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Athletes
Andy Irons:
- Born: July 24, 1978 Oahu, Hawaii
- Lives: Hanalei, Kauai
- Height: 6'
- Weight: 170
- Other Sponsors: Billabong, Von Zipper, Nixon Watches, Kustom Footwear, Dakine
Andy Irons was named the 9th most
influential surfer of all time. Along with brother Bruce, Andy was even
more recently named by Surfer Magazine as one of the most
influential surfers of 2008. His professional career has been
hilighted by three World Titles (2002, 2003, 2004), three Quicksilver
Pro France Titles (2003, 2004, 2005), and two Rip Curl Pro Search
Titles (2006, 2007). Andy's passion for giving back to the community
makes him a perfect fit at Power Balance. He and brother Bruce host
the annual Irons Brothers Pinetree's Classic, a contest for young kids
from the community that allowed them to become the icons they are
today. The governor of Hawaii claimed February 23rd Andy Irons day and
the closing section of Taylor Steele's Campaign movie parallels his life on the WCT. Andy has also just released A Fly in the Champagne through he and his brother's production company, Irons Brothers Productions, www.ironsbrothersproductions.com.
Bruce Irons:
- Born: November 16, 1979 in Lihue, Kauai.
- Lives: Hanalei, Kauai
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 165
- Other Sponsors: Volcom, Oakley, DaKine, Red Bull, DC, Nixon, JS Surfboards
Bruce is listed as the 23rd most
influential surfer of all time. Bruce started surfing at age seven and
has won multiple titles including the 2001 Pipe Masters where he
defeated nine-time world champ Kelly Slater. He has also won the "Mr.
Price Pro" in Durban, South Africa, the "Eddie Big Wave Invitational"
at Waimea Bay, Hawaii, and countless other contests and is considered
to be among surfing’s elite. Surfer Magazine has also named
him, along with brother Andy, one of the most influential surfers of
2008. Like Andy, Bruce has had tremendous success on screen. Most
recently, this includes Volcom's The Bruce Movie as well as DC's Dudecruise which he produced through his company Irons Brothers Productions.
Ryan Mariano:
- Lives: Lake Forest, CA
- Height: 6'3"
- College: Long Beach State
- Other Sponsors: Hurley, Jose Cuervo
After his playing days at Long Beach
State, Mariano moved to Europe where he played professionally for seven
years before returning to the United States to join the AVP Tour. Ryan
finished the 2006 season ranked third in digs and fifth in aces per
game.
EJ Viso:
- Born: March 19, 1985 in Caracas, Venezuela
- Lives: Barcelona, Spain
- Height: 5'5"
- Weight: 141
- Other Sponsors: PDVSA, Honda, Herbalife, Oakley, Cantv, Aserca Airlines
EJ began kart racing in 1993 at the age of
eight years old. In 2001, he began his career in US Barber Formula
Dodge East. From there he experienced brief stints in British Formula
Renault and Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup as well as British Formula
Three. In 2005, he raced in the GP2's inaugural season until he moved
to the Indy Car Series, where he would have been named Indy Rookie of
the Year had the mumps not kept him off the track in Nashville. With
already so much experience under his belt at only 24 years of age, EJ's
future is incredibly bright in the racing world.
Scott Smith:
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 235
- Other Sponsors: Krank Golf, Bang Golf
Scott has assembled one of the most
storied list of long ball accomplishments in golf history. First and
foremost, Scott holds the Long Drive World Record at 539 yards.
Further, he’s recorded the following remarkable stats:
- Highest swing speed recorded - 164 mph
- Highest ball speed recorded - 222 mph
- Longest competion drive - 539 yards
And Longdrive Accomplishments:
- 2002 Pinnacle Distance Challenge beating John Daly by 36 yards for $100,000.
- 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 World Finalist
- Finished 5th 2005 World Long Drive Championship
- Finished 14th 2004 World Longdrive Championship.
- 2005 District Champion
- Current World Record holder of 539 yards in LDA competition (Albuquerque, NM 2005)
Peter Smolik:
- Born: February 11, 1977
- Lives: San Diego, California
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 190
- Other Sponsors: Paradox, Independent, S One, Shorty's, TSA Clothing
One of the top “free” skateboarders in the
world, Pete is known for his outrageous videos and inventive aerials,
logging more time off the ground than on. Often imitated but never
duplicated, Pete rides hard and fast.
Forrest Shearer:
- Age: 27
- Born: San Diego, CA
- Lives: Salt Lake City, UT
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight:150
- Other Sponsors: Allian Snowboards, DC Shoes, Oakley, Airblaster, Tactics
The camera loves Forrest. One of
snowboarding’s biggest video stars, he logs countless hours in midair,
hucking terrain from Utah to South America and the Southern Hemisphere.
Forrest, an all around accomplished boarder (surfer, skater and
snowboarder), now lives Utah, close to the powder he spends so much
time dusting up.
“Power Balance is that link between mind
and body. The product’s capabilities are mindboggling! My snowboarding
has been taken to the next level. Every day I begin with 110% energy
now. Thank you Power Balance for putting my snowboarding so on point
it's not even funny. All I can say is super power!”
Tanner Hendrickson:
- Age: 17
- Lives: Haiku, HI
- Other Sponsors: No Fear
Tanner has been an up and comer on the
surf scene since he began making a name for himself at age 12. He
placed 1st at the Rip Curl GromSearch, NSSA Hawaii Conference RVCA
Series, and won the Night Crawlers division at VQS World Championships
in Newport Beach. At age 14, Tanner was rated first in open juniors and
now is on the 18-under Hawaii Junior Surf Team. Tanner represented
Hawaii in the ISA World Surfing Championships in Ecuador taking 15th
place. He attends King Kekaulike High School and won the Maui
Interscholastic Surf Championship in the shortboard division.
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