Men’s No. 4: Julian Wilson

2011 SURFER Poll

| posted on December 05, 2011

This past year saw the Sunshine Coast’s favorite son sharpen his focus. Not only did he break into the Top 10 of the World Tour, but his aerial prowess was on full display in Lost Atlas. It feels as though he’s shed the chains of hype and has his sights set on greatness.

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