Hey Riche , I used to work for your Grandfather next to wave tools , you used to come over and hang out as a little kid , Glad to see you are doing good !!!!! almost 50 years ago ... Craig
@@Putocurioso What about the webbed gloves he used... They deffinatly gave me the edge back in the day.. People laughed at me then I'd paddle straight past them and into waves super early.. 🤣
Great interview! Can't wait for the follow up. I'll never forget the one picture of him probably in Newport doing a 11 o'clock backside off the lip!! I actually had the pleasure of speaking with him several years back out at Lowers one day. He has a remarkable family history in relation to Orange County early development!!
Those vertical backside lip blasts and those floaters were legendary and burned in my brain from my late teen years. His section in Filthy Habits is one of my favorite surf movie sections ever.. Always a fan.
When he appeared on the tour in late 80 he was so...different...from Curren, i kind of..hate it. Then start watching and kowing and become a big fan! The last pro surfer shaper! And so radical! Glad to see him again. Hope he doing fine. Tanks for this interview.
Pump, what a surf movie. Richie you had some amazing waves in that. I loved Occ in that but you def inspired surfing with your spontaneous ability and unique style. I haven’t seen anyone with a similar style since. I would have loved to have seen more. Shame you left the scene. Great honest interview.
I listened to this on Spotify, this part one interview was great. You can really tell Richie Collins is hanging onto some old trauma and rage. Very passionate and emotional in his stories and memories. Can't wait for part 2! God Bless Skeletor!🤙🙏
I remember arriving at Supers in J Bay many years ago seeing Ritchie in the water with Doc Ant. He did massive floaters and had so much speed and power. Etched in my memory. Powerful surfer.
Great listen. Thankful to grow up in Yuma and have kept dozens and dozens of good friends from childhood, many of which I grew up skating and snowboarding with transplanted to San Diego and have taught to surf 🤙 over the last 15 years
Richie good on you! I surfed with you one day 56th jetty rights good swell and you and I traded waves one for one perfect gentleman no bad vibes generous not the reputation you had for being a fighter I guess the Holly Spirit was at work! Glory to God!
I remember Lance pushing 10 yr old Richie into waves at Blackies...we would yell and say F off but he never held back. So weird all us newport kids had so much aggression...we are always exactly where we need to be in our lives brother...breathe...breathe!!!
He was pretty vocal about being straight edge, informed by his Christianity. I also remember a quote where he preached that masturbation was the key to his celibacy.
Channeling rage into glorious power surfing! Richie was killing it! He had some of the best covers in surf magazine history!
blessed to meet up with him. On tour! Such a great human been! No bullshit ..raw! Much love and RESPECT ❤
awesome to hear this!
Hey Riche , I used to work for your Grandfather next to wave tools , you used to come over and hang out as a little kid ,
Glad to see you are doing good !!!!! almost 50 years ago ...
Craig
Filthy Habits.
Those floaters.
Those airbrushes.
The interviews and stories.
There’s more to be told!
..great interview.
Legendary stuff! Thanks for listening and supporting the show!!
@@Putocurioso What about the webbed gloves he used...
They deffinatly gave me the edge back in the day..
People laughed at me then I'd paddle straight past them and into waves super early.. 🤣
Great interview! Can't wait for the follow up. I'll never forget the one picture of him probably in Newport doing a 11 o'clock backside off the lip!! I actually had the pleasure of speaking with him several years back out at Lowers one day. He has a remarkable family history in relation to Orange County early development!!
An iconic photo! What did you talk about at Lowers?
Those vertical backside lip blasts and those floaters were legendary and burned in my brain from my late teen years. His section in Filthy Habits is one of my favorite surf movie sections ever.. Always a fan.
Great interview Richie. I very much enjoyed it. The truth and nothing but the truth.
Thanks for listening Allen
Billabong PUMP and filthy habits favourite movies ever. Richie and Occy rule. Great soundtrack.
All the old soundtracks rocked!
When he appeared on the tour in late 80 he was so...different...from Curren, i kind of..hate it. Then start watching and kowing and become a big fan! The last pro surfer shaper! And so radical! Glad to see him again. Hope he doing fine. Tanks for this interview.
That's awesome you were able to change your mind, too. Thanks for listening to the show, part 2 is coming soon, don't forget to hit subscribe and 🔔
Wave Tools rules
Pump, what a surf movie. Richie you had some amazing waves in that. I loved Occ in that but you def inspired surfing with your spontaneous ability and unique style. I haven’t seen anyone with a similar style since. I would have loved to have seen more. Shame you left the scene. Great honest interview.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I listened to this on Spotify, this part one interview was great. You can really tell Richie Collins is hanging onto some old trauma and rage. Very passionate and emotional in his stories and memories. Can't wait for part 2! God Bless Skeletor!🤙🙏
Passionate man for sure. Awesome you enjoyed!
Woosaa Martin Lawrence in bad boys
WOW!!.. Can't wait for part 2. And 3 and 4
Glad you're enjoying this series!
Skeletor !⚡⚡
I saw Richie at Lanis maybe a month ago still ripping. Very genuine guy with so many stories and lots of knowledge. Heart of gold too.
Thanks for that report. No matter what anyone thinks, you're right... big heart ❤️
love Ritchie Collins surfing the boards sprays🩷💛🩷💛
Board sprays are back!
Great shaper…good interview 🇺🇸
Thanks for listening!
My absolute favorite surfer, since I was a kid!!
Did you ever do his Mohawk
Richie Collins was so underrated. He was too radical for pro surfing.
Wonder what kind of surfer he would be today?
curren rules
@@alexcrenshaw4634 Totally agree
@@donaldumunawa4787 he's Skeletor..comes with the territory.
Best of times
52:19 Anger management at its best! Good on ya Richie!
I remember arriving at Supers in J Bay many years ago seeing Ritchie in the water with Doc Ant. He did massive floaters and had so much speed and power. Etched in my memory. Powerful surfer.
That's one hell of memory! How was your time in the water that day?
@@SurfSplendor A memory etched. Made the permanent move 2o something years ago, love it.
Great listen. Thankful to grow up in Yuma and have kept dozens and dozens of good friends from childhood, many of which I grew up skating and snowboarding with transplanted to San Diego and have taught to surf 🤙 over the last 15 years
Rare to have lifelong friendships like that. Good stuff!
What a real dude. Skeletor rules!
He's lived a real life. Not a lot of sugar coating! Thanks for listening
Richie good on you! I surfed with you one day 56th jetty rights good swell and you and I traded waves one for one perfect gentleman no bad vibes generous not the reputation you had for being a fighter I guess the Holly Spirit was at work! Glory to God!
Amen for A frames and a gentlemen's session!
Yah Ritchie🤙🏽🤙🏽great interview! excited to order a board but definitely gonna do some gay ass tail slides 😉
Hahaha. Let's be clear, not all tail slides are the same
Good one🙏🏼
Thanks for listening
Danny Quok interview in the makings Davis Lee Scales?
Man, I remember back in the 80´s how BIG Qick was. It was the latest and the Greatest. As a 15 year old Menahune back in Waikiki.
You're right Quik was MASSIVE!
💯🔥
geeevum braddah
I remember Lance pushing 10 yr old Richie into waves at Blackies...we would yell and say F off but he never held back. So weird all us newport kids had so much aggression...we are always exactly where we need to be in our lives brother...breathe...breathe!!!
Breathe... good advice for all
He is so sweet
Got a question for Mr. Collin’s;”What is God”?
If you were in a trench, you would be crying out to find HIM .
Pre 50´s California, must of been a very special time…
Land of milk and honey back then
I only care about watching the same surfers as Ritchie 🤙💥…….. spot on
Well and Clay Marzo 🔥
That's rad, love that about Clay too
49:49 I haven’t been back to Cali in. Decades. Is this violence still carrying on nowadays?
It's almost non existent. Too many cameras, too many lawyers
”Gay ass Tail Slides” Ritchie you are Defo not a Fan of Modern Surfing I take it….
Aerials don't stand a chance with this boss
there is no fire or individuals the industry doesn't want that
Cool but didn't talk about the drugs, big part of the early days. so he didn't party or do drugs?
He was pretty vocal about being straight edge, informed by his Christianity. I also remember a quote where he preached that masturbation was the key to his celibacy.
@@SurfSplendor That could be the reason for the anger and frustration then ...
Poor blokes got some issues..Depression don't discriminate..
True
i was so hurt every time i heard knukle head yell at mia in the water his name is mr anger
@@Joe-pc1ju so hurt you wait to anonymously character assassinate someone…your special