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The freestyle nature of surfing makes it a go-to sport for many. Surfers are known for pulling off the most challenging and dream-like maneuvers on the meanest of waves. The air reverse is one of the coolest tricks in the sport. One Google search of the word will lead you to several surfing videos with millions of views on them, teaching people how to execute an air reverse.

A recently uploaded video is currently going viral on social media that shows one of the sickest air reverses ever executed. The trick left netizens in awe as they witnessed one of the most gifted surfers do it in style.

Surfing maestro stuns everyone with his skill

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The 23-year-old American surfing prodigy Eithan Osborne started his surfing career in 2015. Currently ranked in the world at number 57, the young surfer has already secured three heat victories. It is needless to say that Osborne enjoys a huge fan following. Thanks to his flamboyance on the surfboard, he has amassed a large number of followers who are always in awe of his amazing tricks on the surfboard. The recently viral video on Instagram showcases Eithan Osborne landing a perfect air reverse. 

 

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The trick being one of the most complex and visually appealing in surfing, was an instant hit among the fans. Moreover, Eithan glided on his surfboard in style after executing the trick and perfectly landed on his surfboard. The commentators noticed the clean delivery of the trick and said that Eithan is one of the guys to always watch out for. Fans erupted with praises after witnessing the elegant display of perfection.

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Instagram rendered awestruck by a young surfer

One of the fans who was impressed by the surfing trick said, “Holy s***, an air reverse.” Another user emphasized how the trick deserves a better-than-perfect score by typing, “11/10.” One of the fans appreciated the trick and expressed his impatience about seeing more of Eithan in the upcoming heat contest. He said, “Siiick. Can’t wait.” 

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Cheering the surfing prodigy on, one of the fans said, “Let’s Go, Eithan!” Another user stressed how cool the trick was by saying, “That was so sick!” While the fans admired Eithan, many also expressed that the ocean didn’t carry many strong waves to surf upon. While this may come as a downer for fans, this makes the trick even more remarkable. This showcases that the young talent doesn’t need strong waves to land one of the most complex moves in surfing.

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