Eric Geiselman (born March 9, 1988) is an American professional surfer who, in November 2009, had his surfboard snapped in half by what was thought to be a great white shark, whilst surfing off Lagunda Road, Santa Cruz, California. He also has a younger brother Evan, who has won 12 East Coast Championship titles.[2]
Eric Geiselman | |
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Personal information | |
Born | New Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S. | March 9, 1988
Residence | New Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Surfing career | |
Years active | 2004–present |
Sponsors | Vissla, Globe, Monster Energy, Gorilla Surf, Red Dog Surf, Softech Surfboards, Orion Surfboards, Slater Designs. [1] |
Major achievements | Three Time ESA East Coast Champion Five Time NSSA East Coast Champion Two Time Back to Back North American Pro Junior Champion 20 under 20 the Best Young Surfers in the World / Eric Geiselman #8 |
Surfing specifications | |
Stance | Regular (natural) foot |
Shaper(s) | Dad (Greg Geiselman), aka Lala |
Quiver | 6'1" x 18.38" x 2.2" squash |
He appeared on the television show New Pollution.
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