Bio
Kauai’s Dustin Barca doesn’t crack under pressure. During the 2005 Pipe Masters Trials Barca broke his board in the semi-final and was forced to swim in for his backup board, but Barca wouldn’t be denied into the main event. The regular-foot bolted back out to the lineup and got the score he needed. Barca went on to the main event, where he went down in the second round. This year in 2006 Barca made a statement with a quarter Final finish. When it comes to free surfing nothing changes a bit with a breakthrough performance in Oakley’s surf film final segment in “Separate Volume” released, April 2006.
Growing up with guys like Bruce and Andy Irons, Barca’s surfing has progressed quickly from an aspiring junior to a fifth year pro rider with Oakley. Barca’s assault on the World Qualifying Tour in 2008 will only bring him that much closer in showing his true ability on the World Championship Tour.
Q & A
Who / What inspires you?
Dane Keoloha, Tom Curren, and Martin Potter
Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)?
Fishing, fitness and hanging with his family
To me, Oakley is
way ahead of their time and thinks that good people make a good company!!!
When did you start your sport?
5
What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump?
Bob Marley
Favorite
Bands: Bob Marley Films: Outlaw Josie Whales Books: Lance Armstrong Book TV Shows: N/A Drink: N/A
Party animal or mellow TV on the couch?
Been known to get pretty crazy, but is finding out that being mellow is where he is feeling the most comfortable.
Number of years participating in your sport
18 years
