Kuga, Takao
Hard-charging Japanese regularfoot surfer from Taito, on the island of Chiba; five-time Japanese Professional Surfing Association champion (1982, 1984–87), and Japan's first international big-wave rider. Kuga was born (1964) in Taito, the son of a taxi driver, began surfing in 1974, was the national boys' division champion in 1978 and juniors division winner in 1979. Well-sponsored throughout his...
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Takao Kuga, Bali, 1983Subscribe to view
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Takao Kuga, Hawaii, 1985Subscribe to view
Takao Kuga, Waimea Bay, 1990. Photo: SatoSubscribe to view
Takao Kugo, 1983. Photo: Kimiro KondoSubscribe to view
Takao Kuga, Newquay, England, 1984Subscribe to view
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Takao Kuga, Bali, 1983
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Takao Kuga, 1991
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Takao Kuga, Hawaii, 1985
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Takao Kuga, Waimea Bay, 1990. Photo: Sato
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Takao Kugo, 1983. Photo: Kimiro Kondo
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Takao Kuga, Newquay, England, 1984