Christiaan Bailey
Christiaan "Otter" Bailey (born March 31, 1981, Santa Cruz, California), is an American professional surfer, known for his experience as a surf safari guide and skill as a big wave surfer and skateboarder.
| Christiaan Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 31, 1981 Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
| Residence | Santa Cruz, California / Costa Rica / Honokaa, Hawaii |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Sponsors | Roush Creations, Volcom, Electric Sunglasses, Box Wheelchairs, GoPro, Fox Suspension, Bones, Santa Cruz |
| Major achievements | ISA Team World Surfing Champion(2018), ISA World Championships Silver medalist (2015,16,17,18) 3 Time USA Surfing National Champion (2009,17,18), 1st paraplegic to surf Pipeline, 1st paraplegic to ride Mavericks, currently the only paralyzed professional big wave surfer in the world. |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular (natural) foot |
| Shaper(s) | Eric Roush (Surftech/Roush Creations) |
| Quiver | 5'10" – 6'6" |
| Favorite waves | Hossegor (France), Steamer Lane (Santa Cruz), Killers (Safi, Morocco), Puerto Escondido (Mexico) |
| Website | boxwheelchairs |
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