02/09/2026
-Whats your name: Gadiel Ruiz Rivera
-Where you from: Vega Alta, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
-How long have u been riding DK: from a young age, I started in 1991.
-Who is your inspiration: Paul Roach, keith Sasaki, Kainoa McGee, Kyle Maligro (& The Kauai Classic Team), Roby Gall, Freed Booth between others!
-Whats your favorite waves: In Puerto Rico are Hallows, Margara, Manglito & Table Rock. & international are Pipeline & Backdoor in Hawaii & Supertubos in Peniche, Portugal.
-Who would u like to send a big shoutout to My fellow’s DK riders around the world, especially to My Dk brothers in Puerto Rico & The BBC Team!