VITALS

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Weight: 143 lbs (65 kg)

Stance: Natural

Sponsors: Volcom clothing, Joistik surfboards, Pro Lite accessories, Nixon watches, Spy eyewear and DVS footwear

Shaper: Nick Blair (Joistik surfboards)

Magic Stick: 5'11"

Training Ground: Snapper

Favorite Wave: Hawaii and Australia

Favorite Maneuver: Barrels

Inspirations: Kelly Slater, Tom Curren and Taylor Knox

CAREER

2010 Rating: 30

2010 Points: 2250

2010 earnings: $12,000.00

Career earnings: $591,666.00

Highest Rating: 9th in 2007

Elite Inception: 2002

Years on Tour: 2010 will be Dean's 9th year on the ASP World Tour

Sabbatical: None yet

Rating by Year:
2009: 16th
2008: 29th
2007: 9th
2006: 10th
2005: 16th
2004: 18th
2003: 10th
2002: 30th

Filmography: A Separate Volume, Snapt, Snapt 2

Honor Roll: ASP Most Improved Surfer (2003)

Elite Victories: (1)
- Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, Snapper Rocks (2003)

Other Victories: (2)
- Surf Cult Pro, Burleigh Heads, Australia ' ASP 3-Star (2002)
- O'Neill Myazaki Open, Japan ' ASP 4-Star (2000)

BIO

2009:
Dean Morrison grew up within steps of the Kirra Point barrel on the Gold Coast of Australia, and quickly became a standout in a region that produces world-class surfers by the truckload. A member of the infamous 'Cooly Kids', Morrison lets his surfing speak for itself, and even though he's been competing on the ASP World Tour since 2002, he still infuses a fresh, progressive approach that is constantly pushing the boundaries of high-performance surfing. This comes as no surprise to Morrison's mentor and current ASP President Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew.

According to Rabbit, "He goes on surf trips within surf trips, on top of surf trips, and in between surf trips. I once made the prediction that Dean will have surfed more perfect barrels than any human being in history and he is definitely on track." Morrison is a regular fixture in the latter rounds of elite tour events, and with a win at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in 2002, the Dingo certainly knows where the winner's podium is.

In 2008, Morrison unfortunately missed several events due to a hip injury (but still managed a few sea-faring adventures while out of competition). The months out of the water will surely be a motivating factor as Morrison rages on in 2009.