BRUCE IRONS
Freakishly talented in all size waves but a little fragile in competition. Bruce will knock out plenty of pretenders for the title, but won't get there himself.
a.k.a.: Brucey
d.o.b.: November 16, 1979
born: Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
resides: Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
parents: Parents Phil and Dannielle Irons live in Hanalei and manage Bruce and his brother
siblings: Older brother Andy is also a member of the Foster’s ASP World Tour
significant other: Girlfriend Mia
offspring: None yet
hobbies: Fishing or riding motocross
ATHLETE EQUIPPED
weight: 165 lbs (76 kg)
height: 5'10”
stance: Regular (natural) foot
sponsors: Volcom clothing, Oakley eyewear, DC footwear, Body Glove wetsuits, Red Bull energy drinks, Dakine accessories, Nixon watches, JS Industries surfboards and Amp'd Mobile
shapers: Jason Stevenson
quiver:
favorite waves: Pipeline
favorite maneuvers: Getting barreled or doing airs
favorite surfers:
PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING
highest world tour rating: 9th in 2005
years on Foster’s ASP World Tour: 2007 will be his 4th year on the tour
elite inception:
hard yards: Bruce started chipping away on the WQS in 1995
sabbatical:
filmography: The Bruce Movie (2005)
drama:
manuscript:
listen up:
video games:
honor roll:
elite tour victories: (2)
Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational specialty (2004)
XBOX Gerry Lopez Pipeline Masters (Spec Haw)
IN OTHER WORDS
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 long before joining the elite pro surfing ranks Bruce Irons was always going to make an impact when up against the best of the best. His brilliant new school flashes, once rare in competition, are becoming much more frequent, and his fellow tourers are always nervous when drawing the young Hawaiian. Finishing 14th on the 2006 ratings was slight slip from 2005 but be assured that he isn’t far from returning to the event winner’s circle which will in turn see him up where he belongs in the top five surfers in the world.
