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MARK VISSER

Mark Visser is an international, adventure athlete; pushing the boundaries
of big wave surfing and extreme sports.

Mark is an extraordinary athlete, one of the fittest in the game, with dedicated training programs providing him with the knowledge and the skill to chase his dreams.

In January 2011, Mark made history by achieving a night ride on waves of up to 40ft at Jaws, Maui. This was a true world first, known globally as the Night Rider adventure.

Mark also had several waves entered into the XXL awards for biggest wave ridden in only his first year of big wave competition and finished in the top 10 in both the APT tow-in tour event in Chile and the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Paddle In event in the USA.

Mark has placed as a runner up in the ASL Big Wave Awards for three consecutive years since 2008/2009.


5 Questions with Mark

Does taking risks come naturally to you?
Well sort of but in my mind I look at it as "having a go" I do take risks but I'm calculated and I alway know I have a very high chance of achieving it!

Does your sport ever scare you?
Yep for sure!

If yes, then how do you manage this fear?
It's all about preparation for me, the more work I do the more I can convince myself that I'll be ok! Sometimes when I have that sic feeling of fear i just tell myself to deal it with and just recite the outcome I want over in my head as soon as it's go time!

What is the one thing you would recommend to others on fear management?
Put in the work before hand, it will give you the inner strength to push on.

 

  • Does taking risks come naturally to you? Well sort of but in my mine I look at it as "having a go" I do take risks but I'm calculated and I alway know I have a very high chance of achieving it!
  • Does your sport ever scare you? Yep for sure!
  • If yes, then how do you manage this fear? It's all about preparation for me, the more work I do the more I can convince myself that I'll be ok! Sometimes when I have that sic feeling of fear i just tell myself to deal it with and just recite the outcome I want over in my head as soon as it's go time!
  • What is the one thing you would recommend to others on fear management? Put in the work before hand, it will give you the inner strength to push on;)