Ben Dunn 2007

BEN DUNN
www.surfing-odds.com
a.k.a.: Dunny
d.o.b.: January 8th, 1986
born: Wallabi Point, NSW, Australia
resides:
parents: Martin, Trish
siblings: sister Kate
significant other: Ben's got a girl.
offspring: Nope.
hobbies: Playing golf and hanging with friends.
url: www.bendunn.com.au

ATHLETE EQUIPPED

weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
height: 5'11" (180 cm)
stance: Regular (natural) foot
sponsors: Rip Curl wetsuits and clothing, Chili surfboards, Red Bull, Dakine accessories, Saltwater Wine surf shops
shapers: James Cheal (Chili surfboards)
quiver: Three 5'11"s, one 6'1" and one 6'2"
favorite waves: : Home and Angourie
favorite maneuvers: Tubes and forehand carves
favorite surfers: Parko, Taj and Mick

PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING

GLORY ROAD: PATH TO THE 2007 FOSTER'S ASP WORLD TOUR
February 19, 2006: 25th Place Costao Pro Floripa Florianopolis, Brazil „³ 900 points $1,100
May 21, 2006: WINNER Hyuga Pro pres. by Billabong Miyazaki, Japan „³ 1500 points $10,000
June 18, 2006: 3rd Place Billabong Costa do Sauipe Pro Bahia, Brazil „³ 1460 points $2,700
July 30, 2006: 19th Place Honda US Open Huntington Beach, California „³ 975 points $1,200
August 27, 2006: 3rd Place Rip Curl Pro Seignosse, France „³ 2190 points $5,000
October 29, 2006: 9th Place Onbongo Pro Surfing Sao Paulo, Brazil „³ 1250 points $1,500
November 22, 2006: 17th Place OP Pro Hawaii Haleiwa, Hawaii „³ 1000 points $1,700
Total: 9275 points
2006 ASP WQS Rating: 9th

IN OTHER WORDS

Ben Dunn is destined for competitive greatness. Growing up the son of premier Australia surf coach Martin Dunn, Ben's childhood was spent trading blows with some of the nation's finest professionals and it¡¦s safe to say that he's picked up a thing or two. One of the most technically precise 21 year olds on the planet, Dunn has amassed a wealth of competitive accolades in all conditions. Last season, Ben put together a solid year on the 'QS to finish 9th with an impressive win at the WQS four star Hyuga Pro presented by Billabong in Japan. Although easily making the cut off for this year's Dream Tour, some speculated that the youngster may suffer the same problem that several rookies struggle with at the elite level of competition. However, lack of experience will not be a problem for the young man from New South Wales. Primary sponsor Rip Curl was kind enough to extend Dunn a wildcard into both the Bells event and Mexico event in '06, and the stylish natural footer dished out losses to veteran competitors Jake Paterson and Trent Munro in good form. Ben¡¦s incredible talent and sharp competitive mindset will set him apart from his fellow rookies, and he has all the tools to become a fixture on the Foster's ASP World Tour for many years to come.