Tosh Tudor – Born to Glide, Raised to Rip

Tosh Tudor – Born to Glide, Raised to Rip
“Heritage Lines, Future Flow”
🌊 Basic Info
Full Name: Tosh Tudor
Nickname: Tosh
Born: 2006 – Encinitas, California, USA
Nationality: American
Surfing Stance: Regular
Favorite Surf Spots: Cardiff Reef, Uluwatu, Pipeline, Scorpion Bay
🏆 Career Highlights
Championships & Titles:
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Finalist in the Duct Tape Invitational Junior Division
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Featured surfer in the Vans Pacific Push Tour
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Recognized as one of the most stylish young surfers on both logs and shortboards
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Carved his place in the global longboard renaissance, carrying the Tudor family name with pride
Best Performances:
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Logged epic sessions at Malibu and Uluwatu, blending cross-step flow with deep tube hunting
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Known for elegant noserides, clean rail work, and timeless surfing style
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Gained global attention after a heavy Pipeline session on a log, charging with grace and guts
🏄♂️ Surfing Style & Equipment
Board Preferences:
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Rides Tudor Surfboards, shaped by or inspired by his father, Joel Tudor
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Mixes heavy single-fin logs with twin fins and mid-lengths
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His quiver is both classic and experimental—performance without sacrificing soul
Wetsuit & Gear:
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Sponsored by Vans, Tudor Surfboards, and Captain Fin Co.
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Often surfs in retro-styled wetsuits, short johns, or clean trunks with old-school vibes
Training & Fitness:
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Keeps surf fit through daily water time, shaping, skating, and being immersed in surf life
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Mentored directly by Joel Tudor and surrounded by some of the world’s most stylish surfers
Wave Preferences:
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Prefers long, rippable point breaks and hollow reef setups
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Can trim, tube ride, or carve depending on the board and conditions—true all-arounder
🌍 Life Beyond Surfing
Hobbies & Interests:
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Board shaping, music, skating, vintage surf culture, photography
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Deeply inspired by 1960s-70s surf eras, both in aesthetic and philosophy
Social Causes:
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Advocate for independent surf culture, eco-conscious shaping, and anti-commercial surfing ethos
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Participates in Vans and Duct Tape projects that support grassroots communities and diverse voices in surf
Fun Facts:
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Son of 3x World Longboard Champion Joel Tudor
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Known for his mature, calm presence in the water and wise-beyond-his-years surf instincts
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Learning to shape boards under family mentorship—his own line is rumored to be coming soon
🎥 Photos & Videos
Watch Vans Duct Tape Sessions, Tosh Tudor at Pipe, The Pacific Push, and Tudor Family Trim
Also appears in Vans’ latest longboard visual series, blending travel, tradition, and youth
📢 Latest News & Updates
In 2025, Tosh is touring globally with Vans Duct Tape, from Mexico to Sri Lanka
Filming a new indie surf film blending shaping, longboarding, and cultural storytelling
Currently designing his first board model under Tudor Surfboards, focused on youth logging performance
📱 Social Media
Instagram: @toshtudor
YouTube: Tosh Tudor Highlights