Full Name: Michael Fitzharris
Nickname: Fitz
Date of birth: Late 60's
Family: Jayda
Hometown: Gisborne
Birth Place: Gore
Ethnicity: Kiwi
Height: 6ft
Stance: Natural
How many boards: 6
Length range: 6' to 13 foot
Shaper: RJB Ralph Blake
Sponsors: New Wave, Bodyline, Dirty Dog, Hononolua Surf Co
Years Surfing: 30 off and on
How did you start surfing: At the beach
Years surfing competitively: 10 -12
Competition strategy: Have fun
New Zealand teams: Oxbow long board champs X 5
Career highlight: Surfing with daughter and friends
Ambitions: Continue enjoying and surfing with family and friends
Main surf breaks: Wainui Makorori
Favourite surf break: Secret Spot
People you surf with the most: Dion "Chubba Chump" Williams, Jayda, Neil, Nades, Makorori stalwarts
Occupation: Teacher
Other interests: Sport, thinking
Surfing heroes: Bob Hansen Senior
Favourite food: Toast
Favourite moves: Barrels
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