Damian King

[josh_boogs]

Why isnt there already a thread on him? He has sweet prone skills (he used them to win 2 world titles) and he is also great at DK. He charges some huge waves (the right) and is one of the funniest characters in bodyboarding. Also the joker movies are mad. I think he is one of the best riders of all time, and i hope he continues to boog and hopefully win another world title.

[Bodyboarder in Japan]

Damian King is one of my favorite riders of all time. A great ambassador for the sport. I could not understand why, after winning two world titles, he had to start so low in the trials at pipe this year.

[josh_boogs]

I reckon. And aslo he has kinda dropped off the radar a bit, like i mean he hasnt been in any mags or anything. maybe he is still busy making the joker 3

[doclach]

Why isnt there already a thread on him?

Cos no one put one up Josh.

Gimme a few weeks and I'll try and sort an interview or something with Damo, if you would like

[pete]

He's been a pretty consistent blogger for a while. Seems to put a bit of effort into it

http://portmacquarie.iprime.com.au/inde ... -king,1031

[josh_boogs]

Why isnt there already a thread on him?

Cos no one put one up Josh.

Gimme a few weeks and I'll try and sort an interview or something with Damo, if you would like

That would be so sweet. Could you ask him whats install for the Joker 3? As in like what waves he'll be surfing, who'll be accompanying him etc

[tooly]

you crap you grom you cant even 720
haha
hope you get that interview

[josh_boogs]

your the grom tooly you cant even go chopes right when its 15ft!!!!

[doclach]

Kingy flew out to the Canaries today, he'll be having some 'homework' to do there in the form of an interview - stay tuned
PS give those waves a thrashing man

[jacksonbruce]

Signed with Turbo for three years.

[guymurphy101]

really?!
when did you hear that

[Griff]

Thought it would be Kingy or Skip, eithers a good choice for Turbo!

[jacksonbruce]

Hit up his blog.

He has a few surprises on there.

[miiichael]

http://portmacquarie.iprime.com.au/inde ... ews,235311

Big News

Well I have saved this information so you, my readers are the first to hear it. As of today I have finished my contract with Four Play and have signed a three year deal with Turbo Bodyboards! In addition my wife is pregnant and we are due to have a baby in June! What a spin out! Changing times...

Well, firstly I am going to have a child... WOW! To tell you the truth when I first got the news I was stunned! I felt like a kangaroo in the middle of the road at night when your car lights hit it... Frozen. A million questions running through my head, "Am I ready? Do we have enough money? How will this effect competing? I can't handle crying babies?"... The list goes on. But after I have had the chance to adjust, accept and front what is about to happen (about 3-4 months from now), I have been looking forward to, and welcome, the challenges of what a child brings. It's something I have always wanted, but have always found an excuse to put it off. There is no choice now, it's on! My wife Leota is tickled pink! I think she has wanted a baby more than anyone on this earth and now she has got it... her life and mine will taken to another level. I really wanted to focus on the tour next year and don't want this to effect my performance. Watching Dave Winchester compete this year, with one child and another on the way, was inspiring. He actually said to me that his daughter inspires him to do well, let's wait and see.

Secondly, as of today, I just signed a three year deal with Turbo Bodyboards. Turbo is a global company, but is conveniently based in my hometown, Port Macquarie. I have watched the company grow and develop into a global brand and what has impressed me the most about Turbo, and one of the key reasons why I am excited by the change, is Turbo is an ethical brand with good morals. Even at a local level I have watched Turbo get behind our local club and show support to the younger generation and amateur competitors. I am a passionate person and this now translates into the board company I ride for. These ethics are important to me, and something I feel was lacking with my previous sponsor. Also, Glenn Taylor, part owner and one of the best shapers in the World is amped to work closely with me to get my boards back up to a level I need. Having the head shaper only a stones throw from my house is going to be a huge, huge advantage!
On the broader scale, my stock boards are going to be coming out of the best hig-end factory in the World. This means my signature model will be at a quality level I have never had in the past... Finally!! I am stoked with this change for a variety of reasons and when Turbo showed interest I was to keen to move forward.

So there are exciting, challenging and unpredictable times ahead. Life's roller coaster will continue into 2010!!!

[Robson]

Two pieces of great news for a deserving man..