Beschen, Shane
Skilled but dour regularfoot pro surfer from San Clemente, California, described by Surfing magazine as "the ultimate contest machine"; world-ranked #2 in 1996, and the only pro surfer in history to score a perfect 30 during a heat. Beschen was born (1972) and raised in San Clemente, the son of a general contractor, began surfing at age 10, and was soon a leading light among a neighborhood group o...
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Shane Beschen, 2005. Photo: Amy TierneySubscribe to view
Shane Beschen (left) and Kelly Slater, 1994 US Open. Photo: Mike BalzerSubscribe to view
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Shane Beschen, 1993. Photo: FlameSubscribe to view
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Shane Beschen
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Shane Beschen, 2005. Photo: Amy Tierney
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Shane Beschen (left) and Kelly Slater, 1994 US Open. Photo: Mike Balzer
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Shane Beschen. Photo: Art Brewer
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Shane Beschen, 2004 X Games. Photo: Chris Sardelis
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Shane Beschen, 1993. Photo: Flame