O'Neill has re-signed Russell Bierke, an understated charger who grew up on Australia's South Coast chasing cold water slabs on surfboards shaped by his father, Kirk.
He's hunted all sorts of heavy waves across the globe with a quite determination, making a name for himself on the World Surf League Big Wave Tour along the way.
Russell is a great fit for O'Neill, which remains true to its roots as a core surf brand with a focus on wetsuits. He's only 23, and considering he's been mastering waves of consequence since he was a small child, there's bound to be some amazing things to come from this partnership.
Here's how O'Neill sums it up: "There was a drive and a quiet determination that shined through whenever the swell lifted.
"Early slab and outer reefs sessions with the hard core local crew, and a dad that shaped and had a healthy knowledge of big boards and big surf, all added to Russ's progress.
"Hidden away in a country location, to then burst onto the scene at 18 years of age and capture a win in possibly one of the heaviest competitions ever to run. The Red Bull Cape Fear."
Australia's Russell Bierke Re-Signs With O'Neill
Ben Collins
O'Neill has re-signed Russell Bierke, an understated charger who grew up on Australia's South Coast chasing cold water slabs on surfboards shaped by his father, Kirk.
He's hunted all sorts of heavy waves across the globe with a quite determination, making a name for himself on the World Surf League Big Wave Tour along the way.
Russell is a great fit for O'Neill, which remains true to its roots as a core surf brand with a focus on wetsuits. He's only 23, and considering he's been mastering waves of consequence since he was a small child, there's bound to be some amazing things to come from this partnership.
Here's how O'Neill sums it up: "There was a drive and a quiet determination that shined through whenever the swell lifted.
"Early slab and outer reefs sessions with the hard core local crew, and a dad that shaped and had a healthy knowledge of big boards and big surf, all added to Russ's progress.
"Hidden away in a country location, to then burst onto the scene at 18 years of age and capture a win in possibly one of the heaviest competitions ever to run. The Red Bull Cape Fear."
Russell Bierke
In another collaboration with filmmaker Andrew Kaineder, Bierke keeps things real, charging death slabs to some psych-rock in Australia.
Get to know the man under the slabs in this latest edit by O'Neill.
The Australian big-wave surfer seriously injured his arm during a recent swell, with the cut narrowly missing an artery.
Big Wave Award paddle week, Keala Kennelly breaks down her Wipeout of the Year, and Sky Brown heroically back on a surfboard.
It takes serious courage and commitment to scratch into waves like these.
News
Hefty names were eliminated and peak-perfection witnessed from Rio Waida as finals day draws were determined.
Indonesia's Premier Right-Hander to Host Men's and Women's QS5000 Events Co-Sanctioned Across WSL Asia and Australia with Points to go
Heitor Mueller iguala recorde na final do Pro Junior com Diego Aguiar
Heitor Mueller was victorious over Diego Aguiar in the Men's Pro Junior division
Coco heads to Ericeira, Portugal for the next event of the Challenger Series. Traveling with a tight crew of friends and family, she