Dion Atkinson, nicknamed, ‘DONNY’ was born in Seaford, located on the metropolitan beaches of Adelaide, South Australia. Now based on the Gold Coast, Dion spends around 70% of his year on the road and loves every minute of it. Dion loves everything that surfing brings to his world, travelling to new and exotic beaches and surfing amazing breaks. He also enjoys finding new waves and being on amazing journeys into great unknown with his mates. Surfing brings its own personal challenges whether it be in competitions around the globe or free surfing. There is nothing more exhilirating than competing against the best guys in the surfing world and giving them a run for their money. Whether its surfing 1 foot slop in a competition or 10 feet pumping points, Dion loves it all. The adrenalin and feeling of being scared when youre surfing huge, heavy waves is a feeling most of us dont get to enjoy enough these days. Growing up in the cold waters of South Australia has made Dion the surfer he is today. The waves down south where he grew up are raw and full of power, and have provided him with a great foundation to help develop the powerful and exciting surfing that Dion demonstrates today.