IMBITUBA, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: In this handout image provided by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) and Covered Images, Damien Hobgood of the United States attempts a reverse aerial during his Round 2 heat on June 28, 2009, 2009 in Imbituba, Brazil. A third consecutive lay day has been called during the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro at Vila Beach today, July 1, 2009 due to poor surfing conditions and only two-to-three foot waves. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

IMBITUBA, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: In this handout image provided by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) and Covered Images, Damien Hobgood of the United States attempts a reverse aerial during his Round 2 heat on June 28, 2009, 2009 in Imbituba, Brazil. A third consecutive lay day has been called during the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro at Vila Beach today, July 1, 2009 due to poor surfing conditions and only two-to-three foot waves.

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