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CAST YOUR OWN SHADOW with Jordy Smith

11/27/2008 - Posted by RV in ARCHIVES, CAST YOUR OWN SHADOW

Mr Jordy Smith… There’s a lot to be said about Jordy… There’s a lot thats been said about Jordy… All in all, he has had the smoke blown from here to there and his pockets pissed in from north to south… The surfing world want him… Who can blame them. The way Jordy goes about surfing is a sight to see… If you can imagine a day at Jeffrey’s Bay, 100 people on the beach, dog walkers, sunbakers, groms… Jordy takes off, people stop and take notice, he doesnt just surf above the rest, he makes you think you could do it… An effortless style like Jordy’s is 1 in a million but combined with every trick in the book and rail turns with the best you can be forgiven for saying he is the future of the sport. RV got in touch with Jordy during his time in Hawaii… This is Jordy Smith, this is CAST YOUR OWN SHADOW.

RV- How are ya Mr Smith?… How’s Hawaii treatin ya?

JS- I’m good thanks… Been a few good times but the season is just getting started.

RV- Seems like only a few weeks ago you were out in Oz doing the junior series… Your career has come on in leaps and bounds, how does it feel lookin’ back on the last few years?

JS- Feels wild… It’s been a good few years and a lot of good times

RV- I’ve heard a lot of people’s take on your first year on tour… How has it been through your eyes?

JS- This whole year has been a huge learning curve for me. A lot of people thought I was just gonna win a world title, but that wasn’t even my focus. A top 5 finish would have been ideal but I just wanted to feel my first year out and my sponsors knew that… Next year it’s on.

RV- What’s your take on the current state of the WCT?… judging, locations, the standard.

JS- The judging is up and down with every event, its hard to adapt. The events are at pretty good waves but it’s definately not perfect all year like I expected. Everyone surfs well… It’s just who knows the game… The standard is always high.

RV- You’re pickin up your rashee for a heat against Parko… What’s going through your head as you’re walking down the beach?

JS- Nothing really… It doesn’t matter who i’ve got… I just want to get the good waves.

RV- From our years working together, I know one thing… You’re a fiercely competitive being and place yourself under a lot of pressure?

JS- Surfing is an income and my path to a good life… It doesn’t matter who it is in my way I am gonna make sure I get where I wanna be.

RV- Do you sleep well the night before a big heat?

JS- I don’t get to nervous… Just cross the bridge when I come to it and don’t think to much about it.

RV- Do you make an effort to watch any heats?

JS- Yeah I like to watch Andy, Dane and Kelly

RV- Would you rather a win at Jbay or nail the last section in one of Taylor’s films?

JS- A win at Jbay for sure… Never be forgotten… My main focus is the WCT… Movies come with the territory.

RV- You’re on the ‘CT for a world title like everyone else… But i’m guessing you’re there ’cause you know you’ve got it in you… When do you see yourself holding the title?

JS- I try not to think about the title much… I believe if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be.

RV- What are your goals out of the water?

JS- Be happy and nice to everyone… As well as meeting a few hot chicks along the way.

RV- What question’s been rufflin’ your feathers?

JS- The ‘Dane’ question of course (comparing us). Also, people always ask me how I am going on the ‘CT… They know the answer they’re just looking for a reaction.

RV- One word answer for the following

JS- KELLY- mathematical/ ANDY- raw/ PARKO- adjusting/ DURBAN- home/ AUSTRALIA- skinny jeans/ AMERICA- bold/ DAMO- handsome/ JBAY- spiritual/ LIFE- fun/ WINNING- emotions/ FAMILY- love/ FRIENDS- replacable hahaha/ NORTH SHORE- crowded/ LOCALISM- right/ TED’S BAKERY- hungover.

RV- What do you miss when your on tour?

JS- Surfing new pier with my friends and family

RV- One thing you couldn’t live without?

JS- My laptop for myspace and facebook…hahahah

RV- If you had to lose one, what would it be… SIGHT, HEARING or SPEECH

JS- That’s a hard one, if I lost my hearing I lose my balance too, so i’ll have to go with speech.

RV- So there must be a ‘Jordy movie’ on the cards. Can you let RV in on any secrets?

JS- It’s not my focus at the moment… When I’m ready i’m gonna make sure it’s the best that I can… No average clips.

RV- Working on any of your own moves?

JS- Nah… Working on new moves means taking time off rail surfing which is all I need to focus on right now.

RV- If you could listen to only one band for the rest of your life who would it be?

JS- INXS or U2… I would kill to go to one of their concerts.

RV- A few words to describe Runamuk Visuals?

JS- Absolute legends. Want them to be a apart of my program one day.

RV- As long as there’s nothing good on TV we should be able to fit you in… just stirrin’… Say the word.

Thanks to Kendall O’Brien for his lens skills and Damien Fahrenfort for his top notch typing and communication abilities… Spot on Damo. Almost there Kenny… gamin’