Catching Up with Bing Rider: Mick Rodgers
Photography: Cole Beal
B: Happy Birthday Mick! What did you do?
M: Beach with the boys and some beers…pretty simple but never disappoints.
B: You are working on a new model, can you give us any details?
M: Matt Calvani and I have gone back to the think-tank to come up with another board. Where my current model is more an all-around noserider with and emphasis on turning and speed, the new one will be more noseride oriented. We have combined a bunch of boards, taking design elements I have enjoyed from a few of the current Bing noseriders and mixing it with some influences from Cooperfish and Con Surfboards. It is a lively noserider that allows a lot of tweaking and control from the nose. Been having a blast on the thing lately, and think people will enjoy it.
“Beach with the boys and some beers.. pretty simple but never disappoints.”
B: You and Soren Heil have been working on a new short film. How is it coming along? What should we expect? When will it be done? ( froth )
M: It has been quite the process, filming over the past year. It focuses on my current “mobile” living situation, and how its affected my life. should be out shortly.
B: Can you suggest the best fins to use with the Mr. Rodgers Model?
M: It’s hard to mess with the Greenough 4a, just a great all-around fin. I usually prefer a bit a flex in my fins, you get more drive and projections in turns, and I feel you get more control/steerability from the nose.
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B: Any new travels in the near future?
M: There is a potential Mex adventure down the road…but until then looking to do an mission up north along the California coast. Take my time and make a couple pit stops on way. Should be a hoot…
To learn more about Mick Rodgers, visit his team page here on bingsurf.com.
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You’d be hard pressed to find someone more stoked on surfing than our friend and local ripper Christian Marcher. Big boards, small boards, soft tops, surf mats, hand planes, you name it and this guy rides them all at a very elite level. The best part about Christian is that he is always the nicest guy in the water and he pushes the boundaries of what you think is possible on a surfboard every time he paddles out.
With over 30 years of surfing experience, Christian has built Progressive Surf Academy into one of the most well-respected surf schools anywhere on the West Coast. He and his team use a very unique approach that dives deep into ocean safety, technique, and ethics in the lineup that you don’t see anywhere else. Christian delivers a premium surf experience for all ages and has been a part of the Bing family for a few years, so we sat down to chat and learn a bit more about the man and his love for the ocean.
