Hughie Vaughan, an 18-year-old surfer from Central Coast, Australia, has made waves in the extreme sports community by executing a groundbreaking aerial move called the stalefish flipper. This impressive feat was performed at The Nines competition in Waco, Texas, drawing massive attention, especially after skateboarding legend Tony Hawk praised it. The surf community acknowledges Vaughan's trick as a significant step forward in surfing's evolution, showcasing the blend of surfing and skateboarding techniques, further amplified by social media sharing and endorsements from prominent figures in both sports.
The series promotes experimentation and includes a rail over the water to allow surfers to produce skateboarding grinds, as well as night-surfing with illuminated rings through which competitors aerial.
His video was reposted by Hawk, who named the trick the stalefish flipper, bringing the move to the attention of his near 10m followers.
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