Not your average sibling rivalry…
We can all agree that Surfing Mag produced high-quality cinematic content. From monthly super-session edits to the best drone-work in the biz to feature films on Jack Freestone and the Geiselman brothers, Surfing thrived in moving picture. That is mostly due to their progressive outlook and the artistic vision of ex-staff-filmmaker Sean Benik (currently accepting offers, surf brands!).
Just before, or maybe just after Surfing was killed dead, they produced their final piece — E. Geiseilman (There are two) — about brothers Eric and Evan Geiselman. Aged twenty-eight (Eric) and twenty-three (Evan), the Floridians have forever existed in the spotlight thanks to their immense talent and model good-looks. While Eric veered from competition to pursue more whimsical modes of waveriding, Evan has kept his nose to the grindzone in an attempt to prove himself worthy of the top thirty-four. He narrowly missed the cut in 2016 despite winning two events.
E. Gesielman seeks to highlight the vastly divergent, occasionally combatant personalities of two talented siblings. There’s Eric: the artsy, care-free string bean of natural ability and Evan: the driven, fearless golf enthusiast who once unsuccessfully drowned at the Banzai Pipeline. That debacle, plus an abundance of top-tier progressive surfing can be found inside. I particularly enjoyed the Central America section (4:50), as Ev’s unhinged approach is serenely juxtaposed by his style and ability in the tube. Plus those waves… hubba hubba!
Come revel in Surfing Mag‘s last great film!
the barbados section was filmed last month. i was there. smoked two joints with eric after that soup bowl section. he is a cool guy and stoked on surfing
This surf clip gets really good as soon as you hit the mute button.
Why is it that every pro surfer who goes through near-death comes up and says “I am so appreciative that I just wanna have more fun”. Me, me, more me. What does it take to make people realise there’s more to life than self-indulgence, actual death(s)?
Right, off to post that on my instagram to see if it’ll earn me some adoration.
Anyone else get the douche chills listening to Eric talk?
I had a couple orion boards shaped by their pops. Very popular, rode fast with lots of drive, but crap construction. Rocket something, maybe fish, rocket fish. Weird as it wasn’t a typical fish shape. Just a normal point 6’4.
Michael you made me try to click the photo at the top of the page like 10 times mate what the fuck are you trying to do to me?
Maybe a little late? Like 2 weeks late