Julian Wilson SE 95. Photo: Ryan Miller

These top 100 things are notorious for over-enthusiasm towards recents, be it 100 best albums, best films and so on. In general, great works or great people fall down the lists, not climb up them. It’s with that in mind that it’s tough to know where to put Julian Wilson. One of the best surfers in the world today, for sure. But, so? He could go on to win numerous world titles and become among the all-time greats… he could kind of turn into another Shane Beschen. Either way, Jay Dub has his spot. Mixing lesser appreciated hard charging credentials with known style and above the lip flair, all the ingredients are there. The proof thus, must be in the pud.