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I don't normally do extensive posts but I have done an interview with a friend of mine Radical Twang of Reaction.and I think it is about time for everyone to see what awesome stuff he has to offer to SL...Not only clothes but friendship and leadership as well. Please click the jump to see the full post for interview and pics.

When I was looking for a bathing suit to wear to a beach event I had asked a friend where to find the best...they said to check out Reaction. This was over 6 months ago and I still return there to get updated on my swimsuits, surf stuff and casual wear. In the meantime, I have made friends with some great people that hang out there and it is always a fun place to visit cause you never know what your gonna find. I decided to interview Rad because of his great personality, his drive for success and his new role of being one of 4 Directors of the SLSA (Second Life Surfing Association.) Congrats dude! Anyway, I have chattered enough. Let me let you see what a great guy he is by reading his interview with me.

Just the facts: :)Name: Radical Twang
Rez Date: 13/3/06SL
Occupation: Fashion Designer
Favorite SL Pastime: ..all the good ol' days.

PYPER DOLLINGER: What was your first day on SL like?
RADICAL TWANG: ..confusing, was a little excited about my mentor giving me a bunch of freebies though lol

PD: Did you always know that you had something creative to offer SL? How did you come to be a designer?
RT: Nope, I was already airbrushing, and creating artworks and what not in my own time. Kaysha Sion, owner of WRONG, being my first friend in SL, seen some of my artworks and insisted I try make some clothes... and bugged me daily on it

PD: You are the owner of Reaction Surf Team. How did that come about how does one become a member of the team?
RT: The surf community was just starting to grow, from Namiko's first competitions. I had Alexsurfer Hirons push me into creating a team, figured why not. Eventually put one together, with him being the first person on board, not to long afterwards I found a few new members, nominated a captain, who then helped recruit the rest of the team.
Becoming a member of the team is limited now a days, due to us having such a large count.. though if they're willing, we're after fun active people, who enjoy the surfing life, and aren't afraid to socialise and participate in exciting activities.

PD: Who and What inspires your creations?
RT: I browse through and see what alot of people are doing, from on the streets, to catalogues to help get ideas. Even the common artwork I sometimes come accross gives me completely new ideas.

PD: Do you design in RL as well? if not what is your profession?
RT: Yep, I'm an airbrush artist & graphic designer. I've created various logo's and corporate work for various companies, and also achieved awards for my Airbrush work in the automotive industry.

PD: How much time each day/week do you spend either working in SL or designing for SL?
RT: It varies, there will be days I won't do anything, then there will be a week of hard working to get a whole bunch of new items done.

PD: When you are not working, who do you spend the most time with in-world?
RT: I'd have to say Kaysha Sion, theres others who come and go, though the majority would have to be with Kay.

PD: What type of things does you like to do outside of SL?
RT: Woah there's lots.. drive, camp, surf, drink, party, play poker etc. Mostly the nights out with all the mates top it off though. I'm still young, so tend to still run a bit of a muck when I can lol

PD: What sets Reaction aside from other SL store's?
RT: Reaction has it's own style of casual surfwear. It was one of the first surf stores opened in SL, back in April 06, and is now one of the biggest. Every creation is an original design, all created from scratch. I get feedback from alot of the surf community also, trying to provide them with as much casual clothing as I can, that has some sort of "edge" to it, yet isn't leading to the "Ghetto/Gangster" style.

PD: Where do you see the future of Reaction? What accomplishments are you striving for?
RT: I'm currently creating pre-model for a new sim that will only allocate the Reaction store, providing more than double - tripple the amount I provide at the moment. I'm also looking to expand the Reaction clothing out into the real world, using SL to test the waters with my designs. I basically strive to have the biggest, most known and favorized surf store in all of SL.

Wow, so do you see why I love to shop at Reaction? lol. Thanks Rad for your time and keep making the stuff we love. Your awesome...

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**Posted By Pyper Dollinger. Special Thanks to male model Payten Harrop