Quiksilver : Alain-Riou
Born: Réunion island 02/06/83
Sponsors: Quiksilver , DHD, Mom & Dad
Current residence: Tahiti Vairao and around the globe
Occupation: surfer
Favorite surfers: Belly
Favorite surfing spots: Big Pass
Height: tall
Weight: heavy
Stance: stylish
Accomplishments
2002/2003 European Junior Champion
2003 Win at the Teahupoo WCT trials
Alain was born in Reunion Island in 1983 and started surfing at the age of 10. However, he was not able to surf as much as he wanted (as he had to do well in school if he wanted to surf on week-ends...). This was about to change when he turned 14 and moved with his family to Tahiti. There he was able to surf every day after school and truly improved his skills.
After getting his high school degree, Alain decided to give his surfing career a chance, and has been doing well ever since: European Junior Champion in 2002 and 2003, a 89th place in ...