Faces Behind the Wave: Blacky – A Local Surfer Breaking Barriers in Bali

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In Bali's surf industry, the biggest waves aren't always in the ocean."**

Meet Agus "Blacky" Setiawan — born and raised in Uluwatu, Bali, where the ocean isn't just a backdrop, it's family, culture, and life itself.

From his first terrifying whitewater push as a kid to standing toe-to-toe with world-class surfers in the Rip Curl Cup finals, Blacky has lived and breathed for surfing. But his story doesn't stop there.

*Here's the uncomfortable truth:* In a surf business dominated by expats with deep pockets and marketing machines, locals get pushed to the sidelines of their own culture.

*But Blacky? He decided to fight back.*

Creating Dream Surf Livin' wasn't just about starting another surf business. It was about reclaiming what's rightfully theirs — the waves, the culture, the authentic Balinese/Indonesian surf experience that gets lost in Instagram filters and corporate packages.

*This is rebellion wrapped in tradition.*
*This is local picking up his slingshot.*
*This is what happens when passion meets pride.*

It's not just about teaching people to surf. It's about protecting the soul of Indonesian surf culture, sharing the raw beauty of our coastlines, and proving that locals can own the lineup — in the water AND in business.

When you surf with Blacky and Dream Surf Livin' team, you're not just learning technique — you're experiencing Bali through the eyes of a local legend, supporting the community, and helping keep traditions alive.
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