Evan Geiselman

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Evan Geiselman
Personal information
Born (1993-08-31) August 31, 1993 (age 30)
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S.
ResidenceNew Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Surfing career
Years active2000–present
SponsorsReef, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Smith optics, DaKine, Freefly, [[]][1]
Surfing specifications
StanceGoofy
Quiver5’11″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 1/8″ Rookie, 5’11 x 18 3/8 x 2 1/8 Semi Pro
Favorite wavesTeahupoo, Macaronis [2]

Evan Geiselman (born August 31, 1993 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida) has been a competing surfer since the age of seven. He has won 12 East Coast Championship titles.[3] He is the younger brother of professional surfer Eric Geiselman.[4] He has been trying to be part of the ASP World Championship Tour for three years now, but the Qualification Series are competitive. He didn't get the results he was hoping for on the 2014 WQS.[5] At the beginning of 2014, he moved from San Clemente, California back home, to New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

In March 2008, Geiselman started competing in surf competitions at the NSSA East Coast Nationals at Florida's Sebastian Inlet, leaving with victories in Open Juniors, Open Airshow and Explorer Boys. He also took the highest single-wave score in the Open Juniors division.[6] His other interests besides surfing include hunting and fishing.

He won the US Open Pro Jr. on a stock board.[7]

Geiselman starred in the Luke Bryan music video for the single "Roller Coaster". He was chosen for this role because he was into hunting and surfing, and Luke liked the fact that he was not only a successful surfer but also a country boy.[8] Also starring with him in the video is his current girlfriend.

In December 2015, Geiselman was involved in an accident while surfing the Banzai Pipeline on O'ahu's North Shore and nearly died.[9] He was rescued by bodyboarder Andre Botha and then by lifeguards. He was rushed to a hospital and has since made full recovery.[10]

Events won
Year Event Venue Country
2010 US Open Pro JR. Huntington beach  United States
2016 Ichinomiya Chiba Open Ichinomiya  Japan
2016 Vans Pro Lamberts Bay  South Africa
2017 Ron Jon Vans Pro Cocoa Beach  United States
2017 Florida Pro Florida  United States

References[edit]

  1. ^ "EVAN GEISELMAN". Channel Islands Surfboards. Archived from the original on February 8, 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Junior Men's Profiles: Evan Geiselman". Association of Surfing Professionals North America. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  3. ^ Michael Dunphy Dominates NSSA East Coast Championships at Sebastian Inlet
  4. ^ Carrera, Aaron. "EVAN GEISELMAN ON HIS RECENT SUCCESS". surfermag.com. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  5. ^ Roddy, Brian What Evan Geiselman learned from a year on the WQS Redbull.com December 26, 2015
  6. ^ "EVAN GEISELMAN". Red Bull. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Evan Geiselman Wins US Open Pro Jr. On a Stock Rookie Board".
  8. ^ "Luke Bryan - Roller Coaster". YouTube. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  9. ^ Evan Geiselman Talks About His Near Death Experience At Pipeline Surfing Magazine. December 26, 2015
  10. ^ Pawle, Fred Jack Robinson wins Pipe Invitational, will surf in Pipe Masters The Australian. December 26, 2015