Laird Hamilton | |
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Personal information | |
Born | Laird John Zerfas March 2, 1964 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Residence | Kauai and Malibu |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Surfing career | |
Years active | 1970–present |
Sponsors | Oxbow, Amway |
Major achievements |
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Surfing specifications | |
Stance | Regular (natural foot) |
Quiver | Long boards |
Favorite waves | Teahupo'o, Pipeline, Jaws |
Website | lairdhamilton.com |
Laird John Hamilton (né Zerfas; born March 2, 1964[1]) is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model and actor.[2] He is married to Gabrielle Reece, a former professional volleyball player, television personality, and model.