David Weare

Always dig deeper!!

Date of Birth:: September 12, 1980
Hometown:: Durban, South Africa
Other Sponsors:: Bilt surfboards
Favorite Spot:: New Pier, South Africa
Career Highlights:: 1st 5* WQS Rip Curl Pro, Newquay, UK 2006; 1st Oakley Big Air, South Africa 2005 Qualified for the 2006 World Championship Tour; 1st 4* WQS Body Glove Surfbout, Lower Trestles, USA, 2005; 1st 2* WQS Dark Dog Pro, Durban, South Africa; 4th 5* Billabong Irago Pro, Japan; 1st ASP Africa title, 2004; 1st Quiksilver Pro Durban 2008; 1st 6* Prime

Bio

Davey Weare is one of Oakley’s longest running head-to-toe surfers.s.

Q & A

To me, Oakley is

INNOVATION!!!

Party animal or mellow TV on the couch?

Mellow

Favorite

Bands: Rap to Rock to Mellow stuff Films: Comedies Books: James Patterson novels TV Shows: Friends, CSI Drink: Coca-Cola

Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)?

Not really

If you could be someone famous, who would you be?

Michael Jordan

Any last words?

Always have fun!

When did you start your sport?

1987

Who / What inspires you?

Taj Burrow, Parko, Andy Irons, Mick Fanning, Dean Morrison, Slater, Bruce Irons

What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump?

Jay-Z/Linkin Park's Numb/encore and Fabulous' 'Breathe'

What move / trick are you working on?

A forehand Flip

5 Items I can't live without

Boards, computer, car, iPod and my wife.

What is more important to you than surfing?

Family/Friends

Years as a professional

If you were not a pro surfer you would be?

Probably into skating

Number of years participating in your sport

14 years