Name: Matthew James Ollis
D.O.B.: 1/1/1983
Hometown: Sebastian, FL
Website: www.surf-station.com, homepage for life
Years Surfing: nearly 30..
They Call Me: MattO
3 words to describe me: driven, passionate, hungry
My Board: CI Fever has been the best all around board I have ridden in a decade. I also work with Phil Dompe at 11th Street surfboards on hand shaped epoxy boards for FL conditions
When I’m not surfing, I’m: working and spending time with my wife Jen and dog Daisy
My Dream Day: wake up to four feet of swell, middle of the day high tides, sunshine, light winds and nothing on my schedule
Favorite Surfing Memory: Sebastian Inlet, I think it was the Hurricane Erika swell
If I could pick one place to surf it would be: NW PR if there was swell year round
Favorite meal: Pizza with a nice salad
If you could have any super powers? I like Spider-man’s powers..
I never go anywhere without: everything necessary to complete the task
In ten years, I: hope to be successful and happy.
Life Influences: Parents, Uncle Pete
How long have you been on the team? hired on as an employee in 2003 I believe
Favorite Quote or phrase you live by? Do, or do not.. there is no try.
Advice for other surfers: Have fun doing it and really know your equipment, it keeps your interest peaked no matter what your experience level is.