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Bruce Irons

Date of Birth: November 16, 1979
Hometown: Hanalei Kauai, and still holding it down there
Other Sponsors: Volcom clothing, Oakley Eyewear, DC footwear, Red Bull energy drinks, DaKine accessories, JS surfboards, Body Glove wetsuits, Nixon watches
Favorite Spot: Pipeline, Hawaii
Career Highlights:
- 2001: 1st Pipe Masters
- 2004: 1st Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau
- 2008: 1st WCT Rip Curl Pro Search
- 2005: #3 Surfer of the Year, Surfer Poll Awards
- 2005: Best Performance by a Male, The Bruce Movie- Surfer Poll Awards
- 2005: Video of the Year , The Bruce Movie- Surfer Poll Awards
- 2005: 1st The Mr. Price Pro, Durban, South Africa (WQS)
- 2008: # 7 Surfer Poll Awards
- 2009: #10 Surfer Poll Awards

Bio

The name Bruce Irons is synonymous with innovation, progression and style in surfing and crowds gather en masse to catch a glimpse of his moves whenever he graces the water. Securing legend status with or without a contest jersey, Bruce is known for his fearless approach to heavy reef breaks and for big airs. On the “favorite surfer” list of most, Bruce has taken the podium at the Surfer Polls every year for the last decade. He is a hot commodity, not only to the surf media, but to mainstream media, as Bruce has graced covers of Outside, Men’s Health, and even been featured in Rolling Stone.

Q&A

Primary Shaper Jason Stevenson (JS)
Home Beach Pinetrees
Family Girlfriend Mia, Brother Andy who is on the WCT tour with Bruce, Mom and Dad back in Hanalei
Favorite Maneuvers Getting barreled
Favorite Surfers Sunny Garcia, Mark Occhilupo and Kai Garcia
Favorite Waves Pipeline, Teahupoo and any wave set up for barrels and punts
Height 5'10" (178cm)
Weight 165 lbs (75 kilos)
Average Board Quiver A few 5'10"s, a 6'0" and bigger boards depending on where we go
Stance Regular foot