Q&A with Young American Victor Do

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Victor Do, the Newport surfer formerly known as Victor Done, has been killing it the last few years turning into one of the most powerful young surfers we’ve seen around Orange County lately. Today he advanced to the Round of 48 in the ASP 6-Star Reef El Salvador Pro and is guaranteed to add at least $1,200 cool bucks to his pocket…. Not a bad way to start the summer.

Ghetto Juice interviews….

Ghetto Juice: How much money have you made in surfing so far in your life?
Victor Do: Well if you're talking about profit, negative $10,000. But if you're talking about photo incentives and contest earnings maybe $3,000 .. but probably not.

GJ: If you had to define the attraction of surfing in just a few words, what would you say?
VDo: The Celestial Hosana.

GJ: Do you still get jitters when the surf is pumping?
VDo: About 65% of the time, everytime.

GJ: Why did you start surfing?
VDo: Because I wanted to drive a Range Rover and make bank, bro! (laughs)

GJ: How would you compare your style of surfing to the person who taught you how to surf?
VDo: Well, I haven’t seen Ratty Matty surf in a long time but from what I remember he surfs like Rat Boy, but goofyfooted, so no, not very similar.

GJ: Do you remember the first photo you ever seen of yourself surfing?
VDo: I actually do! It was a photo that Tom Cozad took. I was doing a cut back at 36th street.

GJ: And what did you think??
VDo: My first thought was that my arms looked stupid but my airbrush looked super good. Tom has been so helpful.

GJ: So have you ever seen Point break, not the movie but the surf spot?
VDo: Absolutely. I think it’s funny when people refer to it as “The Point” though. (laughs) Chad LaBass is king out there for sure. But I saw a shark out there a couple of weeks ago, so I don’t think it’s very safe for people right now….

GJ: Have you ever seen Point Break the movie?
VDo: (laughs) Of course I have! Patrick Swayze is the man!

GJ: What's your favorite scene?
VDo: I like the scene with the naked girls a lot, but my favorite scene is when Keanu Reeves’ character jumps out of the plane with no parachute… absolutely ridiculous.

GJ: What about Fastimes?
VDo: I’ve seen bits and pieces of it but I actually hate the movie because Sean Penn slandered the image of surfers. Because of him people instinctively think I’m unintelligent and lazy, which is stupid because I’m a scientist.

GJ: What can we expect to see from Victor in the next five years?
VDo: Definitely still running down the street half naked in my CK’s trying to move my car before getting a ticket in the morning. Hopefully see some more of myself in Ghetto Juice and earning a College Degree in Physics (so I can be more than just a “self proclaimed” scientist). Maybe a Tail Grab, Maybe a Radolfo. I’ve always wanted to do an air over 32nd street jetty but Hoyer’s already got that covered…. I could do a Beef Roast. I might lock down a Great White Buffalo. Spray painting my board black would be sweet, maybe Dshea will let me copy him? Probably gonna age about five years. Maybe some facial hair? And God forbid I create an Erik Victor Done III!!!

GJ: You mean Erik Victor Do III! By the way, talk about making out with Katy Perry at that concert a few years ago…
VDo: Well, Katy said, "Where's all my sexy boys at?!?!" and before I knew it she was telling me to come up on stage…. It was an absolute life changer for sure. I'm just glad I didn't choke and say something stupid (laughing). I'm pretty sure of two things though: Katy Perry kissed me on the face and I kissed her on the face, while her husband was there (laughing) …. Russell Brand is the man though.

Photo: Victor Do busting in the Ghetto Juice Airshow, circa 2011. Photo: Tom Cozad


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Victor Do, the Newport surfer formerly known as Victor Done, has been killing it the last few years turning into one of the most powerful young surfers we’ve seen around Orange County lately. Today he advanced to the Round of 48 in the ASP 6-Star Reef El Salvador Pro and is guaranteed to add at least $1,200 cool bucks to his pocket…. Not a bad way to start the summer.

Ghetto Juice interviews….

Ghetto Juice: How much money have you made in surfing so far in your life?
Victor Do: Well if you're talking about profit, negative $10,000. But if you're talking about photo incentives and contest earnings maybe $3,000 .. but probably not.

GJ: If you had to define the attraction of surfing in just a few words, what would you say?
VDo: The Celestial Hosana.

GJ: Do you still get jitters when the surf is pumping?
VDo: About 65% of the time, everytime.

GJ: Why did you start surfing?
VDo: Because I wanted to drive a Range Rover and make bank, bro! (laughs)

GJ: How would you compare your style of surfing to the person who taught you how to surf?
VDo: Well, I haven’t seen Ratty Matty surf in a long time but from what I remember he surfs like Rat Boy, but goofyfooted, so no, not very similar.

GJ: Do you remember the first photo you ever seen of yourself surfing?
VDo: I actually do! It was a photo that Tom Cozad took. I was doing a cut back at 36th street.

GJ: And what did you think??
VDo: My first thought was that my arms looked stupid but my airbrush looked super good. Tom has been so helpful.

GJ: So have you ever seen Point break, not the movie but the surf spot?
VDo: Absolutely. I think it’s funny when people refer to it as “The Point” though. (laughs) Chad LaBass is king out there for sure. But I saw a shark out there a couple of weeks ago, so I don’t think it’s very safe for people right now….

GJ: Have you ever seen Point Break the movie?
VDo: (laughs) Of course I have! Patrick Swayze is the man!

GJ: What's your favorite scene?
VDo: I like the scene with the naked girls a lot, but my favorite scene is when Keanu Reeves’ character jumps out of the plane with no parachute… absolutely ridiculous.

GJ: What about Fastimes?
VDo: I’ve seen bits and pieces of it but I actually hate the movie because Sean Penn slandered the image of surfers. Because of him people instinctively think I’m unintelligent and lazy, which is stupid because I’m a scientist.

GJ: What can we expect to see from Victor in the next five years?
VDo: Definitely still running down the street half naked in my CK’s trying to move my car before getting a ticket in the morning. Hopefully see some more of myself in Ghetto Juice and earning a College Degree in Physics (so I can be more than just a “self proclaimed” scientist). Maybe a Tail Grab, Maybe a Radolfo. I’ve always wanted to do an air over 32nd street jetty but Hoyer’s already got that covered…. I could do a Beef Roast. I might lock down a Great White Buffalo. Spray painting my board black would be sweet, maybe Dshea will let me copy him? Probably gonna age about five years. Maybe some facial hair? And God forbid I create an Erik Victor Done III!!!

GJ: You mean Erik Victor Do III! By the way, talk about making out with Katy Perry at that concert a few years ago…
VDo: Well, Katy said, "Where's all my sexy boys at?!?!" and before I knew it she was telling me to come up on stage…. It was an absolute life changer for sure. I'm just glad I didn't choke and say something stupid (laughing). I'm pretty sure of two things though: Katy Perry kissed me on the face and I kissed her on the face, while her husband was there (laughing) …. Russell Brand is the man though.

Photo: Victor Do busting in the Ghetto Juice Airshow, circa 2011. Photo: Tom Cozad

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