Bruce Irons (surfer)
| Bruce Irons | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born |
November 16, 1979 Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii |
| Nickname | BI |
| Residence | Carlsbad california |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Years active | 1999–2008 |
| Best year | 2008 |
| Sponsors | RVCA, DC Shoes |
| Major achievements | 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search 2004 Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular (natural foot) |
| Website | www |
Bruce Irons (born November 16, 1979) is an American regularfoot professional surfer from Hanalei, Kauai and younger brother of three-time world champion Andy Irons. Best known for his radical aerial maneuvers and fearless tuberiding abilities, he claims he will surf any wave on the planet.
Born in Hanalei, Kauai, he was raised on the North Shore where he began surfing at age seven. After a successful amateur career with several wins in the United States Surfing Championships, he went pro shortly after graduating high school.
After placing second place in 1998 and third in 2000, he defeated eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater to win the 2001 Billabong Pipeline Masters event. On October 3, 2004 after qualifying for the World championship tour, he again defeated the seven-time champion in the semifinals at the Association of Surfing Professionals Quiksilver Pro France event, but lost to his older brother Andy Irons in the final. Later, on December 15, 2004, he won the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau event in waves that exceeded 40 feet (12m) at O'ahu's Waimea Bay. Soon after, he dazzled crowds by making the final and placing fourth in the Pipe Masters, barely re-qualifying for the 2005 tour.
On August 3, 2008 Irons defeated Freddy Patacchia to win the Rip Curl Pro Search 2008 held in Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia. It was his first win on the ASP championship tour.
On November 21, 2012 Irons split with Volcom. On December 12, 2012 Bruce Irons signed a long-term deal with Fox Clothing.
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