{"id":39672,"date":"2019-01-07T08:46:48","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T14:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/164.68.121.224\/wrsc\/?p=39672"},"modified":"2023-07-07T13:43:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T19:43:09","slug":"surf-instructor-david-torres-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/164.68.121.224\/wrsc\/surf-instructor-david-torres-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Witch’s Rock Employee Profile: David Torres, Lead Surf Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introducing David Torres, Lead Surf Guide for Witch’s Rock Surf Camp.<\/p>

David is such a great guy, I really can\u2019t say enough good things about him. He\u2019s a 13-year veteran employee at the surf camp. He started off working in the board cage and graduated to guiding surf tours a couple of years later.<\/p>

David\u2019s demeanor is relaxed and easy going. He\u2019s always stoked to find the best surf conditions, and he\u2019s always sharing the best set waves with others. Let\u2019s not forget to mention that he totally rips.<\/p>

If you book a surf tour package<\/a> at the camp, David will be the guy to dial you into world class waves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So how exactly did you start working at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp?<\/strong>
I started working for WRSC in the board cage back in 2006. A friend that was working at the camp at the time told me about the job opening, I applied, and luckily I was hired.<\/p>

The funny thing is that ever since I moved to Tamarindo I had wanted to work at WRSC but I was under age. Finally the opportunity came along when I was legal to work at the age of 18, and ever since then I\u2019ve been part of Witch’s Rock.

How did you first get into surfing?<\/b>
My neighborhood friends in Liberia were\u00a0the ones that got me hooked. They\u00a0<\/span>were all older than me and started taking me to Camaronal to surf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This was very tough for me in the beginning, since those waves weren\u2019t beginner waves at all. But it was all about challenging myself to overcome my fear and be where I am today.<\/span><\/p>

What kind of surfer are you? How would you describe your style of surfing?<\/b>
I consider myself low profile, very calm and always friendly with everyone in the water. I like to be active, not competitive. I just want to enjoy the ride.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What surfboard are you riding right now? Dimensions?
<\/span>Right now I’m riding a 5’8″\u00a0<\/span>Lost, it’s\u00a0<\/span>18 1\/4″ wide and\u00a0 2 1\/8″ thick.<\/span><\/p>

Do you have a favorite surfboard shaper\/company?<\/span>
My overall favorite board is DHD Surboards in Australia<\/a>, the shaper is Darren Handley<\/span><\/p>

What’s your favorite surf spot in Guanacaste? <\/b>
Ostional and Camaronal.<\/p>

What are the biggest waves you’ve surfed in Costa Rica? <\/b>
El Golfo (the outer reef), close to Avellanas beach. The wave was approximately 5 meters high.<\/p>

Do you have a favorite professional surfer?\u00a0<\/span>
Yes, Mick Fanning.<\/span><\/p>

What local surfer in the Tamarindo area is surfing really well right now?<\/b>
Tomas King. He\u2019s a local from Tamarindo who\u2019s now a pro surfer.<\/p>

Can you give us any tips on how to rip at surfing like you do? <\/b>
The advice I can give would be to get a good night sleep, have a healthy diet, exercise daily, wake up early, and have patience.<\/p>

What advice can you give to tourist surfers that want to go surfing in Costa Rica?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
Everyone that comes to Costa Rica to surf MUST surf Ollie\u2019s Point<\/a>. It’s the most perfect wave in the entire country.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introducing David Torres, Lead Surf Guide for Witch’s Rock Surf Camp. David is such a great guy, I really can\u2019t say enough good things about him. He\u2019s a 13-year veteran employee at the surf camp. He started off working in the board cage and graduated to guiding surf tours a couple of years later. 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