The man dubbed A-Star, who rocks his flat-brimmed Rippy hat with a swaggering tilt. He's a facebook myth, a cyber legend, and most importantly, one hell of natural surfing talent. He exudes an oil-slick, smooth style that paints pictures. He draws lines on waves that would fascinate Picasso.

Meet Alex Smith, your next Kauaian superstar. Don't get it twisted; Alex is not about smoke and mirrors. His competitive prowess lion roared to a runner-up finish in the Explorer Men's and Airshow, as well as a 3rd place finish in the Open Men's of the 2009 NSSA Nationals.

Big bro of Koa and a hot prospect for future ASP World Tour qualification, look for Alex to be making things happen on the Search in the coming year, or add him as a friend.