40. Uri Valadao
Brazilian
world champ that can win in any condition and will whip a wave into submission.
In small waves he’s relentless and he can pull out a 7 pt. ride out of mush.
The thing is that he performs in all conditions, and that’s a rare feat and
something truly commendable because whether it’s 1ft or 12ft, he can win and
look good.
39. Aka Lyman
Backside
dropknee riding is probably what it is today thanks to Aka. Rarely does anyone
even think of getting the extension he could get on a snap. His frontside
attack was also insane, but his backside was just mental, period. One of the
most rounded riders ever to put a knee up.
38. Isabela Sousa
What
do Jared Houston and Isabela Sousa have in common? In 2011, they both launched
and landed their first air reverses in competition. Isabela is fast, fierce and
will make boys cry for putting any skills they have to shame in any condition.
37. Dave Ballard
An Australian
dropknee legend, count how many times he hit the lip and landed. The guy was
insane. That he also pulled off full extension layback slides and had a hell of
a backhand carve might almost prompt you to forget he could charge prone. For
evidence of greatness, look for Underground Tape Vids 4 and 5 and bring a bib. Oh, and did I mention he also charges prone? Then double check him.
Brazilian world champ who can charge. Sound oddly familiar. Karla is one of those pro women’s
bodyboarders who took time to make a family and come back to pick up where she
left off. Great style, great spinners, has power, charges and all the while
seemed super shy, well that is until the horn in a heat sounded, then you were
screwed.
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