Jordy Smith takes us on a backstage journey through France, reminisces on what might have been at Lowers, breaks down the title race & rips up the Wave Garden. Life on the road ain’t easy but it sure doesn’t look too tough either!
Perfectionism is what has driven cliff divers ever since. The one perfect dive, no splash and all tens from the jury. However, what does it take to perform a dive perfectly? How do you train for it? 27 metres of freefall in three seconds and there is still time enough to make mistakes. The sport of cliff diving is a very complex one and to reach perfectionism you not only need outstanding physical skills, but also you need to match it with your mental strength. The perfect dive – a once in your lifetime experience?