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To watch Jordy Smith surfing is to witness the future of the sport. His skill at riding waves comes from a unique combination comprising skill and talent, a powerful physique and incomparable vision. Vision in surfing is rare, and it enables a surfer to achieve moves that are unheard of, indescribable and yet-to-be named. Jordy does them at will.

Ever since his 3rd place finish at the Billabong Pro Jeffrey’s Bay in 2006 at the age of 18, Jordy has been on the forefront of professional surfing, emanating from either competitive victories or mind-blowing free surfing exploits.

The powerful natural-footer (left foot forward surfer) has beaten the best in the world time and again, and his second place spot on the World Tour ratings of 2010 means that he only has one way to go to improve on his ratings, and improve he will. It is an easy call to make to say that Jordy will follow in the footsteps of 1977 world champion Shaun Tomson of Durban, and will be, at some stage be another South African World Champion.

Jordy’s training ground of New Pier in Durban has resulted in his incredible prowess and innovative moves in small surf, and his large frame and incredible courage has seen him perform like a hardened big wave veteran when the waves get serious.  Jordy has impressed in the giant waves of Hawaii, and his always a threat regardless of surf conditions.

With a well-grounded outlook to life, brought about by a solid upbringing from his parents Graeme and Lu, Jordy takes all of his fame and fortune in his stride. He is the first to stand by his friends and always calls it family first. He has time for fans and is a darling of the media for his willingness and openness to interviews.