Ben Severson
| Ben Severson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Bodyboarder |
| Known for | 1986 World Champion |
| Home town | Sandy Beach, Hawaii |
| Spouse(s) | Chris Ann Kim (1997 - present) |
| Website |
benseverson |
Ben Severson is a pioneer and true legend in the sport of bodyboarding and Sandy Beach local.[1] Along with fellow bodyboarder Mike Stewart, Severson pioneered surfing Teahupo'o in the late 1980s.[2][3] This location has since gone on to become a premier global big-wave surfing destination on the WSL circuit. Severson was the 1986 world bodyboarding champion.[4]
References
- ↑ Severson, Ben with Jake Grubb (1986). Bodyboard Handbook. Newport Beach, California: Grubb Stake Media Ltd. ASIN: B000GKJSQ6
- ↑ "The history of the Teahupoo waves and surf break". Surfertoday.com. 2012-08-19. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "TEAHUPOO, BEFORE IT WAS EVEN TEAHUPOO – Encyclopedia Of Surfing". Encyclopediaofsurfing.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ↑ "World Championship Titles". Bodyboard Museum. 2012-04-11. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
External links
- BSD bodyboards Ben Severson's site and home of BSD
- Bodyboarding Ben Severson Bodyboards available here
- Bodyboarding Community Check out the Ben Severson profile
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