When the GOAT speaks, you listen, take notes, sell your car, then go buy the latest model and hope for the best.
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
Just don't expect to surf quite as well as him.
@khalilsb69346 жыл бұрын
ooh, that's rude
@jom0bx1896 жыл бұрын
khalil sb true tho
@beardedyaker97675 жыл бұрын
@@firewiresurfboards Wasnt expecting that kind of reply Lol. I think its pretty obvious your average surfer will not be as great as our 11-time world champ but dam. I have been torn between 2 boards one is your "SciFi" hoping it will improve my surfing but I'm not sure I want to hear your advice back and crush my motivation! Positive response please. I am debating between the your "SciFi" or a CI "Weirdo Ripper". I am surfing Cocoa Beach waves if that info helps.
@foxgd88 Жыл бұрын
@@beardedyaker9767 bro it’s a joke you can’t surf like one of the worlds pro and the board will make you better but not as good as him it’s extremely obvious
@krispewkrem32 жыл бұрын
Definitely would love to see more of these. I could listen to him all day long. These are often things I like to think of. Gotta love his thought process especially when he designs more eco friendly products.
@firewiresurfboards2 жыл бұрын
We'll work on more of these. ;)
@TheSchmuel6 жыл бұрын
The KING has spoken
@brendonleary6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing you thoughts with us Kelly. I could listen to you talk about surfboards and fins and designs and waves all day every day.
@paulvu22394 жыл бұрын
The Genius Surfer who is the encyclopedia of Surfing...super intelligent and thank you for your boards...worth every dollar and then some...I can hear Kelly talk all day...
@tomaskaselionis21166 жыл бұрын
Its great to hear your perspective on fin and board design. There isn't enough discussion on the topic and with the industry charging >$75 for a set, making a sound purchase is hard. I travel with a bag full of fins and hearing Kelly talk about fin preference for a particular shape is informative and fun for us design and shape geeks.
@boobtubereborn3 жыл бұрын
i would say broadly fins are a scam. fins wont improve a crap board, and they will only make maybe 5% improvement to a good board. there is only so much you can do with templates and foils. stick to the core series fins and avoid the "signature tax" if you can just buy the neoglass fins. i think they are just fine.
@dynodin816 жыл бұрын
Pure Gold! Anytime Kelly speaks I'm listening. Great info, knowledge and analysis. No one does it better.
@funnygazman196 жыл бұрын
Seeing this video pop up was the highlight of my day and it did not disappoint. Kelly is a rare athlete in that he could speak about almost any topic with a level of insight normally reserved for philosophers. Great video, love the content. Firewire keep them coming we love it. I rode a Gamma at a demo day in sub par conditions and it still went straight on my wishlist. Stoked.
@malaihiboi6 жыл бұрын
They need to add some kind of art to the park. Some huge murals someway. Scenes from all over the world.
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
Actually a very good idea.
@jasonvictor6996 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kelly for all that u have done for this sport... I've been a fan since u started in coco beach
@curtneywever5856 жыл бұрын
I got mine this week, got the HE.... first session was a little bit trouble due to getting used to, but once you get your balance and grip and the sweet spot on it... maaaan, that's when you realise you've made the best disicion in your life buying this board
@burlosurviorhills73215 жыл бұрын
Kelly is standup, watched him grow up and tasted his spray more than once keep it up ole boy.You keep us young Burlo.
@joaomberger6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, the legend still surfing as a world champion!!!
@eduardoprzysiezny69906 жыл бұрын
7:25 "Surf Ranch for All" - hope to be able to surf there one day, great work, please build more of these !
@HiloBoiz8086 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr.Slater.
@craigtaylorfishing2 жыл бұрын
Can we take a moment to appreciate what Kelly was doing at 2:59? I bet a lot of people have no idea how incredibly difficult it is to get back in front of that wave!
@everydaywalker90066 жыл бұрын
I surfed Rangi last month and I took one Firewire Sci-Fi. Risky to take one board, it worked very well and later in Tahiti. Been thinking of getting a model like these (different tail). I don't make much money, but it turned out way worth it for me.
@PaulCarterArt5 жыл бұрын
Great insight to board designs and fins and the waves to ride them🗝 thanks guys 👍🏼
@tundahking6 жыл бұрын
Wow just opened up my mind to a few things I've never tried yet,thank you.
@kurtllewellyn89766 жыл бұрын
Incredible information from the Goat. Stoking right now. Yeww!
@jholmanable6 жыл бұрын
Kurt Llewellyn a
@oldamarmorales77076 жыл бұрын
The king has spoken
@thebensman97865 жыл бұрын
Very interesting insight on how he grew up surfing twin fins & because of that prefers a smaller 3rd fin to keep it loose! Note to self
@tallwill58726 жыл бұрын
I have a dominator Kelly it's the best board I've ever owned I'm from Port Aransas Texas you might remember a guy named Jay Bennett I grew up with him he has a special talent you might remember it back in 89
@haveagreatday82485 жыл бұрын
So much... So sane....So new....So on....So fun.. So wow...So now... Holly Cow! A Global Hug and Eternal Thanks to the Humble King of the Sport of Kings. That pretty much covers it, no?
@luisfigueroa27016 жыл бұрын
Hope the event this weekend goes great at the ranch. Wish I could have made it. Didn't think I was going to get back in town in time. Maybe next time.
@jamescameron7633 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Kelly for the wisdom bro
@dgarland106 жыл бұрын
very insightful, very articulate, and clearly KS is very intelligent! Thanks!
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@michaelsoule66066 жыл бұрын
I would absolutely love to surf at the Surf Ranch, but at 10G's it's a bit out of a working surfers budget. Nice product description SL8R! Thanks for that barrel at Rifles, you know da one, "doggie door!"
@dasright19056 жыл бұрын
Bra I wanna surf the ranch so bad 🤤🤤 I can sit and listen to Kelly talk all day about surfing about fins about waves to bad school wasn't like this I would get strait A's 😂😂😂 thanx Kelly 🤙
@standupforgood78105 жыл бұрын
Combo Kellys wave with the Venus Project city design and you get... 26 perfect waves wrapping the circle city water belt all day every day every city. The future of a sane society beyond politics, poverty and war.
@hobbs20056 жыл бұрын
Great video. You guys should put a link to the Firewire website in the description of every one of your videos. And if you want to go deeper, a specific link to the specific model surfboard you're featuring in the video.
@jlm33366 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input KS Looking forward to riding one these boards in GOOD surf soon ... Hope the foot is healing well Peace
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
We're looking forward to you getting into good surf too.
@evancrown56576 жыл бұрын
Cool board. Interesting fins. Um...when're we gonna see Ben Gravy at the ranch?
@SDBARTENDER16 жыл бұрын
Evan Crown Hes got a video out on it.
@evancrown56576 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for the formal invite with dates I believe!
@evancrown56576 жыл бұрын
Two words: Nub Nation! Check out the Ben Gravy vlog!
@SDBARTENDER16 жыл бұрын
Evan Crown im pretty positive hes got a video up already
@evancrown56576 жыл бұрын
Fair enough BB - thanks for the advice!
@sugewhitejacoby86545 жыл бұрын
If you open a Surf Ranch here in Florida on the west coast is only way I will get to surf the ranch! Ii live in Clearwater Beach, this would be a great location!
@johnhamilton74956 жыл бұрын
I surfed quads in eighties with no toe in with asymmetrical foils. Surf pipe and many more waves in Hawaii with... was very fast. Yea try it. fins were made out of foam.. Go commentary Kelly!!
@wendellfugate90696 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. Truly want to get 2 of your boards and ride them both at your ranch and environs.
@Aint1S6 жыл бұрын
The Greeks had Achilles... We got Kelly Slater! I'll take Kelly all day, Demi-God of the water!
@towdjumper53 жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing good info .
@CN-xt7hj5 жыл бұрын
Great talk, thanks for the insights 👍🏽
@artsurfliteratura6 жыл бұрын
1:17 crazy and amazing balance!
@artsurfliteratura6 жыл бұрын
ninja
@hounddog72566 ай бұрын
I liked the Gamma, not sure why they stopped making it.
@lukemitchell73755 жыл бұрын
whats the maximum wave height ( Hawaiian Style) that the Helium gamma could surf without losing control
@ALGH21016 жыл бұрын
Make a fin box that can turn left and right so it’s adjustable and click into position. That way you could experiment without making a new board for angle. Should be relatively easy to make a fin box like that too.
@MrFelixify5 жыл бұрын
The fact that that wave is man made is insane!
@jackmehoff63025 жыл бұрын
Im driving by the ranch tomorrow. Would love to see it. I hears its mainly off limits though
@adunn4136 жыл бұрын
I only wish we could all have a turn at the ranch. Maybe a few. :)))-
@DeforestLCooper6 жыл бұрын
Where is the commentary from Chris? lol. I enjoy hearing Kelly’s perspective on his design but the email with the link looked like it was going to have some commentary from Chris?
@enriquegoldbaum68985 жыл бұрын
👍👍😉😉BAJA SURF..#1..NICE WORK..👍👍😀😀
@johnsahhar94156 жыл бұрын
BEN GRAVY BEN GRAVY
@nomansjam39506 жыл бұрын
I'll take the LFT 5' 10" w/Phish logo...rounded pin...& Helium squash 6'0"...perfect for the beach break barrel up the road...they look sik
@JovemIrritadao3 ай бұрын
Lft looks good
@standupforgood78106 жыл бұрын
Fuse The Venus Project city design with Kellys wave machine... Endless, perfect waves all day, every day, every city.
@dennishanson95296 жыл бұрын
Loose is good. Love the quad.
@stevehix1656 Жыл бұрын
Kelly surfing in his bun hugger's F IN Classic 🤣
@judlausurfboards43526 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@julesdelestre87314 жыл бұрын
it's my best board
@eduardoroman38325 жыл бұрын
Qué viva kelly slater AMAZING Craks
@laurentoutang82736 жыл бұрын
want to see you back on tour kelly
@MrB10196 жыл бұрын
Why no fst in the gamma? Looks to be bit heavier and last longer than lft
@a.lame.username.6 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was cool...
@danielheller5776 жыл бұрын
Ben gravy for the win
@mauriciouceda60026 жыл бұрын
Can somebody tell me what size (and volumen) are both boards on this video ?
@HoStevie6 жыл бұрын
🤤
@best1yet6 жыл бұрын
ripping those waves
@oscarerzetich58086 жыл бұрын
I got one of those about 2 weeks ago and it snapped last week in 5 foot waves
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
Oscar - just found you on Instagram and sent you a DM - If this really happened, please respond to our DM with photos of the board and the serial number. We'd enjoy getting you sorted out with a fresh one. Cheers.
@robertmckenzie27892 жыл бұрын
i saw two broken in a day in 8 foot waves in western Ireland. You need a pu board in serious waves. EPS is great when its head high and not windy
@paulrobinson31706 жыл бұрын
'I've been surfing all day and I'm tired'. Must be a tough old station surfing a perfect machine wave until your legs turn to jelly.
@plumerault6 жыл бұрын
what are your dimensions for those boards please ?
@stevenwardrope14602 жыл бұрын
Bit of topic but I wonder how these professional surfers eyes are. My eyes give me grief these days if i surf more than 2-3 hours. I wear sunnies in the water but they aren't always user friendly. Would be good if a few more companies developed them.
@lutzchoco16 жыл бұрын
new designs of fins in the near Future ? I thought he said FCS earlier !
@sean8081a6 жыл бұрын
Helium vs LFT which is more durable?
@dan1e14736 жыл бұрын
good video
@rustyandcaroline6 жыл бұрын
would small hydro foil fins work?
@chandlersieverts91496 жыл бұрын
Does a quad setup perform well with the gamma?
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
Nearly everyone enjoys it most as a thruster.
@boobtubereborn3 жыл бұрын
pretty sure he is telling porkie pies about that back fin. its a reactor template? firewire can you confirm? i agree the reactor is more like kellys 2.1 fins with a more upright rake that i love. but that aint kellys fin. its a reactor.
@firewiresurfboards3 жыл бұрын
It is a Reactor, you're right. FCS based that template on Kelly's template, so it really is Kelly's template.
@boobtubereborn3 жыл бұрын
@@firewiresurfboards its my favourite fin. in neoglass. kellys 2.1 used to be my favourite fin. thanks for response!
@katehoffacker9372 жыл бұрын
@@firewiresurfboards Isn't it the M3 Centre - same on the Am-2
@ross21426 жыл бұрын
Cool video Kelly but take time to make a short video to save some kids life's Were loosing a lot of young lives due to the opioid epidemic. Thank you. They will listen to you before they obey the parents or law enforcement. Believe me,drinking alone can lead you to other substances over time. I can tell you're one of the good guys Kelly. You might be surprised at how many life you save.
@craigsteven53436 жыл бұрын
That was really cool. Could have gone a touch more in depth
@dankakasdanksurfboards78136 жыл бұрын
Good on you bro just ripen that wave 🎱
@lattefold6 жыл бұрын
So K-3 is now remade as FCSII Reactor?
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
Regarding shape / foil / etc, yes. But the Reactor is built differently.
@mkdmousa5 жыл бұрын
What water source is used at SR? Anyone...Bueler?....Bueler?......no but fr.
@fanver5236 жыл бұрын
Kelly thats great. One question: WHERE IS BEN GRAVVVVVYYYY???
@luisalbertocortes16436 жыл бұрын
The Boss
@JeremiahAlphonsus6 жыл бұрын
Good to see that he hasn’t branded himself with any of those stinking badges of bovine conformity known as tattoos.
@lizerd06 жыл бұрын
im gay
@nunyabidness23915 жыл бұрын
U.mm... Back of his neck
@42checkur65 жыл бұрын
Badges! We don't need no stinking badges!
@MOJOdesign836 жыл бұрын
Kelly on the 5’9” in both techs?
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
Yes - both are 5' 9 x 18 3/8" x 2 5/16" 25.3 L
@deluxairhead6 жыл бұрын
Lucky guy !!!!!!!!
@dmenhinick6 жыл бұрын
What fins does Kelly use as trailers for his quad setup?
@Andre2000thekowalsk6 жыл бұрын
It's called the Numbster...Makes zero difference. Kelly just trying to flog his fins.
@Andre2000thekowalsk6 жыл бұрын
Five fins slow up the board, in my opinion. But Kelly is correct about a Thruster with a smaller back fin. Dane Reynolds also rides this config.
@dmenhinick6 жыл бұрын
Was actually asking about back fins on the sides, but I see Kelly has an official quad set. I love the 3s and 2.1s as a thruster.
@Andre2000thekowalsk6 жыл бұрын
Ok Got you. Also respect to the GOAT, but the waves he surfs and the way he surfs is not really relevant to this old man paddling out in 1ft slop, day in day out. KS will make anything look good, I wouldn't even be able to catch a wave on any of his super thin boards.
@dmenhinick6 жыл бұрын
Ye I am no Kelly Slater, but his fins go the best for me out of many options I have tried. Maybe I also come from a "twin fin era"
@elmachote86 жыл бұрын
Y’all should put the link to his fins 1 and 2 y’all should do this for all of y’all boards
@damianphillips7896 жыл бұрын
The K2.1 set is now called the Reactor in FCSII. Best of all you can get them in Small Medium and Large not just the Medium size Kelly rides.
@elmachote86 жыл бұрын
Damian Phillips thanks man I’d go large
@elmachote86 жыл бұрын
Damian Phillips there also like reactor core reactor gf reactor everything 😂 so I mean which ones
@extradutyfelt16 жыл бұрын
Kelly doesn't ride Al Merrick boards anymore..?
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
No. He left to start Slater Designs a few years ago. He wanted the freedom to work with any shaper or board designer he wanted. Same goes for materials, board builds and all else. It's fun to run your own show. :)
@extradutyfelt16 жыл бұрын
I am surprised by that..because Kelly himself has said in his book about how Al Merrick is a second father to him in his book..
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
Still is. :)
@extradutyfelt16 жыл бұрын
Great!
@jasondelmonico48836 жыл бұрын
So sick guys
@oncar15 жыл бұрын
If I buy one will I be as good brah!
@surferdude80866 жыл бұрын
What kind of blank? Millennium?
@firewiresurfboards6 жыл бұрын
We build our own - LFT is an EPS blank with a high density foam center stringer. Helium is an EPS blank with a mix of paulownia and balsa wood wrapping the rails - a parabolic stringer, nothing down the center of the blank. The LFT and He boards in this video were pulled straight from our San DIego HQ the night before this video. They're the same thing you'll find in the lineup or on a surf shop rack.
@HienNguyen-tz2ld6 жыл бұрын
Kelly been eating well
@pacman8xmexicutioner5 жыл бұрын
Sith Lord status
@margueritehook64084 жыл бұрын
02:07 01:38 05:52
@wendellfugate90696 жыл бұрын
GoSlats!
@stokes586 жыл бұрын
"I draw fins all the time" - Fishman
@jakestimpfig55166 жыл бұрын
Ben Gravyyyyy please
@Mateus44556 жыл бұрын
What an academic
@bonsummers26576 жыл бұрын
riding looks like he's riding off the tail, like riding a manual-wheelie, - would look better with more forward-board glide
@sicken52166 жыл бұрын
Can I come surf the surf ranch on a gamma board pweeez and thank you!
@niggananny6 жыл бұрын
waves need to be double overhead. i wanna see a wave pool you can drown in. dolphins and orcas etc ... skys the limit @future king kelly