Adrian Buchan bounced onto the ASP World Tour in 2006 but was bucked off as quickly as he arrived. Plagued by an ankle injury for most of his rookie season, the Avoca Beach raised goofy-footer found his way back into the big leagues courtesy of an injury wildcard in 2007.

A late charge in 2007 saw Ace make a late ascent up the ratings and position himself as a force to be reckoned with. Now healthy, he's poised to achieve the potential he's shown since taking to the Dream Tour.

weight: 165 lbs (75 kilos)

height: 5'7" (174 cm)

stance: Goofy foot

sponsors: Hurley wetsuits and clothing, JS Industries surfboards, Dragon eyewear and Gorilla Grip

shapers: Jason Stevenson

favorite waves: Avoca Point, Bali and Hossegor

favorite maneuvers: Getting barrelled

favorite surfers: Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater and Damien Hobgood

2008 Rating: 7

2008 Points: 5370

2008 earnings: $89,800.00

Career earnings: $326,625.00

highest ASP World Tour rating: 19th in 2007

years on ASP World Tour:This will be Buchan's 3rd season on ASP World Tour

rating by year:
2007: 19th
2006: 44th

elite inception: 2006

hard yards: Adrian began competing on the ASP WQS in 2001

sabbatical: injured for three quarters of the season in 2006

filmography: Framelines, Evolv, Sound and Vision

honor roll: 97'/99' World Grommet Champ, 00' and 01' Australian Junior series winner

elite tour victories: (1)
Quiksilver Pro France in Hossegor, France (2008)