Bio

The name Bruce Irons is synonymous with innovation, progression and style in surfing. Crowds gather en masse to catch a glimpse of him whenever he enters the water. Having secured legend status both with and without a contest jersey, Bruce is known for his fearless approach to heavy reefbreaks and big airs. On the “favorite surfer” list of most surf fans, Bruce has regularly taken the podium at the Surfer Poll ceremony. He’s a hot commodity, not only in the surf media, but to mainstream media, as he has graced covers of Outside, Men’s Health, and he’s even been featured in Rolling Stone.

Q & A

  1. Primary Shaper

    Jason Stevenson (JS)

  2. Home Beach

    Pinetrees

  3. Family

    Wife Mia, Mom and Dad back in Hanalei

  4. Favorite Maneuvers

    Getting barreled

  5. Favorite Surfers

    Sunny Garcia, Mark Occhilupo and Kai Garcia

  6. Favorite Waves

    Pipeline, Teahupoo and any wave set up for barrels and punts

  7. Height

    5'10" (178cm)

  8. Weight

    165 lbs (75 kilos)

  9. Average Board Quiver

    A few 5'10"s, a 6'0" and bigger boards depending on where we go

  10. Stance

    Regular foot

Bruce Irons

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Date of Birth:
November 16, 1979
Hometown:
Hanalei, Kauai – "...and still holding it down there."
Sponsors:
Fox, Oakley, Red Bull, DaKine, JS Surfboards, Body Glove, Nixon

Career Highlights

    • 2011: #10 Surfer Poll Awards
    • 2009: #10 Surfer Poll Awards
    • 2008: # 7 Surfer Poll Awards
    • 2008: 1st, Rip Curl Pro Search - Uluwatu, Indonesia
    • 2005: 1st, Mr. Price Pro - Durban, South Africa
    • 2005: Surfer Poll Video of the Year, "The Bruce Movie"
    • 2005: Surfer Poll Best Performance by a Male, "The Bruce Movie"
    • 2005: #3 Surfer Poll Awards
    • 2004: 1st, Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau - Waimea Bay, Hawaii
    • 2001: 1st, Billabong Pipe Masters