{{Short description|American surfer}} {{Infobox surfer | name = Evan Geiselman | image = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|08|31}} | birth_place = New Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S. | height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}} | weight = {{convert|150|lb|kg|abbr=on}} | years_active=2000–present | best_year = | sponsors= Reef, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Smith optics, DaKine, Freefly,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cisurfboards.com/ |title=EVAN GEISELMAN |publisher=Channel Islands Surfboards |accessdate=11 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208045809/http://www.cisurfboards.com/ |archivedate=February 8, 2014 }}</ref> | major_achievements = | stance = Goofy | shapers= | quiver=5’11″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 1/8″ Rookie, 5’11 x 18 3/8 x 2 1/8 Semi Pro | favorite_waves= Teahupoo, Macaronis <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aspnorthamerica.org/surfers/junior-mens-profiles/evan-geiselman/ |title=Junior Men's Profiles: Evan Geiselman |work=Association of Surfing Professionals North America |accessdate=12 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030074641/http://www.aspnorthamerica.org/surfers/junior-mens-profiles/evan-geiselman/ |archivedate=October 30, 2013 }}</ref> | favorite_maneuvers= }}
'''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.<ref>[http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/contest-news/michael-dunphy-dominates-nssa-east-coast-championships-at-sebastian-inlet_14576/ Michael Dunphy Dominates NSSA East Coast Championships at Sebastian Inlet]</ref> He is the younger brother of professional surfer Eric Geiselman.<ref>{{cite web|last=Carrera|first=Aaron|title=EVAN GEISELMAN ON HIS RECENT SUCCESS|url=http://www.surfermag.com/features/evan%E2%80%99s-world-an-interview-with-evan-geiselman-on-this-year%E2%80%99s-wave-of-success/|work=surfermag.com|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>Roddy, Brian [http://www.redbull.com/in/en/surfing/stories/1331692123604/evan-geiselman-s-thoughts-on-the-wqs What Evan Geiselman learned from a year on the WQS] ''Redbull.com'' December 26, 2015</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=EVAN GEISELMAN|url=http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Profile/Evan-Geiselman-021242752629099|publisher=Red Bull|accessdate=12 February 2014}}</ref> His other interests besides surfing include hunting and fishing.
He won the US Open Pro Jr. on a stock board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cisurfboards.com/2010/evan-geiselman-wins-us-open-pro-jr-on-a-stock-rookie-board/|title=Evan Geiselman Wins US Open Pro Jr. On a Stock Rookie Board}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Luke Bryan - Roller Coaster|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxVKTwAkv1k|website=YouTube|accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.surfingmagazine.com/video/evan-geiselman-talks-about-his-accident/ Evan Geiselman Talks About His Near Death Experience At Pipeline] ''Surfing Magazine''. December 26, 2015</ref> He was rescued by bodyboarder Andre Botha and then by lifeguards. He was rushed to a hospital and has since made full recovery.<ref>Pawle, Fred [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/jack-freestone-and-jack-robinson-through-at-pipe-invitational/news-story/c46df7aab9e09a7a3229a4e13603fcab Jack Robinson wins Pipe Invitational, will surf in Pipe Masters] ''The Australian''. December 26, 2015</ref>
{| class="wikitable" |- style="background:skyblue;" | colspan="4;" style="background:blue; color:white; text-align:center;"| '''Events won''' |- style="background:#bdb76b;" ! Year!!Event!!Venue!!Country |- | 2010 || US Open Pro JR. || Huntington beach || {{USA}} |- | 2016 || Ichinomiya Chiba Open || Ichinomiya || {{JPN}} |- | 2016 || Vans Pro || Lamberts Bay || {{ZAF}} |- | 2017 || Ron Jon Vans Pro || Cocoa Beach || {{USA}} |- | 2017 || Florida Pro || Florida || {{USA}} |}
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