Billabong dropped Ryan Hardy from its bodyboard team. We waited until the news was official and until Ryan or Billabong said something about it and confirmed the rumors. Ryan talked about it on the Riptide website. Looks like budget issues forced Billabong to drop one of their bodyboard team riders from the team and Ryan was choosen. This is one sad news for Ryan and for the industry in general, showing how hard it is to be a pro bodyboarder.

Although Ryan will definitely find a new wetty and clothes sponsor we doubt that some brand out there can pay Ryan the same as Billabong did.

New beginnings for Ryan. Ryan is a legend and a true professionnal. We hope he’ll find new sponsors ASAP and keep on ripping til’ he’s the world champ !