Manly Beach's Dayyan Neve has had his ups and downs in his surfing career, but it seems as if the natural footer is on his way to the top, and is more prepared than ever. Neve competed on the ASP WQS from 2000 to 2007. During that time, he dropped 40 spots to place 100th.

This devastating drop jump-started a new perspective on surfing, and a new training regimen that catapulted him to 2nd place in just six months, proving that his determination could take him far. The powerful surfer has a solid reputation for being an underground Hellman and his track record in small beachbreaks is impressive. Look out for this Australian native who knows how to bring his wealth of competitive knowledge to the surf and competition.

weight: 174 lbs (79 kilos)

height: 5'10" (178 cm)

stance: Regular (natural) foot

sponsors: Mambo clothing

shapers: Hayden Cox (Fibreflex), Simon Anderson

quiver:: 6'0" Groveller, 6'1" semi Groveller, 6'2" short board, 6'3" short, 6'4" and 6'6" semi gun for general competition. 6'3", 6'4", 6'6", 6'8", 6'10", 7'0", 7"3" and 7'6" for Hawaiian competition

favorite waves: Snapper Rocks, Deadman's in Manly and Boodjidup

favorite maneuvers: Forehand snap, tube riding and headstands

favorite surfers: Richie Lovett, Kelly Slater and Benny C

2008 Rating: 18

2008 Points: 3855

2008 earnings: $50,800.00

Career earnings: $202,200.00

highest ASP World Tour rating: 32nd in 2007

years on ASP World Tour:2008 will be Dayyan's 2nd year on the ASP World Tour

rating by year:
2007: 32nd

elite inception: 2007

hard yards: Dayyan has been competing on the ASP WQS for seven years (2000-2006)

elite tour victories: (0)