Wave Warriors photo shoot? Do you guys sell them anywhere? - Kyle Brown

Dibi: Those were for the photo shoot exclusively, but we’re printing ones that are very similar and they will soon be available on our website www.astrodeck.com

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Are stereotypes of surfers justified? Or do you think they’re insulting? You know, blonde, sunburnt, unemployed, living in a van, smoking weed all the time, etc. - Adam Wheeler

Dibi: To me, stereotypes are a lazy person’s way of marginalizing people.

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Hello Dibi Fletcher! I know Walter is your father and I think he’s great! I am a friend of Anthony Edwards and would see Walter jump in the water nearly every evening in Capo Beach out in front of his house. How is he holding up? And sorry to hear about Flippy. - Nick Randazzo

Dibi: My Dad’s great, thanks for asking. He still works full time, surfs, and plays his ukulele.

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Why can’t I buy Astrodeck slippers anywhere on Maui yet?!?! I ordered a pair 4 months ago and they really are the BEST, most comfortable slippers EVER! & they are really durable too! They are still like new after wearing them everyday for 3 months(they don’t get smelly either)! I’ll rep them for free & get em in shops here just so I can buy more! Aloha! - Robby Webb

Dibi: That’s really nice, thanks, we’re proud of the products we make. Maui’s pretty locked up by the “big” guys and they don’t want any of the shops to carry our goods. So, I guess you’ll just have to order direct, sorry.

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Hi Dibi. I would think you’ve been though a lot as Christian and Nathan’s mother as well as a person just living through these times with economy, terrorism, environment, etc. But still do things “SHOCK” or surprise you any more? - Chris Spiers

Dibi: Sometimes I get a little jolt, but mostly human natures seems to repeat itself. I try to be positive, laugh a lot, and be grateful!!

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I’ve never seen a photo of Julian Schnabel surf but I’ve heard he does. Does Herb have any film or pics of the guy surfing? - Grant Knoxe

Dibi: Yes, Herb has plenty. They’ve surfed together at many different spots, and Julian is a natural.

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Who is going to be in the new Wave Warriors movie? - Felipe Zamora

Dibi: Ah, that remains to be seen. It will depend on the footage we’re able to gather. With everyone traveling with camera men now, there is so much amazing film that it will be quite a job to pick through it.

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Hey Dibi, I’m worried about my 5-year-old son. I’ll call him “Joey”. I received a note from school saying that he has been chasing all the girls around the playground, trying to pin them down and kiss them. I can’t help but feel a bit alarmed about this behavior. Am I overreacting? - Tracy Lindstrum

Dibi: You’re being asked by the school to put a stop to the behavior. Boundaries are the most difficult job of a parent, but also the most important in the longrun. I wish you the best at picking the right words to say in the right manner so Joey hears the message.

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Does Julian Wilson ride for Astrodeck? He blasted about his pads on twitter so I was wondering is all. - Ryan Schweitzer

Dibi: He loves the pads, and we wish we could afford him. But, as it is, he goes to the local surf shop and buys them. Maybe that says something very interesting about the quality of Astrodeck?

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Describe the worst girlfriend Christian ever brought home. - John Winchester

Dibi: I’d really rather not, it’s all water under the bridge now and things are great!!

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hi Dibi I have been reading hey dibi for awhile and like it but i don’t think i have ever read a question where they ask you who your favorite artist is??? - Danny Regis

Dibi: I don’t have one; I hate to limit myself. It’s kind of like asking what dance I like best and I always thought the right answer is, the one that I am doing at the time.

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what was christian like as a 2yr old? - Christine Crispell

Dibi: Fearless, inquisitive, funny, precocious and adorable.

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Does Joyce still surf? - Bobby Gray

Dibi: She does a lot of stand up now with the cold weather, and surf’s more in the summer.

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Hey Dibi. does it scare you to see Nathan riding HUGE waves? you have a very talented family. - Scott John

Dibi: Nathan feels very comfortable and loves what he’s doing. No matter what I feel, it’s my job to keep it to myself.

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Hey Dibi, were you disappointed that Love Burger in San Clemente was closed down? - James Gonzales

Dibi: I don’t eat burgers, so I was never really aware of it one way or the other to be honest. The guys go to a few different burger joints so I assume there are still plenty around.

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Wich son gave you the biggest headache? And why….

- Ricard Oliveira

Dibi: I learned so much from each of them, I wouldn’t be who I am without all the things I’ve gone through. I’m grateful to them both for helping me grow up.

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haha who did C get his sharp tongue from? - Piu De

Dibi: I would say that he certainly has a lot of my family traits, and the gift of gab seems to be one.

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When I was a kid and my parents lectured me it went in one ear and out the other. I was like yah yah yah! You guys nag so much! Now as a father of 1 preteen and 2 teenagers, I find myself lecturing them all the time. Lol. Was that the same way for you Dibi? - Mike Stillman

Dibi: I’m sure that’s the way they took it, but as they are older now, we all laugh about it a lot. Lecturing seems to come with the territory. Being a parent is one hell of a hard job; good luck and I hope that underneath the “yah, yah, yah” attitude, your kids are smart enough to realize how much you care.

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Was Bruce on something when you interviewed him? The interview is f–king funny as hell! Great job! - Sergio Argumosa

Dibi: I’ve had the good fortune to interview Bruce quite a few times over the years, and he’s always over the top, animated! He’s one of my favorite people to ask questions - the answers are always unscripted and genuine traits I admire.

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Do you remember escorting Christian to high school one day? All the guys well and girls were like blown away! Hot mama!:)-I remember pumps and a skirt! Lol… The things we remember… - Michelle Patterson

Dibi: Of course I remember. Christian and I reminisce about the parent escort day occasionally and get quite a laugh out of it.

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Hey Dibi. How are you? I enjoy your interviews with Juice Magazine and your DSide Interviews and Hey Dibi here. Christian has mentioned that you also write for some French and Japanese magazines. Are you now on the creative outlet as writer rather than scuptor/painter now? Also, any chance of getting those links to those interviews? Thanks! - Ivan Muir

Dibi: I wish I had time to do everything, but I work so much that the writing seems to have taken over. I’m lucky to have the opportunity to know such an interesting assortment of characters, and I feel that being a woman and a Hoffman-Fletcher gives me a bit of a different slant on surfing than most of the other writers. Christian doesn’t post links unless they’re

available with translation, but whenever somethings available I’ll try to make sure it gets posted. Thanks for the interest, I sincerely appreciate it.

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Greyson’s calendar is great! I read that all proceeds go to charity so I wanna know why he picked the Unicorn Existence Foundation rather than maybe the Surfrider Foundation or PETA? - Karen Van Buren

Dibi: Hey, it’s Greyson pick.

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Hi Dibi! Dibi, you’re way better than Dr. Phil! - Bob Cooney

Dibi: Thanks. A bit more random and humorous, I hope. But it’s great that people seem to enjoy it.

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Do you think that there are certain individuals who were truly born evil?

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

An Old School Fletcher Family Christmas

You asked, Dibi answered.

Here’s another round of “Hey Dibi” for your reading pleasure.

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Hi Dibi, do you think holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah mean anything anymore? Or is it all too commercial now? – Joan Schwartz

Dibi: I can’t speak for anyone else, but I have so many great family memories around Christmas. I think it’s a wonderful part of the evolution of being a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. It’s one of the few times a year that I get to experience all the above roles in a day and I’m grateful to pass on the traditions that have become a part of my family history. It’s also a great time to donate time and or money to charity as gifts for family and friends.

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Hi there Dibi. I’ve read a lot about Herbie and Julian Schnabel being friends. Did they meet through through mutual friends in the art ciricle? – Wayne Turner

Dibi: Hey, Herb and Julian meet in Texas when they were both teenagers. Herb was there to compete in a surf contest and Julian lived there with his parents at the time. They didn’t see each other for many years and were reintroduced by a mutual friend.

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Ok so if you got to cast the Fletcher movie, who would play you, who would play Herbie, and who would play Christian, Nathan, Greyson, Walter and Joyce? – Stephanie Neal

Dibi: I think the only ones I can think of to play us, would be us, we’re all unique and more complex then some one would be, pretending to be us

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Do you think that there are certain individuals who were truly born evil? – Josh Killman

Dibi: YES!! I believe history proves that your question is correct.

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Hey Dibi. My friends piss me off. A few of them are sponsored by surf companies that I would kill for. They don’t even care or appreciate what they get for free. I don’t think I would ever act this way. And they weren’t like this when we were way younger. I trip out how much they’ve changed! – Mike Paulsen

Dibi: That’s really sad, pretty soon perhaps they’ll have a tent at one of the “Occupy” spots, expecting another free hand out. In the words of Margaret Thatcher, “Socialism is a great idea until you run out of other peoples money.” I’m sure a lot of the companies are getting down that road about now and the faucet is starting to run dry, in many ways I think it will be great for your “sponsored” friends. It will help them become of much more value to themselves in the long run.

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Dibi: As usual, I was at the office working. Someone has to do everything while the guys are on the beach. I did get to write about it, and I was stoked to have the opportunity.

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I dig your pads! The colored and designed ones are so sick!!!! With your artistic background are you the one who designs them Dib or Herb or you both? – Brent Karsson

Dibi: Thanks, that’s very nice. We all take great pride in the quality of the pads we put out and we all have a hand in the design process.

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Hello Dibi. What do you think is right with this world? What’s wrong with this world? – Scott Foreman

Dibi: I think people are what’s right, and people are what’s wrong.

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Who is your favorite Wave Warrior? Who is Herbie’s? Who is Christian’s? Who is Nathan’s? – Gregg Rausch

Dibi: For me, that’s like asking what’s my favorite color. I don’t have one, each is perfect at the right time and in the right conditions. I can’t answer for the guys, but I’m sure they feel much the same as I do.

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Hi Dibi are you going to be doing any more interviews for Dside and Juice? – Elaine Wheaton

Dibi: Yes, I do them as often as I can, and I’m fortunate to get to work with other international publications, so I have a chance to interview a broader range of people.

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When are we going to see another surf trip with the likes of CF, Nathan, Herbie and maybe throw Greyson in there as well?! – Jordan Cruz

Dibi: They were just in Hawaii for a couple of weeks, so I’m not sure when they’ll be hitting the road again.

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How old do you think a child is by the time he or she has already defining character and personality traits? – Paul Grossman

Dibi: When I first had kids I was so young I didn’t think much about it, in fact I didn’t think much at all, I kind of learned on the job I guess, but from my own experience I’ll tell you from the very beginning the boys were different. Individual in every way, from the pregnancy to adulthood, they were unique. I think we all see the world through our own eyes and there may be some family similarities but I think we all have our own path and our own way of seeing, feeling, and acting on it.

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Sometimes I wonder how we all lived back in the 80s and 70s without cell phones and the internet! Do you think it was better then or now? – Tom Graven

Dibi: It was just different, I can’t say better or worse because it is what it is, and there’s no use living life in the rear view mirror. Innovation is happening so quickly I think it’s a pretty exciting time to be alive!

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Hi Dibi, the holiday season always sucks for me. I basically celebrate Christmas but my paternal grandparents are Jewish. I wasn’t raised with the Jewish faith but I feel bad because I don’t want them to think that I am not interested in their religion and culture. – Josh Weiss

Dibi: I have a great curiosity about everything and if I was you I’d take the time to learn as much as I could from your grandparents, they’re part of you, and you owe it to yourself to pay attention before they’re not here to share their time with you.

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Any new projects for you and Herbie for 2012? – Danny Marquez

Dibi: OMG, where do I start? I have nothing really planned with dates, but a list of a hundred things that I need to get done; from a new Wave Warriors, to putting a book together for it, and all the other things that make the show go. It seems that there are new things that jump on the list daily, I guess that’s why things are always interesting and challenging. Sometimes I feel like one of those circus performers that have the sticks with the spinning plates, it’s tough to keep them all going, but interesting as hell if I can do it.

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Hey Dibi, wow! I am so excited about the upcoming Wave Warriors movie. Is this the 6^th one? Since the last one came out, back in the 90s, what made you guys start production on WW VI now? – Gary Root

Dibi: Yes, contrary to what you might have read, it is the VI in the series. Number V we did with Warner Brothers and so there were so many more hoops and paperwork and all the other BS that working with a huge conglomerate entails. This one feels much more like 1-4; our own deal, and the timing just felt right.

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Greyson is such an amazing skater. No doubt lineage has a lot to do with it! Does Greyson surf too? – Phil Jebsen

Dibi: Yes, he surfs also, but he excels at skating.

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So I’m gonna ask what you asked Bruce Irons. Who is your favorite historical figure? – Vance Padilla

Dibi: I admire so many people for so many different qualities that it’s hard to pick one. I just read the Steve Jobs book and I really admired his design ability, but certainly thought as a dad he pretty much SUCKED. I believe that it’s probably true in most circumstance. They’re great and admirable qualities in many, but a favorite with warts and all is hard for me to say.

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Dibi seeing how Christian was THE big movement for aerial surfing and seeing now how Nathan has blown up at Chopes, did you ever think that these groms surfing Poche would grow up to be such legends? – Bill Currier

Dibi: I had no idea that my life would be anything like it is in all honesty.

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Hi Dibi. So who are the new Wave Warriors? From the recent photo shoot, looks like there were a lot of new faces mixed with some of the OG people. Are you guys going to have a special segment on Andy Irons and Marvin Foster? – Timothy O’Shea

Dibi: I’m sure they will make the cut and I can’t say for certain right now who else will be in it as it will depend a lot on the footage.

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Does is scare you to see Nathan riding HUGE waves? You have a very talented family. – Scott Johns

Dibi: Yes and no. He’s trained and loves it, I’m grateful that he gets to do something he has a passion for.

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Hey Dibi do you know someone or have a “friend” who only calls or contacts you when they need something? I haven’t heard from this guy in over 3 years and he suddenly Facebook messages me, asking me for a favor. What a kook! – Freddie Ackerman

Dibi: You would not believe all the people that call, e-mail, and message asking for pads!

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Does Joyce still surf? – Bobby Gray

Dibi: She mostly rides wave on her SUP board now, but she still surfs if the waves age good. It’s just damn cold and pretty flat now.

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I read where it was mentioned that you made Nathan wear a pink wetsuit when he was young so you could keep an eye out on him in the water. I thought that was such a fantastic idea so now I make my little ones wear a bright orange and blue suit as well. Thanks for the idea Dibi! – Hal Manson

Dibi: I’m glad I can be of help. I could spot Nathan anywhere in his pink wetsuit!

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Hey Dibi, question for you and Herbie both. What made this WW photo shoot different from the last one? – Jim Mackie

Dibi: I’m not sure what made it different for Herb, as I’ve stated before I do not like to speak for anyone else. What I thought was different? The last one was done 25 years ago, and it was amazing to think that it had such an impact that the best young surfers, who weren’t born at the time of the last shoot, felt honored to be part of the Wave Warrior Team, I think that says something pretty amazing.

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What did u think of Christian’s unique style (hair, clothing etc) – Trey Walley

Dibi: I think it’s great that he’s always had his own style. Sometimes it’s a bit outlandish, but certainly never dull or boring.

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What was Christian like as a 2yr old? – Christine Crispell

Dibi: Fantastically FUN!!

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Dibi one, no THREE complaints about the Wave Warriors photo !!! 1. Where were YOU? Where was Greyson? And where was Walter Hoffman??? – Janice Halpert

Dibi: I’m not a Wave Warrior, as I do not surf, Greyson was skating , and my Dad was at work. I’m grateful that I get to write about the experience as I do feel I have a valid voice having been so involved, but the photo is about the “surfer”.

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Hey Dibi, will you have a New year’s resolution? – Craig Morton

Dibi: No, I’ve never made one yet, so I don’t expect to make one this year either. I think the pressure of a one day deal is a bit overrated.

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Dibi what is the nicest thing a fan has ever said or done for you? – Shannon Gibbs

Dibi: That’s so funny, I had no idea I had fans. Shocking idea. A stranger opened the door for me the other day, and I thought it was so nice. I think most people have forgotten how to be polite and it seems a bit odd as manners are free.

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Hi Dibi. Did you roughhouse with the boys a lot growing up? – Jon P. Billings

Dibi: Herb roughhoused with them. I took them to the beach and played with them in that way.

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Dibi: Thanks, that’s very nice. Most of the outlets on Maui are pretty tied up with the big boys so it’s hard to compete. But I believe in patient perseverance and I feel our time is coming.

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“Do you think it’s wrong that I pressure my friend to stop rollerblading?”

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

(Photo: “What can I say? Sometimes you just gotta let ‘em take control!” Dibi Fletcher putting all trust in the hands of Julian Schnabel.)

Hey Dibi. My brother has a $100,00 student loan and majored in European Folkore. My dad suggested he get a job working at Starbucks or In-N-Out (they have great benefits) but he doesn’t want to and says he wants to go protest at Wall Street. My mom wants to give him the money to fly out to New York. My dad and I are against it. What do you think of it all? - Paul Orozco

Dibi: I’m with your dad. I believe in hard work, and your brother better get used to it or I guess he’ll be like the 52% of the population living off all of us that go to work. What a shame.

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I threw a birthday party for myself a few weeks ago and I have to say I’m really bummed out with the turn out. Only about 9 people showed up when over 30 told me they were coming. I spent so much money on food, drinks, etc. Now I’m just really pissed off and annoyed with all those who didn’t show up but said they would. Am I just being a big baby about all of this? - Evan Mathers

Dibi: Bummer, but interesting lesson. Next year, meet at a restaurant where everyone that shows can chip in. It will seriously keep down the overhead.

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Hi Dibi, how are you? Anyway, maybe you can give me some advice. My friend Mike really likes this chick named Karen, who I’m really good friends with. He keeps asking me to hook it up with him. Karen told me she has no interest in him whatsoever. I told him that she wasn’t interested in being in a relationship or as he liked to put it “hook up”. He won’t take no for an answer and keeps pestering me about it. What can I say to get this kook to stop hassling me about her? - Dan “Tweet” Bachmann

Dibi: Give him her number, it sounds like she’ll set him straight.

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Dibi, my friend has a 5-year-old son who is obsessed with musicals and Princess Jasmin from that Alladin Disney cartoon. She thinks it’s funny and cute when he wants to dress like a girl and wear a long wig and have make-up on. After reading about things in the news lately, I asked her if Robby (her son) ever wanted to join the Girl Scouts, would she allow him to? She said she wasn’t sure. I don’t think she should encourage this behavior. Am I wrong? -

Dibi: Wow, beyond my pay scale, but I’d sure look for someone professional to talk to make sure I was equipped to deal with what might be some difficult decisions.

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Hey Dibi, this is a random question I guess. Maybe a dumb one too. I dunno. But I see a lot of surfers, pro surfers, wearing t-shirts while they’re out surfing instead of a rashguard. Why is that? I know it’s to protect themselves from the sun but wouldn’t a rashguard be better? I think shirts get so heavy and floppy in the water. - Erik Sundstrom

Dibi: CF used to wear a wife beater while in Fiji, but it was just to protect him so he could use a front foot pad that he never goes without.

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My father passed about 5 years ago and now my mother is in her twilight. Her mind isn’t what it used to be. I would like to be with her and take care of her and have the capability to do so. My siblings think we should just put her in a nursing home. We grew up with the same mother but I just feel like they’re being so callous about this. I am heart-broken. - Phyllis McCullough

Dibi: It’s a really difficult decision that all of us have to face with aging parents. I think the best thing for you and the siblings is to get together and discuss the financial situation because that, unfortunately, will be the basis for how most of the choices will have to be made. I think about how I want it for me and figured I better work my ass off so I can have some quality choices, and have the control to make them before someone has to make them for me.

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Dibi I’m stuck in the middle between two friends. My friend “Jenny” lent my other friend “Susan” $7.00 for lunch. Not that big of a deal, I guess. But Jenny constantly brings up with me how Susan has not paid her back that $7.00. I said, why don’t you bring it up to her? And she says she doesn’t want to look stingy about it but that it annoys her that Susan has made no attempts to buy her lunch or pay her back. Should I drop hints towards Susan about the money she owes Jenny or just stay out of it? - Tracy Liu

Dibi: Stay out of it, not your problem! Money makes many issues completely insane.

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There’s a guy at my work who wears too much fucking cologne. I swear, you can still smell it in the elevator. I asked him if he could ease up on it and you know what the motherfucker did?? He actually started splashing MORE of it not only on himself but in his cubicle, on the plants, etc. What the fuck dibi????? - Luke Gervase

Dibi: HAHA, that’s very funny. I’m at a loss, most of the guys I know don’t really wear cologne and if you already asked him to knock it off, the only thing I can suggest is figuring out how you can move as far away from him as possible.

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Hey Dibi! I have a friend who also works in the same office that I do. During our social gatherings on weekends, he is a different person than he is in the office. He’s really fun and out-going but at work, he’s actually rather cold and distant and I find that odd. Or is he just being a good professional by acting this way towards me in the work environment? - Douglas Walther

Dibi: My work environment is very casual, which I really enjoy, but there’s so much regulation in most businesses it’s sad - but probably better for keeping your job in the long run.

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Hi Dibi, I have a problem and maybe you can help me. I’m 17 years old, a senior in high school, and plan to attend UC San Diego next Fall. I’ve received early admission. My problem is my dad. He eats, sleeps and breathes surfing. All my dad knows is surfing. In fact, he wanted me to apply to UC San Diego or Pepperdine just so he could visit me and the surf. He is stressing me to join the surf team at UC San Diego and though I like surfing it’s not my life the way it is his. He is so extreme about it that he’s told me that if I don’t join the UCSD surf team, that he won’t be paying for my tuition. I don’t get it. Does he expect me to be a pro surfer? Why is he forcing his obsession with surfing on me? I feel like he values surfing more than helping me with my education. - Mike Mariano

Dibi: Why not join the surf team if it gets the tuition paid? There’s no free lunch, and it seems to me a few hours surfing in the morning is a pretty easy way to get some help for the things you find most important.

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Hey Dibi, I have a cousin who just got out of prison. He’s been in the system all of his adult life. My aunt bends over backwards to work hard and take care of things. I just want to beat his head in the way he treats her when he’s out. Like she’s his slave, cooking for him, giving him money to go mess things up again. I’ve even told her she needs to be more tougher with him but I think she’s actually intimidated of him. It’s not like she can kick him out, he won’t leave, and it’s not like she’ll ever call the law on his sorry ass. I feel helpless in watching all this go down. He’ll be the end of her! - Terry Govern

Dibi: Too bad for them both. They’re in the dance of dependency and it’s really sad, but both being adults, unless they get help they’ll spiral through it to one of it’s inevitable conclusions.

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Do you think it’s wrong that I pressure my friend to stop rollerblading? I just think it’s so lame and don’t like other people calling him a fag. He doesn’t seem to care. Why does it seem to bother me more than it does him? - Justin Roy

Dibi: If he’s enjoying himself, why do you care what anyone calls him??

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People say that real loyalty is when you stick by your friends no matter what. So would you think I were an asshole if I bailed on my friend who tried to stab someone? I can’t get involved with that kind of shit! It’s too gnarly! - Craig Jasper

Dibi: What do people say stupid is??

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Hey Dibi I just have a quick question and thought I could get your insight. I’m not sponsored by any company but due to an inheritance, I’ve received $104,000. Could this last me to try and give the WQS a shot? And if so, how long do you think I could travel and pay for my comp fees? Thanks!

Dibi: It’s one of the easiest things in the world to spend money that you didn’t make, a lot harder to spend what you worked hard to make. You could blow the 104K in no time at all or invest it and change your future forever. If you’re good enough to give the WQS a shot perhaps you might try to find a couple of sponsors and be willing to use a small amount of your own money so you have skin in the game and invest the rest to have something to fall back on.

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Hey dibi do you think things like Twitter and Facebook just encourage people to talk more shit and say things they wouldn’t normally say to a person’s face? I can’t believe some of the shit I read on those things! People don’t seem to care about privacy anymore! - Steve Reyes

Dibi: Yes, everyone seems to want to be emotionally naked in public. Some of it is pretty disturbing.

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Maybe I should ask you this, since you are the mom of CF! I am thinking of getting tattoos. But I hear people get addicted and can’t stop getting them. I don’t want to end up looking like an atlas map but knowing my personality I probably won’t stop after getting just one. So should I even bother? - Marc Voltaire

Dibi: I think they can certainly make life more difficult, and mine has been hard enough… I can’t imagine tattoos would have made it better. On the other hand, I think CF is perfectly happy with his. So I guess you’ve got two sides to the answer.

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Hey Dibi. I’ve been married for 3 years to “Bob”. Recently, he told me that into our first year of marriage, he cheated on me with a random girl he met a friend’s bachelor party. He’s begged me for forgiveness and has said it’s never happened again. I believe him…however, it hurts still and I also wonder why he felt the need to tell me this after all this time? Was it eating at him? Is he testing me for a reaction? - Janet Reschlaum

Dibi: Interesting that he felt the need to dump the information on you so he no longer had to carry it alone. It’s nice that you’re able to forgive him, I don’t think I’d be quite so generous.

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I work drive-thru at Taco Bell and I hate it when my friends roll up because they always expect me to give them free food. It stresses me out. I’ve told them to cool it but they think it’s hilarious to come and demand freebies. Why do people always expect free stuff for nuthin! - Gus Fernandez

Dibi: I really don’t know. There isn’t one day that goes by that someone or two doesn’t call and expect free pads - it’s not like they’re free to me, and I always wonder why they have an expectation that they should be free to them, but I guess that’s the whole premise behind OWS.

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I am adopted and have never had any interest in finding or knowing about my birth parents. 4 months ago, I was contacted by my birth mother. She seems like a nice enough woman and we’ve talked every few weeks or so but it’s not like we’re bosom buddies. She’s asked to see me and has even offered to fly me out to Florida, where she lives. A part of me wants to, a part me of doesn’t. I feel so conflicted and also have this odd feeling of “betrayal” to the loving parents who raised me. Any suggestions on how I should go about this? Thanks, Dibi. - Devon Hoskins

Dibi: I think it’s a question that all adopted children face, and it’s got to be an individual answer. My biological father was never around and I found out years later that I had other half siblings, I met one, but there didn’t seem to be some long lost connection so it faded away as we went on our own life’s path. My life is what I make it and I really spend little time looking in the rear view mirror about what it should or could have been. The responsibility to be happy is our own. I don’t know if that helped, but you’ll have to do what’s ultimately best for yourself and accept the responsibility of that choice.

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I’m so sick of hypocrites Dibi! This guy was preaching to me about how it’s so great to be a vegan and to hug trees and blah fucking blah. Then I pointed out to him that his sneakers were made from suede and his watch strap was made from leather. He had a big “OOPS!” moment there, didn’t he? HA HA HA!

Dibi: The hypocricy is rampant, from the millionaire Michael Moore supporting OWS to the global warming fanatic Al Gore and his private jets, Nancy Pelosi getting in on the VISA IPO while the House was writing the regulations, the list goes on. The saddest thing is that your friend is just a small-time hypocrite compared to the real winners of the BS game.

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Hello Dibi! What a hoot! I’d like to know what is your first memory of money? Having it or spending it? - Kate Fowler

Dibi: We really had nothing when I was young, but I remember being really happy. I think the best was when we used to collect bottles and save the change to buy Popsicle’s for all the kids at the beach on Balboa Island where I lived.

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My girlfriend chopped her hair off and dyed it jet black and got snakebite piercings. She looks way too Goth and EMO now and frankly I just don’t like this new “style” of hers. I know it sounds shallow and she has so many other great qualities about her but physically it’s just such a turn off for me. But I feel like part of a relationship is that mutual physical attraction and so don’t I have the right to feel this way? - Brady Cullings

Dibi: I think it’s time to start looking around. She is.

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Hi there Dibi. I’m usually pretty shy and quiet. That doesn’t mean I don’t have an opinion on things but I guess I just don’t speak up when I should. I don’t know. I hate confrontation and drama. On the other hand my sister is very brash and loud to the point of obnoxiousness and embarrassment. Is one better th an the other? Am I being a pushover if I don’t say what I feel or is it best to just avoid problems and hurt feelings by staying quiet? - Laurie Ketthler

Dibi: Everyone has their own way of coping and dealing, that’s what makes relationships a mine field. I find it much easier to deal with open aggressiveness; passive aggression really blows my mind but it’s all a part of the drama.

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I was watching that reality show, “19 Kids & Counting” and it’s about that crazy family, the Duggars. They have 19 kids, born and raised by the married couple of that show. Apparently, the dad made a killing with investments and rental properties so they seem self-sufficient and aren’t on any government assisted programs. But still, something seems wrong, to me anyhow, about having 19 kids even if you have the means to provide for all of them. What do you think Dibi? - Jim Curry

Dibi: I can’t imagine having 19 Christian’s!!

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“HEY DIBI, I WANT TO TRY ROLLERBLADING…”

Tuesday, October 11th, 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

Hey Dibi, my father is racist and doesn’t want me to date a Mexican guy from Santa Ana. How do I tell him to back off?” - Mary Jonas

Dibi: How do you know he doesn’t want you to date a Mexican because of his race? There’s a lot of different reasons parents have for their decisions concerning who their kids date. Make sure you have yours correct before jumping to conclusions.

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Hey Dibi, am I just as bad as a Soccer Parent if I keep pushing my kid to surf and get upset with him during his NSSA heats when he loses? - John Michaels

Dibi: If the kid doesn’t want to surf, all the pushing in the world is not got to make much difference - whether it’s surfing, soccer or whatever. Losing is part of the process of learning how to win. Life is filled with competition and it helps us grow to learn both sides of the coin early on.

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Dibi if you strongly believed in a particular religion and raised your children to have the same beliefs, how would you feel if they decided it wasn’t right for them as they got older? Would you support their freedom to choose that or would you be honestly disappointed? - Theresa Ballou

Dibi: I hope that I’d support my kids in whatever they strongly believed in. I, like most parents, want my kids to be happy and hope that I gave them the intelligence and guts to make their own decisions.

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Dibi, my wife complains that all our vacation trips are based on where I want to go surf. I work all year round while she stays home with the kids. I feel like I deserve it and should be allowed to pick the destination. And what’s so bad about her laying on the beach and getting a tan in Barbados while I catch some waves? - Ernie Gallagher

Dibi: Sounds like all my vacations, and it seemed to work out fine for us. As the boys got older I stayed home while they went on surf trips and that was cool, it was a vacation being at home with out them.

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Hey Dibi, I have a problem. I am really fit and active and go skating and surfing every day. My problem is that I want to try rollerblading to extend my activities. Should I care what people think? I don’t want to be called a fruit booter! - Glen Wilden

Dibi: I don’t think anyone has to live with constant group acceptance. If that were the case, I wouldn’t have done most of the things I do now. I think it was people making me think I couldn’t or shouldn’t that made me have the drive to succeed.

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Hi Dibi you have any suggestions on what to fuel up on before a 5-hour surf session where the sun is beating me down? I get so hungry and thirsty but don’t want to come in right away! - Justin Young

Dibi: I’m a very light eater and don’t like food in my stomach when exercising, but load up on water and carbs after. There’s a zillion great book on diet for athletes, check them out and see what works for you.

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Dear Dibi, my parents are pressuring me to go to college and become a physical therapist. But I just kind of want to put off school for a year and travel and do my thing and IF I do go to college definitely have no interest in becoming a therapist. But my dad won’t pay my tuition unless I take those courses. What should I do? - Keith Paulsen

Dibi: Take the courses, all learning is great. I’m sure if you show initiative, get good grades and decide you want to academically change course, I’m sure your Dad would listen a lot more intently.

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Hey Dibi do you think if you are a surfer or skater and you are being interviewed by a surf or skate magazine, it should stictly and only be about surfing or skating? - Ron Haarksen

Dibi: When I interview people, I try to ask questions that cause them to stretch a bit, but I try to respect they’re privacy as well. I also try to do my homework and learn about them so there’s a more intimate feel without being intrusive or just plain nosy.

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hi Dibi does it ever get tiring when people constantly ask you for free Astrodeck pads or sandals or something? - Deacon Mallory

Dibi: Yes, they’re not free to me, I have to pay for every pad and pair of sandals and work my ass off everyday to keep it all together. It’s interesting that anyone that goes to the market expects to pay for goods, but gets offended when they’re expected to pay for pads or sandals.

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Hey Dibi, I’ve tried and tried and just can’t stand up on a shortboard! I’m really bummed because I really want to surf. I can paddle, I can duck dive, but I can’t stand up. What am I doing wrong? - David Stinson

Dibi: Get a bigger board!!

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I work for a popular skateboard company. One of our top riders recently got a local girl pregnant and he’s not claiming responsibility. The girl got a hold of me and is desperate to reach him because he’s ignoring her calls. It’s none of my business but at the same time, this guy is a jerk and I feel terrible for the girl. If I stick my nose in, what if i get fired? on the other hand, she’s young and alone and needs his support. - Josh Carper

Dibi: So sad, but my advice is to stay out of the middle. They’ve gone down a road carelessly and it’s time for both of them to grow up without your interference. They’ll have to make the decisions that will change both of their lives and that of the unborn child forever. I’m very sorry for all of them.

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Dibi, is it wrong for me to stuff all my problems and pretend they don’t exist and just let them linger or fester or should I bite the bullet and address them all, no matter how gnarly or trivial they may seem? - Scott Childress

Dibi: I’m for facing whatever there is - and I always start with the thing I’d like to run from the most.

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Dibi, I’ve noticed that a lot of my friends are always fiending to get their hands on Japanese wetsuits. And Christian seems to like them. Do you know what the appeal is? Are they made with a different kind of material? Thanks. - Richard Wheeler

Dibi: I asked Christian what’s the difference and he said ” Everything!” They just don’t hold up as well.

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Hi Dibi, do you think the type of music people listens to kind of shows their personality in the water as far as their surfing skills go? I mean, if a guy listen to Jimmy Buffet do you think he just cruises? Or if he listens to Metallica, is he just going ballistic in the water? Or does it not even matter? - Tommy Muehller

Dibi: Yes, I think it makes a difference in every aspect of what you do. It’s all about choice.

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Hi Dibi. I’m really frustrated. I’m 16. I save my money so by the time summer rolls, I have a brand new board. Well I have a little brother who’s 12 and my mom tells me to share my new board with him. He’s careless with it and bangs it around. I must have 4 dings on it already! But when i complain to my mom about it she thinks I’m being unfair and selfish. We don’t have a lot of money where she can buy him his own board - not even a used one. - Carl Simolay

Dibi: I’m sure most any surf shop has a used board section that you can get a deal.

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Hi Dibi. This isn’t a surf related question but just thought I’d ask your opinion on it anyways. I have a great uncle who… well, he just lies all the time. He’s told people that he was one of the original Little Rascals and that he was in a lot of movies back in Hollywood’s Golden Era. I don’t know why he keeps doing it only than he gets away with it because people don’t want to make him feel bad. I don’t want him getting this rep as a weird lying freak. Should I just let the old guy keep living in this fantasy world? Thank God he doesn’t know a thing about surfing otherwise he’d probably tell people he taught the Duke how to surf! - Ray Berkshire

Dibi: He sounds like quite a character; the kind of guy I think is interesting. I’d go along with it and enjoy the story.

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Is there a union for professional surfers? If not, do you think there should be one? - Owen Lehman

Dibi: NO, NO, NO!!!!!

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Why is snowboarding an Olympic event but not surfing or even skateboarding? Geography wise, I would think that snowboarding is as difficult as surfing for there to be more of a mass audience. - Drew Wenders

Dibi: I don’t want to see it become an Olympic event, but I believe there are a whole bunch of people pushing for it, so I’m sure with all the big publicly traded companies running things, it won’t be long.

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Hi Dibi. I’m really pissed off. I just saw this video clip where Biden told these 5th graders that he and Obama “inherited” a lot of problems from the Bush administration. What the hell! What’s with the excuses?? Do you agree or disagree? - Taylor Sewell

Dibi: Every administration inherits the problems of the last but it’s time to MAN UP and accept the mess that is now theirs.

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Dear Dibi, I was watching the pro junior event and wanted to know why Hawaii is separate from USA as far as teams go? - Daniel Breck

Dibi: I really don’t know, I’m sure you could Google it and follow the trail.

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Dibi, I have a question. What do you think about all these young kids and their parents who are so eager to be sponsored and all they see are dollar signs or getting free product. Now it seems like so many of them just feel they’re owed this! - Ryan Kragen

Dibi: I think it’s sad; I hear about the parents quitting their jobs and pushing the kids to be the next big thing, Be careful what you wish for. It’s a long, tough road and rarely turns out how one would think.

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My friend is starting his own clothing line and showed me some of his designs and ideas. I think they’re really ugly and terrible. How do I tell him this without sounding like I’m being jealous of his new endeavors? - Shane O’Dell

Dibi: When any of us designs something, we all give our opinion… and there’s plenty of OPINION. Bottom line for us, it’s not personal. A lot of time, money and energy is going to go into it to bring it to market and it’s got to have legs (sales), for it not to be a huge costly mistake. If your friend just wants a pat on the back great, but if you’re a friend, tell him the truth. It’s a lot friendlier to save him from a huge mistake then spare his feelings. In business you need to learn to hear the truth and not get it mixed-up with anything personal.

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What is the value of the media? Do you think there are topics that should be off limits? Have they gone the way of trashy reality TV where they just want to pry into the lives of people and get “the dish”? - Sarah Crowther

Dibi: The media can be a great format and has become so much more with the internet than could have been imagined just a few years ago. But it has gotten a bit bizarre with everyone wanting to be famous. We’ve been approached numerous times to do a reality show, but none of us are interested!

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Hey Dibi, why do you think Skateboarding has a more universal appeal than surfing but the surfing lifestyle “look” is more trendy and popular with fashion and attire? - Kyle Russe

Dibi: The whole world is made of cement and it’s about 100 bucks to start up, so everyone has a chance to enjoy skateboarding. Surfing needs the ocean, so right there you’re down availability. The “look” was originally based on the dream of a beach lifestyle that appealed to the world when it became more affluent.

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Dibi. I’m conflicted. I’ve been with my shaper for 15 years. We’re great friends. But recently I’ve tried riding a competitor’s board and it really works well for me! I don’t know how to break it to my friend. - Jerry Wilson

Dibi: If your shaper is a great craftsman, he should be able to shape you anything you want. So, get the right dimensions and give him a chance.

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Do you think the social media monster Facebook will be around for awhile or will there be something to knock it off it’s tracks? Let’s say, within the next couple of years… - Brandon Murphy

Dibi: Everyone’s going to try, like with anything that’s a hit. We’ll just wait and see.

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hi Dibi. please don’t laugh because this is really bothering me. i bring my lunch to work every day. i am lactose intolerant so i bring a special type of diet lunch for myself. well someone keeps messing with me cause they take a few bites out of my lunch and then put the rest back. this is driving me nuts and i can’t nab the culprit! i would keep my lunch with me at my desk but it needs to be refrigerated. should i complain to my supervisor? - Aaron Tremaine

Dibi: I’d first talk to everyone casually before going any further.

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Dear Dibi, my son is 4 years old and already a great swimmer. He loves the pool. But he seems to be afraid of the ocean. I really want to start taking him out with me on my board but do you think by doing this, I’ll just make him even more fearful of the waves? - Wayne Laughlin

Dibi: I’d take him to the beach as much as possible and get him a boogie board to play with. Before you know it, he’ll be so water-stoked you won’t be able to keep him out of it.

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Hi Dibi. Last week I passed by someone on the highway who had a flat tire. I just drove by because I was in a hurry and didn’t have the time. Well low and behold just a couple of days ago a rock hit my window and now it’s about to shatter any minute. Do you think this was some kind of karma or am I thinking too deep into it? - Alex Martinez

Dibi: I think you’re thinking way too much.

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Hey Dibi, my friend is a total wigger and I’m really embarrassed of him. He’s nice but he thinks he’s some kind of thug and so hardcore especially when it comes to impressing the ladies. He has a scar on his leg that he got from a bike accident and he’s told chicks that he got into a knife fight. When he talks like this to people I just want to call him out and call him a liar. Should I do that next time or just let it go? - Travis Mondale

Dibi: Pick out a new friend!

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Dibi, I’m asking because I’m not really sure but is it mandatory now for a kid to turn “pro” only after he reaches the age of 18? I remember back in the ’80s when kids were only 15, 16 years old and were signed on as pros. I mean Kolohe Andino gets paid big and is backed by huge sponsors but is he still amateur status competitive wise? - Roger Baldwin

Dibi: No, it’s not an age issue. But I’m not sure anymore what constitutes “pro”. When Christian was 13, he appeared in a Stussy ad. He wasn’t paid or anything. Stussy was a friend, but the NSSA wanted to insist that he was then a pro. Man, times sure have changed!!

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

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

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

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

This is one of the first sculptures that Dibi Fletcher has ever done. It is called “The Fortune Teller”.

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

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

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

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