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  Alex Gray

  DOB

  06/18/86

  Hometown

  Rancho Palos Verdes, California

  Specialty

  Alex's amazing personality and chiseled looks make him one of the most sought after bachelors in the world. He is a staple on the North Shore during the winter and has expanded his game to tow in surfing huge slabs in California and diving for Lobsters. He is the star of the Drop Zone.

  Their Own Words

  How did you get into surfing?

  I grew up playing everything, my bro got into it so I did too.

  Career Goals for 2009?

  Become the American Badmitton Champion, make the WCT, go on more trips, be in the water, grow my hair, and get a 12 lb. lobster.

  What's your philosophy?

  Rip it and Grip it!

  More Alex

  www.bodyglove.com/alex

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  Chad Jackson

  Hometown

  Cayucos, California

  Their Own Words

  What's your favorite surf spot?

  "Da Pier but I only say that to not make the other spots jealous."

  Which suit do you rock?

  "The 3/2 ECO"

  What music do you listen to?

  "Stray Donkey, only one, Sounds of Nature"

  How long have you been surfing and how did you get into it?

  "I've been at it for over 20 years now. My dad tied a leash to my ankle and threw my off the pier of Cayucos."

  What's your favorite board to ride?

  "5'11” Whale tail hemp board"

  Favorite Movie?

  "Team America"

  Personal Quote

  "Hemp can save the world"

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  Gabe Kling

  Hometown

  St. Augustine, Florida

  Specialty

  Gabe is one most hard core east coast guys in the surfing world. He is a great competitor and along with Luke Stedman represents Body Glove across the world on the ASP World Tour. He is also a huge football fan and loves his Jacksonville Jaguars.

  Happenings

  The Floridian ripper enjoyed his first stint amongst the world’s best in 2007 on the ASP Dream tour. Although missing out on qualification that season, he clawed his way through the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) in 2008 to rejoin the elite on the ASP Dream Tour for 2009. However, after competing in the opening event of the season, Kling injured himself during the ASP WQS 6-Star PRIME O’Neill Cold Water Classic in Tasmania last April and has been out of commission ever since. Look for Gabe to make a full recovery and return to the lineup this year.

  More Gabe

  www.gabekling.com

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  Mike Losness

  Hometown

  San Clemente, California

  Nickname

  Lostfish, Swivel Hips

  Specialty

  Mike is a former NSSA National champ who is known for being extremely photogenic. Mike has the knack of making the amazing look easy. He is also a very talented and creative artist who just stated SCUBA diving.

  Their Own Words

  What's your favorite surf spot?

  "Uluwatu"

  Which suit do you rock?

  "Vapor back zip"

  What music do you listen to?

  "All the presets, Guerrillas, Bor"

  How long have you been surfing?

  "21 years"

  What's your favorite board to ride?

  "6'1” Tommy Patterson"

  Favorite Movie?

  "Old School"

  How did you get your start?

  "The neighbor used to take me out a lot and so did my dad."

  More Losness

  www.bodyglove.com/losness

  MySpace

  www.myspace.com/70182807

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  Cheyne Magnusson

  DOB

  07/14/83

  Hometown

  Lahaina, Maui but currently in Oceanside California

  Specialty

  Cheyne is an absolute ripper and one of the top young crew from Maui. He is also an actor who starred in Lords of Dogtown and was seen all across the globe in a MTV reality show about life in Maui called Maui Fever. When you see him please make sure to bring it up. He loves it.

  Their Own Words

  What's the worst interview question to get asked?

  "Anything about Maui Fever"

  Career Highlights?

  "Still getting paid to surf, cover of Surfer, surfing secret Tahiti right hander with Alex Gray (bromance)"

  How did you get into surfing?

  "My grandmother got me into it. We moved from California to Hawaii so I kind of had to surf. I resent that they made me move because I would have been the best skateboarder ever."

  How long have you been surfing now?

  "17 years."

  Career goals for 2009?

  "Join a Halo 3 clan and play as many video games as possible, spear yellow tail in the face, grab a 10 lb lobster, surf well and attempt a kick flip on my board."

  Where are you going to be in 5 year?

  "A team manager with a bunch of whiny prima donna surfers to slap around."

  More Cheyne

  www.bodyglove.com/cheyne

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  Dusty Payne

  Hometown

  Lahaina, Maui

  Specialty

  Dusty is a young ripper from Maui who not only does damage in contests but is also a sick free surfer. Look for Dusty to move up the ranks on the WQS in years to come.

  Happenings

  You would have had to be living under a surf rock to not have noticed Dusty Payne recently. He overcame a few injuries and finished 2008 with two huge results. He claimed the largest ever prize for a Junior's Event by winning the Oakley Pro Junior Challenge in Bali and then came in 2nd place in the 2008 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. He was one heat away at Pipeline from becoming the youngest Triple Crown Champion in history. He backed that up in 2009 by adding $50,000 to his bank by winning the Kustom Airstrike for pulling off the best ariel maneuver over the last eight months. He then scored the cover of Surfing Magazine. He is doing some contests and filming around the globe with the Modern Collective for an upcoming movie. We dare you to try and miss Dusty in the surf world.

  More Dusty

  www.bodyglove.com/dusty

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  Tyler Smith

  Hometown

  Santa Cruz, California

  Their Own Words

  What's your favorite surf spot?

  "………. Beach"

  Which suit do you rock?

  "The 4/3 Vapor back zip"

  What music do you listen to?

  "Machette Fight and Tool"

  How long have you been surfing and how did you get into it?

  "I've been surfing for 22 years now. My dad got me into it."

  What's your favorite board to ride?

  "10' 4” Good Buddy Screwball Gun, or anything screwball"

  Favorite Movie?

  "Lord of the Rings Series"

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  Luke Stedman

  Hometown

  Avalon, NSW, Australia

  Specialty

  Leg Extension Forehand Hack. Also: "I can sleep through anything and can talk my way into or out of trouble in a jiffy."

  Happenings

  Colorful 1970s Australian surf icon Shane Stedman sired an equally influential offspring in son Luke. However, Luke demolished any claims of nepotism or favortism through sheer surfing skill and hard work. As a grom, Luke ripped the local junior division. Upon moving through to the WCT a few years back, Steds moved from Mona Vale to Avalon, he also put more work into his Future event (for the Reach Out organization helping troubled teens) and found a state of, well, zen. Always smiling, surfing better each time he paddles out and still yet to achieve his performance zenith. Has an amazing ability to separate work and training from relaxation. Can go from affable guy to destroyer guy in the space it takes to put on a contest vest.

  Luke had a banner year in '08, finishing an impressive 11th and looking poised to make a dent in '09. But a late season injury in Hawaii has put Stedman on the disabled list thus far in '09, and only recently has Steds been making rehabilitation progress.

  Steds is unafraid to live a life outside the tour surf-bubble, and is seemingly involved in everything; input with sponsors, dressing stylishly, filming beer commercials, non-surf travel, yoga, CHEK training, event organization ... Luke is married to model and ripping surfer Malia Jones.

  Feeds On:

  "Nothing genetically-engineered"

  Strengths:

  "My huge legs"

  Weakness:

  "Don't have any"

  Motivation

  "Friends and Family"

  Most Valued Posession:

  "Anything with an Apple logo"

  Performs Best When:

  "I'm having fun"

  Happiest When:

  "Surfing with friends"

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  Anthony Walsh

  Hometown

  Lennox Head, Australia

  Specialty

  Amazing barrel rider. Anthony charges!!!

  Blog

  anthonypaulwalsh.blogspot.com/

  Vimeo Videos Site

  vimeo.com/anthonywalsh

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  Austin Ware

  Hometown

  Solana Beach, California

  Specialty

  If you never witnessed Ware's attack (on the waves not the burrito), imagine Simon Anderson meets Brad Gerlach. Powerful big turns combined with stiletto-like precision. His style and power are perfectly suited for WCT Dream Tour events.

  Their Own Words

  What's your favorite surf spot?

  "Seaside Reef"

  Which suit do you rock?

  "The CT"

  What music do you listen to?

  "The Shins"

  How long have you been surfing?

  "13 years"

  What's your favorite board to ride?

  "6'1” short board"

  Favorite Movie?

  "Forrest Gump"

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  Nate Yeomans

  Hometown

  San Clemente, California

  Specialty

  Free surfing freak who has been killing it on the WQS lately and looking to qualify for the WCT.

  Their Own Words

  I get to travel the world and get paid to surf; wow life is good. My interest are, hunting, rocking on the guitar, training, and most importantly, ruling karaoke. I am the San Clemente champ, so if anyone wants to battle, it's on. I didn't have the most successful amateur career but I kept at it and gave it my all. I wasn't handed much and I earned to get where I am at now, so to all the kids who aspire to being a professional surfer never give up... I'm living proof that dreams do come true.

  What's your favorite surf spot?

  "Lowers"

  Which suit do you rock?

  "3/2 Vapor back zip"

  What music do you listen to?

  "Cut/Copy"

  How long have you been surfing?

  "15 years"

  What's your favorite board to ride?

  "6'2” Rusty"

  Favorite Movie?

  "Dumb and Dumber"

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  Holly Beck

  Hometown

  Palos Verdes, California

  Specialty

  Holly is a former NSSA National champ who currently is competing on the WQS and is known for appearances on television shows such as North Shore Boardinghouse and The Best Damn Sports Show. She is now the queen of surfing online commentary with her gig on many online webcasts of the ASP Pro Tour and her gig working with Surfline and Go211.com. She spends a lot of time down at her new house in Nicaragua and is epic and keeping the world up to date on her travels.

  Their Own Words

  "My favorite food is Adobada Burritos with Habanero salsa from Amigos Tacos and I just learned to Scuba dive"

  More Holly

  www.bodyglove.com/holly

  MySpace

  www.myspace.com/hollybeck

  Blog

  www.hollybecksurfs.blogspot.com

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  Chandler Parr

  Hometown

  Malibu, California

  Happenings

  Remember this name Chandler Parr as you will be seeing a lot more of her in the future. The 16 year old from Malibu, Ca. has been making some noise lately. A few months back Chandler secured top honors in the Girls Under 16 division at the Salt Creek Rip Curl Grom Search. For her effort, Chandler won a trip to Bells Beach to surf in the International GromSearch finals which was at the same time as the Rip Curl WCT contest. When Chandler gets back from Australia she will be heading straight into the National Championships. Chandler currently goes to Malibu High School and maintains a 3.5 GPA! In her spare time she also enjoys skating, wakeboarding, and snowboarding. She has designed her own t-shirts, shorts, and swimwear for her. To top it all off Chandler is an avid guitarist and loves music!