Nathan Hedge
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Nathan "The Hog" Hedge (born in Brisbane
, Queensland, 28 May 1979) is a professional surfer raised on the Northern Sydney beach of Narrabeen.
Having served his apprenticeship at the highly pressurised line-up of East Coast Australia’s North Narrabeen, Nathan ‘The Hog’ Hedge has proven himself to be one of the areas most highly regarded sons. His style is characterised by both power and precision, while his control inside a barrel bares his own personal mark of determination.
Joining the Rip Curl
team as an unabashed grom, Hog refined his competitive mettle surfing some of the best waves in the world alongside some of the greatest surfers in the world, thanks to ‘The Search’ campaign.
Hog qualified for the ASP World Tour in 2001, and quickly established himself as the unofficial spokesman for all things Australian. Never afraid to voice his opinions, his tenacity and honesty has both riled and endeared. By 2004 and 2005 The Hog had looked to cement his position amongst the top ten surfers in the world. Two runner-up finishes in 2004 at Teahupoo and J’Bay, consistent quarter-final finishes in 2005, it was only a dislocated shoulder in Tahiti
and Hawaii in 2004 which had any effect on his momentum.
After an inexplicable run of poor results in 2006, Hog was relegated to the World Qualifying Series (WQS). The only plus being the award from ‘Surfer Magazine’ for best tube ride, a sickening left-hander which barrels beyond comprehension.
Although his efforts on The Grind in 2007 and 2008 have come excruciatingly close, most still believe that his rightful place is amongst the world's top 45.
2009 will be his third year on the WQS.
ASP World Tour Ranking: 25th
2002
ASP World Tour Ranking: 20th
2003
ASP World Tour Ranking: 24th
2004
ASP World Tour Ranking: 7th
2005
ASP World Tour Ranking: 8th
2007
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Queensland, 28 May 1979) is a professional surfer raised on the Northern Sydney beach of Narrabeen.
Having served his apprenticeship at the highly pressurised line-up of East Coast Australia’s North Narrabeen, Nathan ‘The Hog’ Hedge has proven himself to be one of the areas most highly regarded sons. His style is characterised by both power and precision, while his control inside a barrel bares his own personal mark of determination.
Joining the Rip Curl
Rip Curl
Rip Curl is a major Australian manufacturer and retailer of surfing sportswear The company was founded in 1969 by Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer in Torquay, Victoria, Australia and initially produced surfboards. In 1970, they decided to begin production of wetsuits, with emphasis on transforming...
team as an unabashed grom, Hog refined his competitive mettle surfing some of the best waves in the world alongside some of the greatest surfers in the world, thanks to ‘The Search’ campaign.
Hog qualified for the ASP World Tour in 2001, and quickly established himself as the unofficial spokesman for all things Australian. Never afraid to voice his opinions, his tenacity and honesty has both riled and endeared. By 2004 and 2005 The Hog had looked to cement his position amongst the top ten surfers in the world. Two runner-up finishes in 2004 at Teahupoo and J’Bay, consistent quarter-final finishes in 2005, it was only a dislocated shoulder in Tahiti
Tahiti
Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of the Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia. The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous...
and Hawaii in 2004 which had any effect on his momentum.
After an inexplicable run of poor results in 2006, Hog was relegated to the World Qualifying Series (WQS). The only plus being the award from ‘Surfer Magazine’ for best tube ride, a sickening left-hander which barrels beyond comprehension.
Although his efforts on The Grind in 2007 and 2008 have come excruciatingly close, most still believe that his rightful place is amongst the world's top 45.
2009 will be his third year on the WQS.
Career highlights
2001ASP World Tour Ranking: 25th
- Quarter-Finals – Rio Surf International, (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
2002
ASP World Tour Ranking: 20th
- Quarter-Finals – Rip Curl Pro, (Bells Beach, Australia)
2003
ASP World Tour Ranking: 24th
- Semi-Finals – Billabong Pro, (Mundaka, Spain)
2004
ASP World Tour Ranking: 7th
- Runner-up – Billabong Pro, (Teahupoo, Tahiti)
- Runner-up – Billabong Pro, (Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa)
- Quarter-Finals – Boost Mobile Pro, (Trestles, USA)
- Quarter-Finals – Nova Schin Festival, (Florianopolis, Brazil)
2005
ASP World Tour Ranking: 8th
- Quarter-Finals – Billabong Pro, (Teahupoo, Tahiti)
- Quarter-Finals – Rip Curl Search, (St Leu, Reunion Island)
- Quarter-Finals – Quiksilver Pro, (Hossegor, France)
- Semi-Finals – Nova Schin Festival, (Florianopolis, Brazil)
2007
- Winner – O'Neill Cold Water Classic(WQS), (Thurso, Scotland)