It's not often you see airs pulled at Bells Beach, a lack of ramps usually limit the takeoff opportunities. Yet during a warm up session yesterday Gabs Medina flew where many would've floated.

Hitting the oncoming section like a pommel horse, Medina twists off the lip before vaulting into a backside air rev and riding out cleanly.

Here's hoping we see plenty more in the days to come. Sequence by Ed Sloane.