aerial
Skateboard-influenced surfing maneuver where the rider launches off the wave crest into one of an ever-growing number of board- and body-torquing airborne variations, then lands back on the wave face. Aerials are performed almost exclusively in waves under six feet. Along with the tow-in method of big-wave riding, aerial surfing split off into something like to its own distinct branch of the sport...
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Aerial surfing, 2010Subscribe to view
Aerial Surfing: The Early YearsSubscribe to view
Aerial pioneer Larry Bertlemann. Photo: Art BrewerSubscribe to view
Bruce Irons. Photo: Jeff DivineSubscribe to view
Dane Reynolds, Snapper, 2010. Photo: Sue McLeodSubscribe to view
Cheyne Horan, 1984Subscribe to view
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Aerial surfing, 2010
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Aerial Surfing: The Early Years
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Aerial pioneer Larry Bertlemann. Photo: Art Brewer
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Bruce Irons. Photo: Jeff Divine
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Dane Reynolds, Snapper, 2010. Photo: Sue McLeod
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Cheyne Horan, 1984