Chris Burke

Chris is a new addition to the team based in the wave rich
state of Western Australia where he concentrates on paddling
into anything from big waves, to small waves on an extensive
quiver of guns, semi's, fishes & single fins! He basically loves
to surf anything and sends out a warm welcome to any Hotline
crew who may be passing through. Chris has been a great
addition to the LiquidEarth crew and if you happen to see
him in the water, say hi.

Sponsors? Hotline Wetsuits, OAM Surf Accessories, Smith Optics,
 Deus Clothing & Yallingup Surf Co Surfboards
Goofy or regular? Natural!
Favorite boards? 6'1 S Core, 6'0 single fin, 6'10
Yallingup Surf Co swallow tail & 9'3 tight pin for southern
bombies & Hawaii
Nickname? Burkey
Where do you live? Mosman Park, Perth Western Australia
Favorite surf spots? Yallingup rights, southern bombies &
Sunset Beach Hawaii
Heroes? A vaste range of people who help & respect their
fellow human beings from family members to artists,
musicians, humanitarians & philanthropists
Favorite food? Japanese
Favorite music? A diverse range from Nick Cave, Beck,
Beastie Boys, Tricky, Massive Attack, Faithless, Radiohead,
Portishead, Keziah Jones & Black Rhythm Market Co
Best trips you've been on? First time to Hawaii & a remote
island in deep southern Indonesia (solid wrapping left!)
What stokes you? Life in general & my beautiful family!
Best comp result? Annual invitee to ASL/Oakley Big Wave
Challenge
When you're not surfing? Practising yoga & spending time
with my kids oh and working....
Favorite movies? Gee, there are a lot including Dangerous
Liasions, any David Lynch movie, Apocalypse Now & the
Bond chapters
Most treasured possession? My family of 2 girls & wife
What pisses you off? Negativity!
Favorite surfers? Tom Curren, Taylor Knox, Dean Brady,
Ross Clarke Jones & Jay Davies
Why? For their smooth style, innovation & power