HISTORY

This Wave Rebel add stated Andre Botha 18 years old and Two times World Chamion. Still the youngest to claim the title.

Paul Roach owned the 90′s, his DK skills have earned him the title as “best ever” photo Hank

Mikes unique Gyroll leash hits the market in the mid 90′s and almost overnight every bodyboarder wants one.

Hawaiia’s favourite Dropknee rider of the 90′s. Photo Hank

Bullet was a stylish Dropknee rider. In the early part of his career he was all DK winning Aussie Titles and State comps and was the man to beat. He gradually moved back to prone and less DK after a wipe out in WA tweaked his knee. At prone he was just as impressive. Photo Bosko Circa mid 90′s.

Teal Nippard from Sydneys Northern Beaches made a big impact on the sport of Dropknee in the mid 90′s. Unfortunately he threw the towel in before he reached his peak and full potential.

 

Jeff Hubbard scores one of his first covers on Riptide Feb ’96 issue it would be just the start of many more to come.

Eppo was the face of Billabong throughout the 90′s and was plastered over every bodyboard magazine. After his competitive career ended he worked for Billabong as there team manager for several years.

Toby Player from Avalon Beach on Sydneys Northern beaches has been a hardcore bodyboarder for the majority of his life and today he continues to be involved in the sport with his successful online bodyboard store. This shot by MTV captured Toby back in the early days of his career doing what he loved most getting pitted.

Guilherme Tamega from Brazil the most successful competition bodyboarder of the 90′s was the backbone of Wave Rebels advertisement campaign.