Damien Hobgood competes because he loves it. And no amount of lousy Florida surf can keep this serious competitor from dominating the epic tubes at breaks like Tavarua where he's walked away with not only the island titles in 2004 and 2006, but also the highest grand final score in the history of pro surfing, scoring 19.9 out of a possible 20 at the Quiksilver Pro Fiji (2006).

Just because his resume of stellar career performances spans two decades, doesn't mean that this champion hasn't made time to balance some of the finer things in life like his wife Charlotte, their beautiful daughter and friends and family alike. A top four finisher on the tour in '06, Hobgood was on his way to ASP World Title contention in '07 before injuring his knee at the Rip Curl Pro Search event in Chile. Despite this setback, his solid mix of power and aerial trickery make him a genuine competitor for the thrown. Groms, take note ' you can have it all.

weight: 150 lbs (68 kilos)

height: 5'10" (177 cm)

stance: Goofy foot

sponsors: Globe clothing and footwear, Anon Optics eyewear, X-Trak accessories, FCS fins and The Goods Surf & Skate

shapers: Bill Johnson

quiver: 5'11" ' 6'1"

favorite maneuvers: Airs and barrels

favorite surfers: Kelly Slater and Mark Occhilupo

url: www.hobgoods.com

2008 Rating: 28

2008 Points: 2285

2008 earnings: $27,400.00

Career earnings: $716,550.00

highest ASP World Tour rating: 4th in 2005

years on ASP World Tour: 2008 is his 8th

rating by year:
2007: 15th
2006: 7th
2005: 4th
2004: 9th
2003: 14th
2002: 14th
2001: 10th
2000: 25th

elite inception: 2000

hard yards: Started on the Grind in 1996

elite tour victories: (4)
Billabong Pro, Teahupoo, Tahiti (2007)
Globe Pro, Tavarua/Namotu, Fiji (2006)
Nova Schin Festival, Florianopolis, Brazil (2005)
Quiksilver Pro, Tavarua/Namotu, Fiji (2004)