Otton, Kai
Kinky-haired goofyfoot pro from New South Wales, Australia; world-ranked #7 in 2013. Otton was born (1979) and raised in Tathra, a tiny coastal town 260 miles south of Sydney. He began surfing at age 12, after his father gave the bodyboard-riding Otton a surfboard. Unlike most top pros, Otton didn't have much of an amateur career. He started competing on the World Qualifying Series tour at age 24...
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Kai Otton wins Moche Rip Curl Pro. Photo: Kelly CestariSubscribe to view
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Kai Otton
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Kai Otton, 2007
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Kai Otton, 2009
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Kai Otton, Snapper, 2010. Photo: Aaron Checkwood
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Kai Otton, 2007. Photo: Nathan Smith
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Kai Otton wins Moche Rip Curl Pro. Photo: Kelly Cestari