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.
Residence New Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Surfing career
Years active2000present
Sponsors Reef, 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
YearEventVenueCountry
2010US Open Pro JR. Huntington beach Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
2016Ichinomiya Chiba Open Ichinomiya Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
2016Vans Pro Lamberts Bay Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
2017Ron Jon Vans Pro Cocoa Beach Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
2017Florida Pro Florida Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States

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References

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  5. Roddy, Brian What Evan Geiselman learned from a year on the WQS Redbull.com December 26, 2015
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  7. "Evan Geiselman Wins US Open Pro Jr. On a Stock Rookie Board".
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  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