If it were not for Kelly Slater’s total dominance of surfing in the last twenty years then Tom Curren would be most peoples choice of the greatest surfer of all time. Tom, a rebel, an enigma to many but also a three time world champ is many surfer’s hero. He is anti establishment, super stylish, a free spirit, yet also a ruthless competitor.

He dominated surfing surfing in the early to mid eighties winning two world titles, before almost dropping off tour, only to come back and win an incredible 7 events in one season to claim his third title in 1990. Along the way he was profiled in Rolling Stone, went on the legendary Search trips and made several albums. For the purist Curren may be the ultimate surfer.