Birthdate: 03/02/1964
Nationality: American
Feature: Accomplished waterman, big wave surfing
Legendary icon of world surf, Laird Hamilton has been a member of the Oxbow Team since 1990, and embodies to perfection the brand's values: commitment, technique, respect for nature and stretching yourself beyond your limits.
Having ridden the biggest waves in the world, among them Jaws in Peahi and Teahupoo in Tahiti, he has multiple titles under his belt such as the "Rider of the Year" in 2000 and "Waterman of the year" in 2004. Accomplished waterman and kite surf pioneer, Laird Hamilton is an internationally renowned free-surfer who has contributed to the development of his sport around the world. "Always higher, always bigger, always faster".