Professional Bodyboarder

Ben Player: Ben Player is an Australian bodyboarder who was world champion in 2005, 2007 and 2013. His 2007 victory came after placing second (narrowly being defeated by Damian King) in the 2006 Pipeline final. He has finished #2 overall on the World Bodyboarding Tour several times.

Ryan Hardy: When Ryan Hardy made his first trip to the Northshore there was big expectations for the West Australian bodyboarder. He had been quietly building up a solid reputation at home and now if he wanted continue on the path as a pro bodyboarder he had to prove it on the World stage.

Brothers Hubbard (Jeff and Dave):

Jeff Hubbard is the 2012 IBA World Tour bodyboarder champion from Kauai, Hawaii. His brother David also won a bodyboarding world title: the 2009 IBA Drop Knee World Tour. Jeff won his first IBA World Title in 2006 and the second in 2009.

His style is characterized by aerial tricks, and recognized by constantly pushing the boundaries of the sport. His split leg invert and looped 360 airs are a kind of trademark, and he is also regarded as one of the few bodyboarders to ever land an aerial 720. He is a four time winner of the IBA Pipeline Pro bodyboarding contest in 2002, 2006, 2011 and 2012

                                                                                                    

Dave Hubbard: Dave Hubbard is regarded by many as the world’s most versatile bodyboarder. Whether it be dropknee, prone or stand-up; Dave can do them all. Dave possesses his own unique style and flare and his unconventional technique makes him unpredictable and very entertaining.

                                                                                              

Links the videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsM53d4TXWM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzlBhwIQq1I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0y5yE5NC68