Bruce Irons (surfer)

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Bruce Irons (born November 16, 1979) is a regularfoot professional surfer from Hanalei, Kauai and younger brother of three-time world champion Andy Irons. Best known for his radical "bro'd out" aerial maneuvers and fearless tuberiding abilities, he claims he will surf any wave on the planet.

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. After placing second place in 1998 and third in 2000, he defeated nine-time world champion Kelly Slater to win the 2001 Pipe Masters event. on October 3rd, 2004 after qualifying for the WCT tour, he again defeated the seven-time champion in the semifinals at the ASP Quiksilver Pro France event, only to lose to his older brother in the final. Later, on December 15th, 2004, he won the " 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.

On August 3, 2008 Bruce defeated Fredrick Patacchia to win the Rip Curl Pro Search 2008 held in Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia. It was his first win on the ASP championship tour.

Bruce is sponsored for life by the skate, surf, and snowboard clothing line, Volcom and is one of three pro surfers, (Along with Dane Reynolds and Ry Craike) to be sponsored by skate shoe company DC. Bruce also rides for wetsuit sponsor Body Glove International.