H2O Audio Ambassadors
Laird Hamilton
Pioneering Surfer / WatermanLaird Hamilton is regarded as the world's greatest big wave surfer of all time. Laird helped create the watersport of "tow-in surfing" which enables him to catch, ride and conquer waves reaching heights of 70 ft (21m). Laird is also credited with inventing the "foilboard" and was a pioneer in popularizing kitesurfing. Today, Laird is a practitioner of stand-up paddling and continues to push the outer boundaries of watersports. For more please visit lairdhamilton.com.
A portion of the proceeds from the Surge | Laird Hamilton Signature Series Waterproof Headphones will go to the Beautiful Son Foundation. Their mission is to educate and help families find and fund treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Laird Hamilton serves as an honorary board member to the organization.
Q & A with Laird
- Years in the water:
- Over 40
- Most memorable professional experience:
- Every time I get back in the water.
- Favorite surf spot:
- One with no one out.
- Favorite song to listen to underwater:
- Into the Wild soundtrack by Eddie Vedder.
- Best song to paddle across the English channel to:
- You need more than one.
- Best part about waterproofing your playlist:
- It brings you to another place.
- Favorite stunt double gig:
- James Bond
- Advice to the next generation of surfing icons:
- My advice is... it's just surfing. Don’t take it too seriously.
"I'm really looking forward to infusing my passion for watersports and music into the future of the H2O Audio brand..."
- Laird Hamilton
- Born: March 2, 1964 San Francisco, CA
- Height/Weight: 6'3" / 215 lbs
- Residence: Maui, HI & Malibu, CA
- Co-invented tow-in surfing
- Surfed Teahupo on August 17, 2000 - one of the heaviest waves ever ridden
- Appears in Waterworld as Kevin Costner's stunt double in numerous water scenes
- Appears in Die Another Day as Pierce Brosnan's big-wave surfing double (shared with Dave Kalama)