Megan Abubo
Megan Abubo | |
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Personal information | |
Born | Roxy), GO211 | January 28, 1978
Major achievements | (2001) World Champion runner-up title, (2001) 1st WCT Roxy Pro Fiji, (2002) 1st WCT Figueira Pro in Portugal, (2004) 1st WCT Rip Curl |
Surfing specifications | |
Stance | Regular (natural) foot |
Shaper(s) | Eric Arakawa |
Quiver | 5'5", 5'10", 6'1", 6'4", 6'6" |
Favorite waves | Pipeline (North Shore, Oahu), Waimea Bay (North Shore, Oahu), Sunset Beach (North Shore, Oahu), Cloud Break (Fiji) |
Website | meganabubo.com |
Megan Abubo (born January 28, 1978) is a professional
Biography
Born in Connecticut and raised in Hawaii, Megan Abubo showcases a style honed on powerful reef-breaks and deepwater ocean waves.
Growing up in Hawaii, Megan quickly became one of the "beach boys" and worked her way to a spot on the
Megan joined a handful of the best women surfers in the world on the first all-female boat trip with Transworld Surf to Indonesia in 2004.
Activism
Today her work includes being spokesperson on behalf of
Professional surfing
Megan has 6 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP)
In December 2007, Abubo won the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing in Hawaii, despite a rib injury.
Media appearances
Megan has appeared as herself and as a stunt double in the motion picture Blue Crush as well as several action sports TV shows and surf videos, such as 7 Girls, Roxy Surf Now, and Shimmer. She has also appeared in magazines including Rolling Stone, Fitness and surf publications.
Articles
- "Hawaiian Megan Abubo Wins Inaugural Rip Curl Malibu Pro World Championship Surfing Contest" Surf Magazine
- "Girl On: Megan Abubo – Girl in the Curl" Lat34.com
External links
- Megan Abubo Photo Gallery
- Roxy website
- Megan Abubo on Go211.com Exclusive photos, videos and blogs submitted by Megan.