TOMMY BUTLAND

Pic of TOMMY by @shootabopp
TOMMY was the youngest surfer to make the Open Men National Final in NZ Surfing history at 15 years of age.
TOMMY rides THE ELITE in PU and 1-DA epoxy technology
Hi, my name is TOMMY and I’m from Taranaki, NZ.
I started surfing when I was about 3 or 4 years old with my Dad.
I was born on 27 January 2003.
I’m a natural footer.
My magic stick is THE ELITE 5′ 11″ x 18 15/16″ at 29.6L, a replica Gav made for Michel Bourez in 1-DA Epoxy technology.
My training ground is Oakura Beach.
My favourite wave is Stent Road.
My favourite manoeuvre is a layback hack.
My favourite foods are fish and steak.
The most important people in my life are my family.
My philosophy on life is “Go hard or go home.”
I couldn’t live without the ocean.
My career highlights include:
- The youngest surfer to make the Open Men National Final in NZ Surfing history at 15 years old.
Recent highlights include:
- 1-DA‘s ‘Free Radical’ surfer;
- 1st, 2023 O’Neill Kaikōura Coldwater Classic, Open;
- 5th, 2022 NZ National Titles, Open;
- 1st, 2022 Hurley Club Championships, Expression Session;
- 3rd, 2022 Hurley National Club Championships, part of the New Plymouth Boardriders Club.
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