Can Jon Wayne Freeman Become an Aerial Wizard After One Lesson ? | Ultra Core Surf Hour Episode 1

In the first episode of the "Ultra-Core Surf Hour with Jon Wayne Freeman", which has a runtime of just under 5 minutes, we find our exceptionally-average hero setting his sights at that all-to-elusive area for most surfers just above the lip. "I wanna be a bird. I've got wings, and I wanna fly," says Jon, a man who claims to have "done 360s, just not the air part". Still, he remains confident that "it's about will, and not skill."

If Jon's aerial aspirations sound a bit unrealistic, you should know that SURFER Magazine was able to pull some strings to get Jon a coaching session with one of the highest-flying up-and-comers in the game: Kevin Schulz. But are a few tips from a punting prodigy with fantastic hair enough to set Jon soaring? Are 360s above the lip not actually any harder than those done on the face? Or will Jon's journey skyward turn out to be difficult enough to warrant a two-part episode? The answers are maybe, probably not and definitely yes.

Check back for part two of Jon's aerial quest next Wednesday, and every Wednesday after that as he continues to explore the outermost limits of surfing, and the deepest reaches of the human spirit in the "Ultra-Core Surf Hour".

[markvaldez]

"Not the surfer we needed but the surfer we deserve" - JJF

[johnchavez]

This series needs continue. He's the "everyman's" hero...

[derolfrye]

For sure 1 hour episodes, please. Also... I think we're gonna definitely need at least a 13ep season.

[kylecarnohanmusic]

“I’ve done two. My wife saw one. She was there.” I think I’ve said this same thing but I was being totally serious. Haha.

[terenceingram]

From a fellow middle age journeyman (who has made 5 airs - unverified). I believe you are on the right track but I think you need to make a few adjustments. Firstly accept you need to embrace your inner Christian Fletcher - haircut, tattoos and most importantly ATTITUDE. Secondly, upgrade your wettie and make it fluro. Fluro just flies. We all know this. Thirdly, upgrade your board to something like an asym or a modern twin, something that Chippa or Ando would ride. Finally and the most important step is to have a good radical spray like a vampire or something catchy written on the bottom of your board so that will inspire you to boost in front of the photographer probably proclaiming your beliefs "Watch me fly" or "Living my best life" or something environmental or political. Can't wait to see your progression.

[BlackLineLogo]

"I've done 360s - minus the air part" - pure gold hahahaha

[gavingerb]

The episodes need to be way longer than 5 minutes, I need to see this bird fly

[sunsensational]

This needs to be a regular series. Hilarious and relatable.

[tamiloucks]

Watched this hilarious video as my car was overheating on the side of the road. Thanks for the laughs, I needed that!

[aveenvp]

This is the best series surfermag has ever done

[melissagalpin]

Love this
Jonathan Wayne Freeman is a star.

[Twonicles]

The hero we all needed! for the people!!!

[RobertKusicki]

The World is about to witness something profound...A man’s first flight into the unknown.

[hmoffly]

Mostly just upset this wasn’t a whole hour.

[wrxsooby]

so good, someone we should all aspire to be like

[feeltheneed]

If this hasn’t been commissioned for many more, longer episodes, then there is something wrong ! This fella is gold.

[Colin]

I hope this becomes an actual hour. Because it's amazing.

[twinfin]

Watching JWF's video's in reverse chronological order i can see the True Family Man at 0:25 ! ...and 3:42 PRICELESS!

[SandbarSofaSurfers]

You nailed it. Nicely done sir 👍💪"I had Surfer Magazines"!

[piratejimmeh]

Man I tuned in coz I thought you were gunna land some sweet aerial manoeuvrings! What happened!?! You were nearly there! Haha