DARYN MCBRIDE SURFER
Daryn McBride’s refreshing approach to longboarding mixes a high level of classic longboard knowledge and skill with the modern flair and panache of an aggressive and talented competitor.
Technically one of the best longboarders to ever come out of New Zealand, it’s no wonder Daryn turns heads at any beach in the world.
By K Ryan. (2003)
Profiles Daryn Mcbride – Modern Flair and Panache.
Slide Magazine, Volume(2), page 66-68.
Over the course of his career, Daryn achieved more than 100 contest victories in a wide range of conditions throughout New Zealand and Australia. He has held multiple New Zealand national titles, defeated world champions and been ranked as high as ninth in the world. In 2024, Daryn competed in his final professional-level international event, placing equal seventh alongside 2025 World Longboard Champion Kai Ellis-Flint.
