Jordy Smith

AKA: Jordy
DOB: February 11, 1988
Born: Durban, South Africa
Resides: Durban, South Africa
Hobbies: Soccer and tennis
Website: www.jordysmith.com
Height: 6’2″ (188 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Stance: Natural
Sponsors: O’Neill wetsuits and clothing, Red Bull energy drinks, JS Industries surfboards, DVS footwear, Vestal watches and DaKine accessories
Shaper: Jason Stevenson
Magic Stick: Coming soon…
Training Ground: New Pier
Favorite Wave: New Pier, J-Bay, Snapper
Favorite Maneuver: Barrels
Inspirations: Coming soon…

The 23-year-old prodigy born and raised in the rough and tumble land of Durban, South Africa is set to embark on his fourth year on the ASP Dream Tour. The powerful regular-footer’s spotless season in 2007 saw him claim both the 2006 ASP World Junior Championships as well as the ASP WQS season, qualifying for the coveted ASP Dream Tour in only one year. Before ever officially setting foot on the ASP World Tour stage as a regular campaigner, Smith had already earned results as a wildcard that exceed what some ASP Dream Tour surfers achieve in a lifetime. Smith earned an astonishing third place finish at the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay in 2006 at the age of 18, and then returned as a wildcard in 2007 at the Boost Mobile Pro pres. by Hurley and smashed the likes of Joel “Parko” Parkinson and late ASP World Champ Andy Irons on the way to his ninth place finish.

With an innovative free-surfing approach compared to that of groundbreaking aerialist Dane Reynolds and a competitive mindset akin to that of ten-time ASP World Champ Kelly Slater, it is no wonder critics are touting Smith as the next surfer to eventually dominate the ASP World Tour scene. His novel approach to surfing combined with an intense competitive prowess leave the remainder of the ASP Top 45 fearing a draw against the youngster and it’s a safe bet to say that there will be amazing things to come from Smith as he matures while his career progresses.

Last year Jordy was Slaters closest rival and was the only one coming into the tail end of the season that could stop him from achieving the 10th World Championship. Jordy will be looking to go one better this year and take his first ASP World Tour Victory.