Powell, Shane
Smooth-riding but often inconspicuous Australian pro surfer from Avoca, New South Wales; world-ranked #2 in 1994. Powell was born (1972) in Sydney, and raised in the north Sydney beachfront suburb of Avoca, where he began surfing at age eight. He turned pro in 1990, after an undistinguished run as an amateur, and made a steady rise up the world tour ratings, going from 49th in his rookie season to...
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Shane Powell, 1997. Photo: Tim McKennaSubscribe to view
Powell (left), Slater, and Herring, 1992. Photo: Jeff HornbakerSubscribe to view
Shane Powell, 1993. Photo: BoskoSubscribe to view
Shane Powell, Teahupoo, 20027. Photo: Grant EllisSubscribe to view
Shane Powell, 1998. Photo: Bill AlexanderSubscribe to view
Shane Powell
Shane Powell, 1997. Photo: Tim McKenna
Powell (left), Slater, and Herring, 1992. Photo: Jeff Hornbaker
Shane Powell, 1993. Photo: Bosko
Shane Powell, Teahupoo, 20027. Photo: Grant Ellis
Shane Powell, 1998. Photo: Bill Alexander