The World Surf League held a test event at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in Lemoore, CA, evaluating the new technology as it pertains to performance, competitive format, broadcast and spectator interaction as well as overall experience. Here’s how the event went down... “Having the ability to replicate, even partially, the power and shape of ocean waves for anyone in … [Read more...] about World Surf League Holds Groundbreaking Test Event at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch
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2016 Billabong Pro Tahiti – Kelly Kills It but John John is No.1
Barrel and barrel after barrel, the 2016 Billabong Pro Tahiti at Teahupoo was a tube riders dream contest. There were a whole bunch of perfect 10s as everyone on tour tried to keep themselves in the green room for as long as humanly possible. Get yourself in the mood for all the news from the seventh stop on the WSL Championship Tour with the highlights from the opening … [Read more...] about 2016 Billabong Pro Tahiti – Kelly Kills It but John John is No.1
2016 Volcom Pipe Pro – Slater Off to a Good Start
The Championship Tour may not have started yet, but Kelly Slater has been busy tunnelling to victory at the 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro. His win will give some fuel to the fire of debate about Kelly’s future in competitive surfing and the likelihood of him making his world title count 12. With the 2016 WSL Championship Tour starting next month at Snapper Rocks, it’s time to make your … [Read more...] about 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro – Slater Off to a Good Start
Outerknown: A First Glimpse of Kelly Slater’s New Brand
We’ve all known it was coming ever since Kelly Slater left Quiksilver after almost two and half decades of beloved sponsorship. What we now know is that the new brand to be launched by Slater will be called Outerknown. The website is already up, check out outerknown.com, and there is the 11-time World Surfing Champion staring out what looks like a window on a ship. The details … [Read more...] about Outerknown: A First Glimpse of Kelly Slater’s New Brand
ASP Fiji Pro: Fitzgibbons Wins Again and Medina Back on Top
The ASP Fiji Pro is all wrapped up, marking the end of the fifth leg of the ASP World Championship Tour. For the women, they were given a chance to take on the heavy barrels of Cloudbreak, something denied to them in previous years. As for the men, it was nothing new, but this month’s competition did result in another shuffle in the rankings. With the world’s best surfers … [Read more...] about ASP Fiji Pro: Fitzgibbons Wins Again and Medina Back on Top