RECENTLY I caught up with local surfing gun and big wave charger Ange Ball to discuss her path to being one of the premiere women\u2019s surfers in the state.<\/p>\n
Ange, a multiple time Victorian State Team member, national competitor and Torquay Boardriders Club member, has over the past few years risen to the status of one of the best female surfers Victoria has to offer.<\/p>\n
You will find Angela most often out at Bells tearing it up when it is way overhead! Anyone who knows her, would say her smile is contagious, even grinning after she cops a big wipeout.<\/p>\n
Anyway, here is some highlights of our chat. So, Ange, when did you start surfing?<\/p>\n
I started surfing when I was about two years old, just with my dad, my older brother and my sisters at Torquay Back Beach. However, I really got into it when I was about 11 years old.<\/p>\n
Who are your biggest inspirations who have shaped <\/strong>who you are today?<\/strong><\/p>\n My biggest inspirations include my mum and dad for honestly being the best. Stephanie Gilmore is another one, as she has been my favourite surfer since I can remember, as well as Bethany Hamilton.<\/p>\n During my hip problems I saw how strong and hard life was for her (Bethany), and realised how lucky I was and how I still had so many opportunities ahead of me.<\/p>\n What\u2019s your goals for this year?<\/strong><\/p>\n This year, I\u2019d really like to make some more heats. I just want to surf more competitions and hopefully make a few finals.<\/p>\n