Kelly Slater surfs and shares thoughts on the Helium Gamma and LFT Gamma by Slater Designs

[@TheSurfRat]

When the GOAT speaks, you listen, take notes, sell your car, then go buy the latest model and hope for the best.

[@firewiresurfboards]

Just don't expect to surf quite as well as him.

[@khalilsb6934]

ooh, that's rude

[@jom0bx189]

khalil sb true tho

[@beardedyaker9767]

@@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]

@@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

[@krispewkrem3]

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.

[@firewiresurfboards]

We'll work on more of these. ;)

[@TheSchmuel]

The KING has spoken

[@brendonleary]

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.

[@paulvu2239]

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...

[@tomaskaselionis2116]

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.

[@boobtubereborn]

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.

[@dynodin81]

Pure Gold! Anytime Kelly speaks I'm listening. Great info, knowledge and analysis. No one does it better.

[@funnygazman19]

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.

[@malaihiboi]

They need to add some kind of art to the park. Some huge murals someway. Scenes from all over the world.

[@firewiresurfboards]

Actually a very good idea.

[@jasonvictor699]

Thank you Kelly for all that u have done for this sport... I've been a fan since u started in coco beach

[@curtneywever585]

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

[@burlosurviorhills7321]

Kelly is standup, watched him grow up and tasted his spray more than once keep it up ole boy.You keep us young Burlo.

[@joaomberger]

Awesome, the legend still surfing as a world champion!!!

[@eduardoprzysiezny6990]

7:25 "Surf Ranch for All" - hope to be able to surf there one day, great work, please build more of these !

[@HiloBoiz808]

Thank you Dr.Slater.

[@craigtaylorfishing]

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!

[@everydaywalker9006]

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.

[@PaulCarterArt]

Great insight to board designs and fins and the waves to ride them🗝 thanks guys 👍🏼

[@tundahking]

Wow just opened up my mind to a few things I've never tried yet,thank you.

[@kurtllewellyn8976]

Incredible information from the Goat. Stoking right now. Yeww!

[@jholmanable]

Kurt Llewellyn a

[@oldamarmorales7707]

The king has spoken

[@thebensman9786]

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

[@tallwill5872]

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

[@haveagreatday8248]

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?

[@luisfigueroa2701]

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]

Cheers Kelly for the wisdom bro

[@dgarland10]

very insightful, very articulate, and clearly KS is very intelligent! Thanks!

[@firewiresurfboards]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelsoule6606]

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!"

[@dasright1905]

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 🤙

[@standupforgood7810]

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.

[@hobbs2005]

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.

[@jlm3336]

Thanks for the input KS Looking forward to riding one these boards in GOOD surf soon ... Hope the foot is healing well Peace

[@firewiresurfboards]

We're looking forward to you getting into good surf too.

[@evancrown5657]

Cool board. Interesting fins. Um...when're we gonna see Ben Gravy at the ranch?

[@SDBARTENDER1]

Evan Crown Hes got a video out on it.

[@evancrown5657]

Still waiting for the formal invite with dates I believe!

[@evancrown5657]

Two words: Nub Nation! Check out the Ben Gravy vlog!

[@SDBARTENDER1]

Evan Crown im pretty positive hes got a video up already

[@evancrown5657]

Fair enough BB - thanks for the advice!

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

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!

[@johnhamilton7495]

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!!

[@wendellfugate9069]

Very nicely done. Truly want to get 2 of your boards and ride them both at your ranch and environs.

[@Aint1S]

The Greeks had Achilles... We got Kelly Slater! I'll take Kelly all day, Demi-God of the water!

[@towdjumper5]

Thx for sharing good info .

[@CN-xt7hj]

Great talk, thanks for the insights 👍🏽

[@artsurfliteratura]

1:17 crazy and amazing balance!

[@artsurfliteratura]

ninja

[@hounddog7256]

I liked the Gamma, not sure why they stopped making it.

[@lukemitchell7375]

whats the maximum wave height ( Hawaiian Style) that the Helium gamma could surf without losing control

[@ALGH2101]

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.

[@MrFelixify]

The fact that that wave is man made is insane!

[@jackmehoff6302]

Im driving by the ranch tomorrow. Would love to see it. I hears its mainly off limits though

[@adunn413]

I only wish we could all have a turn at the ranch. Maybe a few. :)))-

[@DeforestLCooper]

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?

[@enriquegoldbaum6898]

👍👍😉😉BAJA SURF..#1..NICE WORK..👍👍😀😀

[@johnsahhar9415]

BEN GRAVY BEN GRAVY

[@nomansjam3950]

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

[@JovemIrritadao]

Lft looks good

[@standupforgood7810]

Fuse The Venus Project city design with Kellys wave machine... Endless, perfect waves all day, every day, every city.

[@dennishanson9529]

Loose is good. Love the quad.

[@stevehix1656]

Kelly surfing in his bun hugger's F IN Classic 🤣

[@judlausurfboards4352]

Awesome!!!

[@julesdelestre8731]

it's my best board

[@eduardoroman3832]

Qué viva kelly slater AMAZING Craks

[@laurentoutang8273]

want to see you back on tour kelly

[@MrB1019]

Why no fst in the gamma? Looks to be bit heavier and last longer than lft

[@a.lame.username.]

Wow! That was cool...

[@danielheller577]

Ben gravy for the win

[@mauriciouceda6002]

Can somebody tell me what size (and volumen) are both boards on this video ?

[@HoStevie]

🤤

[@best1yet]

ripping those waves

[@oscarerzetich5808]

I got one of those about 2 weeks ago and it snapped last week in 5 foot waves

[@firewiresurfboards]

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.

[@robertmckenzie2789]

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

[@paulrobinson3170]

'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.

[@plumerault]

what are your dimensions for those boards please ?

[@stevenwardrope1460]

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.

[@lutzchoco1]

new designs of fins in the near Future ? I thought he said FCS earlier !

[@sean8081a]

Helium vs LFT which is more durable?

[@dan1e1473]

good video

[@rustyandcaroline]

would small hydro foil fins work?

[@chandlersieverts9149]

Does a quad setup perform well with the gamma?

[@firewiresurfboards]

Nearly everyone enjoys it most as a thruster.

[@boobtubereborn]

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.

[@firewiresurfboards]

It is a Reactor, you're right. FCS based that template on Kelly's template, so it really is Kelly's template.

[@boobtubereborn]

@@firewiresurfboards its my favourite fin. in neoglass. kellys 2.1 used to be my favourite fin. thanks for response!

[@katehoffacker937]

@@firewiresurfboards Isn't it the M3 Centre - same on the Am-2

[@ross2142]

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.

[@craigsteven5343]

That was really cool. Could have gone a touch more in depth

[@dankakasdanksurfboards7813]

Good on you bro just ripen that wave 🎱

[@lattefold]

So K-3 is now remade as FCSII Reactor?

[@firewiresurfboards]

Regarding shape / foil / etc, yes. But the Reactor is built differently.

[@mkdmousa]

What water source is used at SR? Anyone...Bueler?....Bueler?......no but fr.

[@fanver523]

Kelly thats great. One question: WHERE IS BEN GRAVVVVVYYYY???

[@luisalbertocortes1643]

The Boss

[@JeremiahAlphonsus]

Good to see that he hasn’t branded himself with any of those stinking badges of bovine conformity known as tattoos.

[@lizerd0]

im gay

[@nunyabidness2391]

U.mm... Back of his neck

[@42checkur6]

Badges! We don't need no stinking badges!

[@MOJOdesign83]

Kelly on the 5’9” in both techs?

[@firewiresurfboards]

Yes - both are 5' 9 x 18 3/8" x 2 5/16" 25.3 L

[@deluxairhead]

Lucky guy !!!!!!!!

[@dmenhinick]

What fins does Kelly use as trailers for his quad setup?

[@Andre2000thekowalsk]

It's called the Numbster...Makes zero difference. Kelly just trying to flog his fins.

[@Andre2000thekowalsk]

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.

[@dmenhinick]

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.

[@Andre2000thekowalsk]

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.

[@dmenhinick]

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"

[@elmachote8]

Y’all should put the link to his fins 1 and 2 y’all should do this for all of y’all boards

[@damianphillips789]

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.

[@elmachote8]

Damian Phillips thanks man I’d go large

[@elmachote8]

Damian Phillips there also like reactor core reactor gf reactor everything 😂 so I mean which ones

[@extradutyfelt1]

Kelly doesn't ride Al Merrick boards anymore..?

[@firewiresurfboards]

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. :)

[@extradutyfelt1]

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..

[@firewiresurfboards]

Still is. :)

[@extradutyfelt1]

Great!

[@jasondelmonico4883]

So sick guys

[@oncar1]

If I buy one will I be as good brah!

[@surferdude8086]

What kind of blank? Millennium?

[@firewiresurfboards]

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-tz2ld]

Kelly been eating well

[@pacman8xmexicutioner]

Sith Lord status

[@margueritehook6408]

02:07 01:38 05:52

[@wendellfugate9069]

GoSlats!

[@stokes58]

"I draw fins all the time" - Fishman

[@jakestimpfig5516]

Ben Gravyyyyy please

[@Mateus4455]

What an academic

[@bonsummers2657]

riding looks like he's riding off the tail, like riding a manual-wheelie, - would look better with more forward-board glide

[@sicken5216]

Can I come surf the surf ranch on a gamma board pweeez and thank you!

[@niggananny]

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