Watch pro surfers test out Kelly Slater’s man-made wave

Saw this, want to try it but would probably get clipped by the lip and waste 75% of the wave...

But for real, it's cool but it's still just an expensive gimmick.

 

The meet-up would be spoilt when Frost drowns on his first wave.

 

So... How much each and what hotel are we stayin at?

 

Nats barrel was the best

Had to rest his hand on the front of the board... I want. I want. I want!

 

I laughed out loud at the locals only thing.

But I would probably get clipped by the lip immediately and waste the entire wave. It might would take me tree years to get it good.

 

That's a good point DP. On a real wave it's a constant give and take. Controlling your speed to be where you need to be. Which makes me wonder, how useful is this thing. For pros atleast, as a training device. Not very I'd think. Sure it allows repetition to get technique dialed in, but they already got that down. They're pros. Seems like surfing it too much could actually hurt your game in real waves.

I have mixed feelings about this thing. It is deffinitly by FAR the best man made wave in the world. Without a doubt. That deserves some credit. But on the other hand, I don't see it really helping pros and think opening it to the public is a silly idea for many reasons (especially in CA). I wonder what Kelly's motives were. If it was just to create something pretty damn cool, I can respect that. But who knows

With that being said, I'm totally down to split it up between us and surf that thing all day.

 

+2

 

It's a money maker machine. At least he put in a fecal filter.

 

I'm down, lets go

 

it's a damn good wave that never has a flat spell

 

Do they use salte wata?

#ponndelyfe

 

I try not to watch the clips so much cause it just tortures me. Maybe sunday we can get some of that action. I agree with most on upping the size I feel like I would try to duck in too slow or something and get clipped about 7 times outta 10. Is it powerful enough to knock you down everytime with a little clip though? I would love to try it but can't imagine the money in that (those if there's duplicates coming)

 

kelly slaters like that kid when your 11 years old that just got the new dirtbike, or the new halfpipe, or the new cool ass ****ing toy everyone wants. He instantly has the power to dominate the pro surfing social life scene now.

"hey bro wanna come over and shred? yea don't bring medina tho guys a twink."