Kustom’s Oliver Kurtz breaks down life. Enjoy

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CAPSAICIN & SURF with Oliver Kurtz

Burn For More Interview Series
Being a pro surfer might be one of the most envied lifestyles this world has to offer. I’m talking about the intrepid wave riding elite who travel around to exotic locations and get paid for doing what they love the most. They spend their lives riding the pulse of mother nature’s most powerful and mysterious elemental force, which pretty much sounds like the most Promethean life one could ever live.
It’s the total realization of dream through hard work, determination and fearlessness. To even get out there in the water amidst these often deadly waters is unfathomable to most, and yet there a few who tame the beast and ride it with a playful bliss.

We were fortunate to get to spend an afternoon and catch up with Prometheus drinking Pro Surfer Oliver Kurtz and although he might not be the most loquacious of the bunch, I can surely tell you that his positive energy is contagious and he’s the kind of guy that’s just genuinely fun to be around. So check out his Q&A, watch some of his videos and follow him on twitter @olliekurtz

Where are you originally from and how has that effected the development as a surfer?

Im from Vero Beach, Florida, and to be totally honest it really had no impact on becoming a good surfer. There is no surf culture at all and no world class waves within a 50 mile radius.

You’ve been sponsored by Hurley since your 15 years old, is that rare in the surfing community?

Not at all. Nowadays 15 year olds can have 6 figure contracts. I was lucky back then because Hurley picked me as one of Florida’s 5 or so riders.

What inspires and motivates you to Burn For More in life?

The idea of a life with endless possibilities makes me burn for more. One can never really get enough out of life, whether it’s travel, food, culture, or entertainment, there’s so much this world has to offer and I always want more.

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