10 Facts About Dane Reynolds

1.

Dane Reynolds is known for his "go for broke" style of surfing that includes many experimental and aerial maneuvers.

2.

Dane Reynolds first started competing at age 13 and at 16 had dropped out of school to surf.

3.

Dane Reynolds competed in the 2003 and 2004 X-Games and received the highest single wave score both years.

4.

Dane Reynolds's ranking on the WCT in 2008 was 19th with 4066 points, then he moved up to the coveted "Top Ten" in 2009 with 5219 points.

5.

In 2010 Dane Reynolds had a breakout year, ending up tied for fourth in the 2010 ASP World Tour with Taj Burrow.

6.

Dane Reynolds started Summer Teeth with his manager Blair Marlin.

7.

In late 2011 Dane Reynolds distinguished himself from other pro surfers by shaping his own surfboard called the Channel Islands Sperm Whale.

8.

In November 2015, Dane Reynolds parted ways with his long time clothing sponsor, Quiksilver.

9.

In February 2017, Dane Reynolds launched a new clothing company called Former.

10.

Dane Reynolds was originally founded by Reynolds, professional surfer Craig Anderson, and professional skateboarders Dylan Rieder and Austyn Gillette.