Taj Burrow is in many ways, the Renaissance man of the ASP. Not only has his natural talent and athleticism given him global recognition as one of the world's best surfers, but somehow he's also found the time to write a book (Taj Burrow's Book of Hot Surfing) and produce his own surf videos (Taj Burrow's Fair Bits, Sabotaj and Montaj). Burrow went pro in 1998 when he was 20-years-old, taking home the "ASP World Tour Rookie of the Year" award. Ever since making the tour, he's been a regular fixture on the winner's stage, with first place finishes at the Coke Surf Classic, Australia (1999), the Santa Catarina Pro, Brazil (2004) and the Billabong Pro, South Africa (2007), where he claimed the title over 8X ASP World Champion Kelly Slater.

Today, Burrow is considered one of the most advanced surfers in the sport. He continues to take it to the next level with his innovative technique and determination. After finishing runner-up in the world on three separate occasions, Burrow is hungry for the ASP World Title and you can bet that the high-flying man from Yallingup, Western Australia will put in a huge effort in 2008.

weight: 150 lbs (68 kilos)

height: 5'8" (175 cm)

stance: Regular (natural) foot

sponsors: Billabong wetsuits and clothing, Von Zipper eyewear, Globe footwear, Creatures of Leisure accessories and Boost Mobile

shapers: Firewire (Nev Hyman)

quiver: Five 5'11"s, a 6'1" and a 6'4"

favorite waves: The Mentawais and home

favorite maneuvers: Doing airs

favorite surfers: Kelly Slater, the Hobgood brothers, Joel Parkinson, Andy Irons and Mick Fanning

2008 Rating: 4

2008 Points: 4370

2008 earnings: $56,700.00

Career earnings: $1,002,797.00

highest world tour rating: Taj was ASP World Title Runner-Up in 1999 and 2007

years on ASP World Tour: 2008 will be Taj's 10th year

elite inception: Taj was a rookie in 1998. He was 20-years-old

rating by year:
2007: 2nd
2006: 4th
2005: 7th
2004: 6th
2003: 3rd
2002: 4th
2001: 35th
2000: 6th
1999: 2nd
1998: 12th

hard yards: Taj surfed the ASP WQS in 1996 and 1997 to qualify for 1998

filmography: Sabotaj (1999), Montaj (2002), Somewhere, Anywhere, Everywhere (2003), Fair Bits (2005), Passion Pop, Trilogy (2007)

manuscript: 'Taj Burrow's Book of Hot Surfing,' (2004)

honor roll: Two ASP World Tour Runner-Up results, ASP World Tour Rookie of the Year (1998)

elite tour victories: (6)
Billabong Pro, Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (2007)
Rip Curl Pro, Bells Beach, Australia (2007)
Santa Catarina Pro, Florianopolis, Brazil (2004)
Mundial Coca Cola de Surf, Saquarema Brazil (2002)
Rio Marathon Surf International, Rio de Janeiro (1999)
Coke Surf Classic, Manly Beach, NSW, Australia (1999)