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Thomas Roland Curren is an American former professional surfer, known for being the first American to win the World Surf League Title. He secured three World Titles in 1985, 1986, and 1990, and achieved 33 event wins in his career, the second most of all time, surpassed only by Kelly Slater. [2].
Jul 22, 2010 · At once both the hero and the anti-hero, Tom Curren was the Golden Child of American surfing. Masses of fans loved him, yet the underground somehow still praised him. His effortless style and precision lines defined and era.
Tom Curren was the first American surfer to win a world title since the IPS World Circuit was founded in 1976. But surfing's king of style will always be much more than just a great sportsman. He's a unique character, a careless soul surfer, an introspective persona with an obscure sense of humor.
Icon, innovator, and three-time World Champion Tom Curren talks about his fallout with OP, leaving the tour, joining Rip Curl, and his role in the creation o...
Oct 1, 2015 · Equal parts eccentric genius and humble introvert, Tom Curren is surfing's most mythic figure. Because he does so few interviews -- in fact, we tried to talk Decoding surfing's most enigmatic character.
Stay in the know and top of the action from pro surfer Tom Curren. Find videos, photos, age, height and the latest tour results and rankings here.
May 26, 2023 · Tom Curren is a legendary surfer and three times World Champion (1985, 1986, and 1990). His artistic, graceful, and revolutionary surfing style redefined competitive surfing in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He is among the wealthiest surfers, with a net worth of around $5 Million.
Jul 22, 2010 · Tom Curren has never had a surf spot named in his honor. He didn't introduce the twin fin, thruster, or tow board, and let's face it; the chances of him becoming a powerful surf industry desk jockey are slim to none.
Despite working closely with shaper/mentor Al Merrick for decades, Tom Curren has frequently strayed toward unconventional designs, often in pumping surf. Remember his mastery of the 5’7″ Fireball Fish at maxing Bawa? Or trading between a 6’11” quad and a Skip Frye fish on J-Bay’s flawless lines?
Oct 4, 2018 · A musician for almost as long as he's been a surfer, Curren released his first album Tom Curren in 2004. His 2013 LP In Plain View earned a three-star review in Rolling Stone. "Turns out the longtime drummer and guitarist can navigate a studio as well as a wave," the magazine noted.
