Interview with the Nasty Laybacks, stirring up fans and detractors in equal measure... Why the name Nastylaybacks and not Nasty Captains? The name doesn't really mean anything. It came up like any other concept, a product of the beers, laughter, and banter typical of a group of friends who are committed to a philosophy of bettering themselves rather than competing against anyone. We liked it, and that was that. In any case, we are "Nasty-er" than the Captains because their name didn't happen naturally, it was forced. How long have you been a "surf gang," and what is the requirement to join? Do we have to chop off pinky fingers or beat people up? I wouldn't know when Nasty started. We've been surfing together our whole lives and honestly, it's hard to put a start date on it. It’s true that in the last year we’ve become a bit more known through social media, but we’ve been at it on the beaches for quite a few years now. We aren’t really thugs, but we are totally against the "posturing" and the trends of modern surfing. We don’t like the generalized attitude you see on most of the beaches on our coast. We practice and promote respect, but we will be disrespectful to those who don’t respect us. We only have one requirement: be real, and let your only concern regarding surfing be to enjoy it. Yes, there are people in the group who know how to beat people up; better not put them to the test with the pinky fingers. The people who have been introduced into our big family are people from our circle with whom we share great moments both in and out of the water. Do you have any short or long-term goals, or is it just pure fun? We like to enjoy what the ocean and the partying has to offer, have a good time, stir up controversy, and conquer the nightlife of every city we visit. Things are getting more serious; among other things, we have an upcoming trip to Indonesia in sight with a camera crew to document everything so you can all watch it, thanks to the great Matiasbbk. We are working on Nasty apparel, we are also tying up loose ends to organize a contest that will be very original, we have collaborations planned with other brands... and things we will be dropping little by little through our social media. Stay tuned. "We live day by day, for today’s surfing and yesterday’s hangover." You are becoming more well-known even outside your local radius, which means you get around quite a bit outside the neighborhood. How far has your reach extended? Localism is a plague that shouldn't exist. The more you get out of your zone, the more and better people you're going to meet. We have good friends in A Coruña, in Northern Portugal, in the Basque Country, in Barcelona, Seville, Mallorca, the Canary Islands, Germany, etc. Some of us have traveled to the UK, the STATES, Indo, South America, Australia... All for the sake of surfing and/or partying, and honestly, every time we move around out there, people treat us very well. And we repay that with hospitality when they visit us. Anything you want to say, shoutouts to the family, etc... A shoutout to all those who love us, to those who hate us, and especially to Jimbo. Thanks to MACHETE for the support, to Woodtown for the space they've given us, to Cerveza Salada for the videos published and the ones to come, and to all the crew who appreciate and enjoy the scene, but above all to those who don't like it, as they are the ones who dedicate the most time to us.
