TESSA TIMMONS
Although Tessa was born and raised in San Diego, CA., her signature style and magical footwork on a log was perfected in Santa Cruz. With endless long right points on offer it's easy to see why Tessa chose this part of the world as basecamp between her travels. While new to the Bing team, Tessa has been traveling the world and competing against the world's best for years. With a quiver ranging from 5'2" twin fins to big heavy singles and everything in between, she's not one to shy away from big surf either. Focused, driven, and extremely talented are all ways to describe Tessa and we're stoked to have her on the BING squad.
photo: @abby.ohh
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I grew up in San Diego, but have been living in Santa Cruz for a while now.
WHEN AND HOW DID YOU START SURFING?
I started surfing around the age of 12 when my family lived in Baja. I had a friend teach me how to surf down there and immediately I was hooked. When we moved back to San Diego I found an old longboard in a dumpster at La Jolla Shores, so I took it home and fixed it up.... and the rest is history.
WHAT TYPE OF BOARDS DO YOU NORMALLY RIDE?
I normally ride heavier logs. I have been loving the Izzy rider 2.0 and the Continental. If the waves are bigger you can find me on a little twin fin.
FAVORITE SURFERS WORLDWIDE?
There are really too many! But, I grew up watching Mele Saili as one of my surf idols and she is still one of my favorite surfers to this day.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT SURFING AND THE WAVES WHERE YOU LIVE?
In Santa Cruz we have a lot of really good right hand point breaks. These waves are good for spending more time on the face of the wave and honing in certain maneuvers as well as style. I really love the waves at home!
WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN SURFING SO FAR?
Getting sponsored by Oneill was a big personal goal of mine and I am super thankful for their support over the last few years.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN BY BEING PART OF THE BING FAMILY?
I am super excited to work with Matt Calvani and learn more about board design. Talking through board design and understanding all of the different characteristics of the way boards are built is a great way for me to hone in on my personal craft. Also, being part of a family of amazing surfers and humans like the Bing team is very special for me.
ANY TRAVEL PLANS FOR 2022?
I am currently in New Zealand, so maybe Indonesia or Alaska next. Baja is so close to home that I definitely keep my eyes on certain spots down there for strike missions in the summer.
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