Is Koa Smith a pro surfer?

After a successful junior career that saw Koa Smith claim three national championships, an elite-level career beckoned. Instead, Smith chose the life of a professional freesurfer and has been paid to travel the world and surf the dreamiest waves he could find.

What happened to Koa Smith?

During the pulse of the swell, he tucked into a massive closeout and got knocked unconscious, sustaining a traumatic brain injury that altered his life. At the height of his surfing career, his future was turned upside down.

Where is Koa Smith from?

I am more focused on the surfing side.” Though Kauai—the Hawaiian island north of Oahu—is home, he spends winters residing in and competing on the North Shore.

Who are the Smith Brothers Hawaii?

Alex and Koa Smith are two life-loving brothers from Kauai who’ve combined their skills in the salt with a curiosity about the world and love of the camera to create one of the liveliest blogs in surfing, the epic LastNameFirst.tv.

Who is the best kid surfer in Australia?

Quincy Symonds The Australian born little champion is famous for her special, perfect surf technique that has drawn comparisons to the biggest surfing legends and is the reason of her nickname – she is literally flying during riding the waves.

Who is the most famous surfer in Hawaii?

Probably considered the forefather of professional surfing, Duke Kahanamoku is widely revered as an icon and a beloved character of modern Hawaiian history.