Jono Rosslind and Chris Bertish are two of the most influential riders we have in South Africa. Jono with his elegant longboard style, smooth 360’s and nose riding innovations. Chris with his shortboard approach, vertical turns, big off-the-lips, big turns, and big waves.

These two riders represent the different styles and approaches to the SUP Surfing scene and both have some serious accolades under their belts making them the top two riders in the country. They achieved all of this, fueled by coffee, so that they would qualify to be asked 10 Questions by SUPHQ.com (Pictures by Paul Godwin)

SUPHQ: When and how did you get into Stand-up Paddlings?

Chris: Two years ago when Rob Munro from Naish said I should give it a try as, he thought I would enjoy it and pick it up pretty         quick..Thanks Rob, I guess you were right..

Jono: 3 years ago I checked this dude paddling out in open ocean and it look like so much fun.8 months later I was able to buy one, and now I’m hook on sup!

SUPHQ: What boards are you currently riding?

Chris: 8.4ft thruster-Naish wave riding machine!

Jono: I'm riding a Coreban 9'0' fusion (blue)

SUPHQ: Tell us about your 1st wave on a SUP?

Chris: I actually don't remember it at all...I'm sure I fumbled around like a total Kook! I remember not enjoying the feeling of being a complete bumbling fool. I really didn't like that, so I just wanted to get better really quick & do it as much as possible.

Jono: Small burg offsore in real CT winter style, took off walked up front & stood on the tip.

SUPHQ: What is your favorite move?

Chris: Big gauging off the top closeout re-entry tail slides.

Jono: Switch hang 5 to 360 heli shov't combo

SUPHQ: What music are you listening to at the moment?

Chris: A lot of Nickleback & Prime Circle

Jono: Kymani Marley, and Matisyahu

SUPHQ: What do you think about the SA SUP scene?

Chris: Growing fast, next year it's truly going to explode..this is just the beginning!

Jono: Explosive, diverse and growing at a sup'er pace!!

SUPHQ: Who are your top SUP'ers?

Chris: Kai Lenny, my Brother-"The Krok" cause he pushes me, Rob Munroe for getting me into it, Peter Peterson for his passion and amp for growing the sport & Ivan for his style mastery of the sport..

Jono: The ones that have fat smiles because they out on a sup's.

SUPHQ: What did you have for breakfast?

Chris: Breakfast, huh, what's that? oh you mean coffee! Haha

Jono: Dried fruit & nuts + 2 cups of coffee.

SUPHQ: Your top SUP surf and race spots?

Chris: Point-JBay, Scottbrough, Muizenberg, Sunset, Santa Cruz-California, Hawaii & Milnerton to Blouberg for downwinders.

Jono: Surf @ Ebay race anywhere.

SUPHQ: What do you love most about SUP?

Chris: Being able to get in the water, anytime & anywhere, in boardies, the saltwater fix, improving & pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Jono: That I'm always learning something new.