Bio

The name Bruce Irons is synonymous with innovation, progression and style in surfing and crowds gather en masses 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

  1. Primary Shaper

    Jason Stevenson (JS)

  2. Home Beach

    Pinetrees

  3. Family

    Girlfriend 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:
Volcom clothing, Oakley Eyewear, Red Bull, DaKine, JS Surfboards, Body Glove wetsuits, Nixon watches

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