At the O’Neill SP Prime in Maresias, Brazil, last week, Filipe Toledo once again proved that he is the king of aerials. Mixing up a variety of spins and grabs, Toledo worked his way through to the pointy end of the draw. It helps to have your home country supporting you in droves on the beach, not to mention an enthusiastic parental presence. That kind of support has to go a long way for the young pro.

