Matt Archbold, a young surfer who started surfing at 11, went on to become the most successful free surfer of all time and one of the originators of high-performance surfing. After struggling with competitive surfing, Archy turned to free surfing, getting paid to surf and take photos. His innovative style, riding shorter boards in bigger waves, revolutionized high-performance surfing.
Archy: Built for Speed, Born to Ride
Matt Archbold's 11-year-old surfing debut in 1979 marked the beginning of a three-decade-long journey that significantly impacted the sport.
