Jeff Weatherall
Driven
by the thirst for thrill and excitement, Jeff Weatherall is the epitome of an
adrenaline junkie. Whether it’s whipping through the air behind a boat,
dropping into 30-foot bombs at Waimea Bay, jumping out of a plane, or flipping
a dirt bike, it is no secret that Jeff likes to fly. His infatuation with
air-time has made him one of the top wakeboarders in the world and his versatility
and ability to shred on any type of board makes him the archetype of an
all-around action sports athlete.
Hailing
from the Hibiscus Coast region of Auckland, New Zealand, Jeff is the country’s
first full time professional wakeboarder. He is also the only
professional wakeboarder in the world simultaneously competing in surf contests
on the ASP’s World Qualifying Series. It doesn’t stop there, Jeff also excels
in motocross, snowboarding, skateboarding and even skydiving, dividing his time
between Central Florida, Southern California, the North Shore of Oahu, and the
Gold Coast of Australia.
Jeff’s
wakeboard career started early with Ballistics and he even ran the Camp in one
of its first years of operation. It really kicked off when he officially turned
pro in 2003 and has since dominated wakeboarding in the Australasian region,
winning six national titles in New Zealand and two WWC World
titles. He is a fixture on the contest podium and has been featured
on the covers and amongst the pages of top international wakeboard
magazines. He has scored numerous high-profile video parts and has
his own signature wakeboard series.
Now
in 2010, Jeff’s career in wake continues to soar and he has vowed to make a
name for himself in the surf world. Already this year, Jeff has
competed in several surf events on the WQS, as well as on the Australian Pro
Tour in wake, has taken a surf trip to El Salvador with Alpinestars, scored two
covers, and was the featured athlete in Fuel TV’s Firsthand, making him the
only wakeboarder in the 2010 season.
His
accomplishments and attitude legitimize his versatile abilities, and he is a
huge asset to his sponsors and his sports as he continues to push the limits
and gain attention and following in both the wake and surf worlds from peers
and fans alike.