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{{Short description|American surfer (born 1979)}}
{{Infobox surfer
{{Infobox surfer
| name = Bruce Irons
| name = Bruce Irons
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| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| residence = Carlsbad california
| residence = [[Hanalei, Hawaii|Hanalei]], Kauai, Hawaii
| nickname = BI
| nickname = BI
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}
| height = 5 ft 11 in
| weight = {{convert|165|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
| weight = 165 lb
| best_year = 2008
| best_year = 2008
| career_earnings =
| career_earnings =
| sponsors = [[Oakley, Inc.|Oakley Eyewear]][[Dakine|Da Kine]], [[JS Surfboards]], Nixon Watches,], [[FOX]], [[Power Dirch]]
| sponsors =WEEDMAPS, [[DC Shoes]]
| major_achievements = 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search<br>2004 [[Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational|Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau]]
| major_achievements = 2008 Rip Curl Pro Search<br>2004 [[Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational|Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau]]<br> 2001 [[Billabong Pipeline Masters]]
| stance = Regular (natural foot)
| stance = Regular (natural foot)
| shapers =
| shapers =
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| favorite_maneuvers =
| favorite_maneuvers =
| years_active = 1999–2008
| years_active = 1999–2008
| website= {{URL|http://www.bruceirons.com}}
| website= {{URL|www.bruceirons.com}}
}}
}}
'''Bruce Irons''' (born November 16, 1979) is an American regularfoot professional surfer from [[Hanalei, Hawaii|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.
'''Bruce Irons''' (born November 16, 1979) is an American regularfoot professional surfer from [[Hanalei, Hawaii|Hanalei]], [[Kauai]], and is often regarded as one of the best tuberiders of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The best tube riders of all time |url=https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-best-tube-riders-of-all-time |access-date=February 5, 2024 |website=Surfer Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=stab |date=2016-03-08 |title=The world's top five best tuberiders |url=https://stabmag.com/news/the-worlds-top-five-best-tuberiders/ |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=Stab Mag |language=en-US}}</ref> He is the younger brother of three-time world champion [[Andy Irons]].


==Background and early years==
==Background and early years==
Born in [[Lihue]], 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.
Born in [[Hanalei, Hawaii|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.


==Professional surfing career==
==Professional surfing career==
After placing second place in 1998 and third in 2000, he defeated eleven-time world champion [[Kelly Slater]] to win the 2001 Billabong Pipe Masters event. On October 3, 2004 after qualifying for the [[Association of Surfing Professionals#World Championship Totals|World championship]] tour, he again defeated the seven-time champion in the semifinals at the [[Association of Surfing Professionals]] [[Quiksilver Pro France]] event, only to lose to his older brother in the final. Later, on December 15, 2004, he won the [[Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational|Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau]] event in waves that exceeded forty 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.
After placing second 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 [[Association of Surfing Professionals#World Championship Totals|World championship]] tour, he again defeated the seven-time champion in the semi-finals 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 Big Wave Invitational|Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau]] event with a perfect score of 100, 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 [[Frederick Patacchia|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 August 3, 2008, Irons defeated [[Frederick Patacchia|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 his longtime sponsor [[Volcom]], where he'd been for nearly 20 years, helping shape the company's identity. On December 12, 2012, Irons signed a long-term deal with Fox Clothing. On November 30, 2015, Irons signed with [[RVCA]] after leaving Fox Clothing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-08 |title=Bruce Irons signs with RVCA |url=https://stabmag.com/news/bruce-irons-signs-with-rvca/ |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=Stab Mag |language=en-US}}</ref>
On 21 Nov 2012 Irons split with Volcom. On 12 Dec 2012 Bruce Irons signed a long-term deal With Fox Clothing.

In the Winter of 2014, he surfed Pine Tree's with organic farmer and Costa Mesan shredder Chad Stassel. Irons claims Chad's surfing was so beautiful that he would never look at the ocean the same way again.


==Non-surfing credits==
==Non-surfing credits==
Included in Irons' [[product endorsement]]s are:
Included in Irons's [[product endorsement]]s are:
*a signature pair of [[Oakley, Inc.|Oakley]] sunglasses<ref>{{cite web
*a signature pair of [[Oakley, Inc.|Oakley]] sunglasses<ref>{{cite web
| title = Oakley Bruce Irons Signature Series HIJINX Sunglasses
| title = Oakley Bruce Irons Signature Series HIJINX Sunglasses
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| publisher = [[Oakley, Inc.|Oakley]]
| publisher = [[Oakley, Inc.|Oakley]]
| year = 2011
| year = 2011
| accessdate = 10 July 2010}}</ref>
| accessdate = 10 July 2010
| url-status = dead
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080704080052/http://oakley.com/pd/4810
| archivedate = 4 July 2008
}}</ref>
*life sponsorship by the skate, surf, and snowboard clothing line, [[Volcom]]<ref>{{cite web
*life sponsorship by the skate, surf, and snowboard clothing line, [[Volcom]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.volcom.com/team/team_rider_detail.asp?TeamID=1&riderID=52&SectionId=1
|url = http://www.volcom.com/team/team_rider_detail.asp?TeamID=1&riderID=52&SectionId=1
| title = Bruce Irons
|title = Bruce Irons
| work = Volcom - Youth Against Establishment - Team - Surf
|work = Volcom – Youth Against Establishment – Team – Surf
| publisher = [[Volcom]]
|publisher = [[Volcom]]
| year = 2011
|year = 2011
| accessdate = 15 May 2011 }}</ref>
|accessdate = 15 May 2011
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110518100106/http://www.volcom.com/team/team_rider_detail.asp?TeamID=1&riderID=52&SectionId=1
|archivedate = 18 May 2011
}}</ref>
*one of three pro surfers, with [[Dane Reynolds]] and Ry Craike, supported by [[Power Balance]]
*one of three pro surfers, with [[Dane Reynolds]] and Ry Craike, supported by [[Power Balance]]
*together with his brother, Andy, sponsorship by skate shoe company [[DC Shoes|DC]]<ref>{{cite web
*together with his brother, Andy, sponsorship by skate shoe company [[DC Shoes|DC]]<ref>{{cite web
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| publisher = [[DC Shoes]]
| publisher = [[DC Shoes]]
| year = 2011
| year = 2011
| accessdate = 15 May 2011}}</ref>
| accessdate = 15 May 2011
| url-status = dead
| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100617234808/http://www.dcshoes.com/bruce/
| archivedate = 17 June 2010
}}</ref>
*wetsuit sponsor [[Body Glove|Body Glove International]]
*wetsuit sponsor [[Body Glove|Body Glove International]]


In 2005, Irons starred in the Volcom funded [[autobiographical]] [[documentary film]], entitled ''The Bruce Movie''. The film was shot using 16mm, [[Super 8 mm film|Super 8]] and 35mm format and filmed on location in Hawaii, Indonesia, Australia, Tahiti, California, France and South Africa, and whilst popular in the surfing community, did not cut through to mainstream release.<ref>{{cite web
In 2005, Irons starred in the Volcom funded autobiographical documentary film, entitled ''The Bruce Movie''. The film was shot using 16mm, [[Super 8 mm film|Super 8]] and 35mm format and filmed on location in Hawaii, Indonesia, Australia, Tahiti, California, France and South Africa, and while popular in the surfing community, did not cut through to mainstream release.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.volcom.com/news/article.asp?sid=&articleid=764
| url = http://www.volcom.com/news/article.asp?sid=&articleid=764
| title = The Bruce Movie Regional Premiere Info
| title = The Bruce Movie Regional Premiere Info
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| publisher = Volcom
| publisher = Volcom
| year = 2005
| year = 2005
| accessdate = 15 May 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| accessdate = 15 May 2011
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110411013055/http://www.volcom.com/news/article.asp?sid=&articleID=764
| archive-date = 11 April 2011
| url-status = dead
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.volcoment.com/ecom/details.asp?cid=4&sid=&pid=413
| url = http://www.volcoment.com/ecom/details.asp?cid=4&sid=&pid=413
| title = The Bruce Movie - Surf 2005 - DVD
| title = The Bruce Movie – Surf 2005 – DVD
| work = Shop
| work = Shop
| publisher = Volcom
| publisher = Volcom
| year = 2005
| year = 2005
| accessdate = 15 May 2011 }}</ref> Irons was in the cast of the 2007 [[Australian (people)|Australian]] documentary film about the [[Sydney, New South Wales|Sydney]] surf gang, the [[Bra Boys]], entitled ''[[Bra Boys: Blood is Thicker than Water]]''. The film's official cast included eleven-time world champion, [[Kelly Slater]], and surfing legends [[Mark Occhilupo]], Irons, [[Laird Hamilton]] and approximately 40 other well known surfers.<ref name="imdb">{{cite web
| accessdate = 15 May 2011 }}</ref> Irons was in the cast of the 2007 Australian documentary film about the Sydney surf gang, the [[Bra Boys]], entitled ''[[Bra Boys: Blood is Thicker than Water]]''. The film's official cast included eleven-time world champion, [[Kelly Slater]], and surfing legends [[Mark Occhilupo]], Irons, [[Laird Hamilton]] and approximately 40 other well known surfers.<ref name="imdb">{{cite web
| url = http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951318/fullcredits#cast
| url = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951318/fullcredits#cast
| title = Bra Boys
| title = Bra Boys
| work = Internet Movie Database
| work = Internet Movie Database
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| year = 2007
| year = 2007
| accessdate = 14 May 2011}}</ref>
| accessdate = 14 May 2011}}</ref>

==Video game appearances==
Irons is a playable character in the video game ''[[Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer]]''.

== Filmography ==
'''Acting'''
*''Burning Man Dan 2'' (2017)
* ''View from a Blue Moon'' (2015)
* ''Pipe'' (2011)
* ''Dude Cruse'' (2008)
* ''[[Blue Crush]]'' (2002)
'''Self'''

* ''Além da Visão'' (2020)
* ''White Rhino'' (2019)
* ''Red Bull Sports Events'' (2018)
* ''Andy Irons: Kissed by God'' (2018)
* ''Who is J.O.B'' (2016)
* ''Peaking'' (2016)
* ''Heavy Water'' (2015)
* ''Immersion the Movie'' (2012)
* ''Pacific Pirates'' (2011)
* ''Fiberglass and Megapixels'' (2010)
*''Vans Triple Crown'' (2010)
* ''The Arena: North Short'' (2009)
* ''Archy: Build for Speed, Born to Ride'' (2008)
* ''Bra Boys'' (2007)
* ''Freddy P. Project: Interrogation'' (2006)
* ''Pipeline Masters Documentary'' (2006)
* ''The Kelly Slater Surf Invitational'' (2004)
* ''Blue Horizon'' (2004)
* ‘’Keep Your Eyes Open Documentary ’’ (2003)
* ''Wow'' (2002)
* ''Bluetorch TV'' (2001)
* ''Gondwana'' (2001)
* ''Hit & Run'' (2000)


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{WSL profile}}


{{ASP World Tour Men}}
{{ASP World Tour Men}}
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{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


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Latest revision as of 14:37, 2 August 2024

Bruce Irons
Personal information
NicknameBI
Born (1979-11-16) November 16, 1979 (age 44)
Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
ResidenceHanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Surfing career
Years active1999–2008
Best year2008
SponsorsWEEDMAPS, DC Shoes
Major achievements2008 Rip Curl Pro Search
2004 Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau
2001 Billabong Pipeline Masters
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural foot)
Websitewww.bruceirons.com

Bruce Irons (born November 16, 1979) is an American regularfoot professional surfer from Hanalei, Kauai, and is often regarded as one of the best tuberiders of all time.[1][2] He is the younger brother of three-time world champion Andy Irons.

Background and early years

[edit]

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.

Professional surfing career

[edit]

After placing second 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 semi-finals 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 with a perfect score of 100, 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 his longtime sponsor Volcom, where he'd been for nearly 20 years, helping shape the company's identity. On December 12, 2012, Irons signed a long-term deal with Fox Clothing. On November 30, 2015, Irons signed with RVCA after leaving Fox Clothing.[3]

Non-surfing credits

[edit]

Included in Irons's product endorsements are:

In 2005, Irons starred in the Volcom funded autobiographical documentary film, entitled The Bruce Movie. The film was shot using 16mm, Super 8 and 35mm format and filmed on location in Hawaii, Indonesia, Australia, Tahiti, California, France and South Africa, and while popular in the surfing community, did not cut through to mainstream release.[7][8] Irons was in the cast of the 2007 Australian documentary film about the Sydney surf gang, the Bra Boys, entitled Bra Boys: Blood is Thicker than Water. The film's official cast included eleven-time world champion, Kelly Slater, and surfing legends Mark Occhilupo, Irons, Laird Hamilton and approximately 40 other well known surfers.[9]

Video game appearances

[edit]

Irons is a playable character in the video game Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer.

Filmography

[edit]

Acting

  • Burning Man Dan 2 (2017)
  • View from a Blue Moon (2015)
  • Pipe (2011)
  • Dude Cruse (2008)
  • Blue Crush (2002)

Self

  • Além da Visão (2020)
  • White Rhino (2019)
  • Red Bull Sports Events (2018)
  • Andy Irons: Kissed by God (2018)
  • Who is J.O.B (2016)
  • Peaking (2016)
  • Heavy Water (2015)
  • Immersion the Movie (2012)
  • Pacific Pirates (2011)
  • Fiberglass and Megapixels (2010)
  • Vans Triple Crown (2010)
  • The Arena: North Short (2009)
  • Archy: Build for Speed, Born to Ride (2008)
  • Bra Boys (2007)
  • Freddy P. Project: Interrogation (2006)
  • Pipeline Masters Documentary (2006)
  • The Kelly Slater Surf Invitational (2004)
  • Blue Horizon (2004)
  • ‘’Keep Your Eyes Open Documentary ’’ (2003)
  • Wow (2002)
  • Bluetorch TV (2001)
  • Gondwana (2001)
  • Hit & Run (2000)

References

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  1. ^ "The best tube riders of all time". Surfer Today. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  2. ^ stab (2016-03-08). "The world's top five best tuberiders". Stab Mag. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  3. ^ "Bruce Irons signs with RVCA". Stab Mag. 2016-03-08. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  4. ^ "Oakley Bruce Irons Signature Series HIJINX Sunglasses". Oakley Men's Store. Oakley. 2011. Archived from the original on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2010.
  5. ^ "Bruce Irons". Volcom – Youth Against Establishment – Team – Surf. Volcom. 2011. Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  6. ^ "Bruce Bio". Team. DC Shoes. 2011. Archived from the original on 17 June 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  7. ^ "The Bruce Movie Regional Premiere Info". News. Volcom. 2005. Archived from the original on 11 April 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  8. ^ "The Bruce Movie – Surf 2005 – DVD". Shop. Volcom. 2005. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  9. ^ "Bra Boys". Internet Movie Database. Amazon.com. 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
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