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Surfers in History That all Should Know.

When all has been said and done, some personalities in the history of surfing should never be forgotten. Those who are new to the art of surfing can meet them here.
Interview with Charles Williams of Impact Surfboards
Lost among the many boat yards and trailer homes of Ft. Pierce and secured behind a chain link fence amid the pungent stench of fresh resin exists the nerve center of a surfboard company that has been quietly churning out state of the art equipment and epitomizing the surfing lifestyle for decades.
Kelly Slater
Kelly Slater
Tom Curren
As he rises again as part of an athletic and musical comeback, Tommy Curren has also launched a website that focuses on his style and creativity. Great surf pictures and videos as well as some music samples.
The Surfer's Conundrum
Why can't most surfers remain as dedicated and true to their sport as others are to sports such as football, baseball, and golf?
Kelly Slater: Past, Present, Future
Kelly Slater has risen to God-like status in competetitive surfing, but is his moment about to pass?
Rell Sun
In her own words...Check it out.
Jamie O'brien
Good God! To see this guy surf live is downright bizare. Pictures and videos give him no justice. O'brien is the future.
Donavan Frankenreiter
Soulman, musician, smooth-surfing-stylist, Donavan is a retro-original.
Mark Ochilupo
Okay, so this is more of a fan site dedicated to the legendary Aussie, but it has wonderful pictures and some links.
Ken Bradshaw
A little hefty on the testosterone, but I think that's a prerequisite for riding 50-foot waves.
Legendary Surfers
This site is growing constantly. It's a great resource for anyone who who wasn't there when surfing was great and a way for those who were to re-live those days.
Duke Kahanamoku
The father of surfing as we know it.
Tom Curren
It doesn't get any more powerful or stylish than Tommy Curren.
More on Tom Curren
More in-depth info with video and links for those "searching for Tom Curren."
Simon Anderson
This Aussie is the one to thank when you start doing turns on that three-fin surfboard. It doesn't matter what you start on, but you will probably end up on a thruster.
Kelly Slater
When your discussion turns to the greatest surfers of the century, chances are this guy will be a hot topic.
Nat Young
Thank this Australian every time you hop on that shortboard and throw down a turn. A leader of the "Shortboard Revolution."

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