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March 02 2010.Jordy and Ethan are part of the future of our sport and Hurley has just cut them a sweet deal. Richard Johnson captured the images


Jordy Maree is 11 and Ethan Fletcher is 10, both grinning like the Cheshire Cat in their new Hurley T-shirts. Photo: Richard Johnson
The boys get ready to test their new Hurley rubber in the cold Atlantic. Photo: Richard Johnson
Warm rats bob about in the chilly waters of Llandudno. Photo: Richard Johnson
Natural footer Ethan giving it horns as only a 10yr old can. Photo: Richard Johnson
Jordy is a born and bred False Bay boytjie, but seems right at home at Llandudno. Photo: Richard Johnson
You can see the stoke on Ethans face as he drops into the mini Llands pit. Photo: Richard Johnson
Small man, big move. Jordy floats like a pro. Photo: Richard Johnson
Ethan may be 10 but he is already flying like the big boys. Photo: Richard Johnson
Not to be outdone, Jordy boosts his own air on the left. Photo: Richard Johnson
Ethan counters with a solid little cutback. Photo: Richard Johnson
Jordy hits the section as hard as a 11yr old kid can. Photo: Richard Johnson
Ethan smiles for the camera. Photo: Richard Johnson
11 yrs old and busting an ally oop already, watch out Jordy Smith, here comes Jordy Maree. Photo: Richard Johnson
Jordy smiles for the camera. Photo: Richard Johnson
Ethans board resembles any self respecting pro on the tour today. Photo: Richard Johnson
Yesteryear we saw Occy vs Curren, currently its Mick vs Joel, could tomorrow be Jordy vs Ethan. Photo: Richard Johnson