Japanese Ryji Masuda completed one of the highest aerials in history
At the newly opened Perfect Swell pool in Hainan, China
The aerials section of the Perfect Swell pool is making waves, both from Brazil (with Pedro Barros and Italo) and now from China with Ryji Masuda.
The Japanese man performed an aerial that lifted him about three meters above the chlorine level and managed to complete it successfully.
Now on Snapt 5 they have already asked if it is the highest straight air in history.
Those of Italo and Pedro Barros also enter the fray.
Below the aerials:
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