Opening up with a 8.90 on his first wave and following it up with a solid 9.03 on his second wave, this win puts him in first place in the WCT ratings.
“This is the best day of my life,” Smith said. “The crowd on the beach has been supporting me the last few days and hearing the cheers and the Vuvuzelas just gets me fired up to perform. It feels like they’re pushing me along. I couldn’t have done it without them.”
Watch a video of the atmosphere at the J Bay Billabong Pro…
