Poppy Arkle

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  • Name: Poppy Arkle
  • Team: New Zealand Junior Surfing Team

Fav event of the year
South Island Champs because of the free surfing at Murders was insane!!!!

Go to pre surf fuel
Normally I eat fruits or muesli bars one hour before my heat

Fav pump song
Every single time I listen to music I don’t have the best heat so I stick to listening to the waves

Who I would surf with
Probably Gabriela Bryan, I would love to get some tips on how she sends so much spray!!

Where would I go
Back to El Salvador, and surf Punta Roca way moreeee

Any other sport
Probably competing in Hyrox they look very challenging

Goals for upcoming comps
I am really aiming to improve my world ranking this year and get above 33rd in ISA Juniors

Advice I would give to new competitors
Watch your surroundings in the water and make sure you use priority wisely

Shoutouts
I want to thank Perrier, My place – my gym and Ola Surf for supporting me and my family, friends parents and Surfing NZ for making the first half of this year so enjoyable