Swell of the Year at El Slammo Classic 2022!

The El Slammo classic is now 4 years running! Absolutely stoked to bring this epic event back to it's legendary home at the world famous surf break El Slammo. It was fun to sit out of competing this year to simply focus on judging & crowning the proper champ. Looking forward to surfing on Christmas morning, wish me luck! Hopefully my xrays come back good & I am ready to rip! Thank you for all the stoke & support over this process & please enjoy today's VLOG! FOR THE DREAM!! - Ben
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Trembling Heart
BLUE STEEL
Daytona
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Conquer The Battle 2

[@catalinagomez924]

This contest is WAAAAY more fun to watch than any contest run by the WSL or ISA.......and it has more views than most heats on the pro tour. Thank you for sharing with all of us your stoke. 🤩

[@Dude-qs3pe]

Seeing this much Joy from a group of surfers brings me back to growing up in the 60’s when surfing was a sharing brotherhood of happiness and being one with mother ocean. What a pure joy it is to watch you guys keeping the dream alive. Hope you feel good on your return to shredding Ben. The world is a better place with you in it. Peace

[@abogs695]

Ditto fm another old guy!

[@jasonpacific5661]

Love the Victory boxer belt and trophies with cash. Slammo stoking 🌊

[@equalopportunitydestroyer]

Bro...Ima florida boy and can't even imagine water that cold...my dad was captain of Greg nolls east coast team in the 60s his shop was in Beach haven NJ...and he told me about yalls cold ❄ conditions...I'd die brah...lol...good stuff Ben...heal and keep the dream alive man

[@dale3ddavis]

CLASSIC YARN

[@ooklamoc4411]

Very happy to see you back in full stoke mode. Injuries suck but if anyone could find something positive in the situation it’s Ben.

[@tyso71]

Im glad your healing well and its good to see you back Ben. I can say with experience, there is nothing like being humbled by life

[@southozsurfcam]

I think we should all just take a moment & reflect on how well Ben took that slam to the collarbone! Handled it like a champ! Stoked to see you're recovering well bro _\m/

[@Joe.doherty]

Ben and Casey Willax are easily the most underrated positive vibe warriors and health enthusiasts on KZbin. Wouldn’t spend 30 mins on KZbin anywhere else

[@dlife7427]

Was Casey here surfing?

[@ExploringTheWestCoast]

Looking at difficulties as a Blessing, is perhaps the most important characteristic a person can have! Stoked for you to get back in the water, even more stoked you concurred the down time with style! 🤙

[@lelandhanson]

Loved this vlog!! The El Slammo Classic is classic!!1 Gravy Navy BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@feedbackart]

This format is so much better than the Pipe Masters' this year. Gr8 fun.

[@gstickley4652]

Love you Ben Gravy! Got injured the same day as you, tore a calf muscle. Been rehabbing and strengthening and Christmas is my "release date" too. I've surfed your 7' and 9' boards the last couple of years and love them, a lot of fun had on the BG Wave Bandit boards. Yeeeewwww!!!!!! PS- Make more videos, they're golden.

[@BenGravyy]

Good luck on your return! Merry Christmas !!

[@sayitaintsl0w]

Mother Nature provided and the Boys all worked hard for those claims! Especially when the last heat went to a tie..they had to dig deep! The belt design wood make a sweet hoody.

[@Sachetaylor313]

Mr Gravy.. “Ben” watching your vlogs for yrs. Thanks for staying real and delivering good content! Cant wait yo see you back in line up bra🤙🏼

[@christophersmith8850]

More action than pipe masters!

[@paulricciardi9388]

That championship belt is epic. Talk about a dreamer!

[@ripharwood4138]

I’ve never seen so many people have so much fun in such slop! Good for you guys.

[@GarrettHerndon]

We need more comps like this Benny 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨🤙

[@justineaves1977]

My job is filming myself and having fun, I'm married to Jordan the goddess and the most important thing to happen to me and my entire life is Dennis the dog 😂😂😂

[@sorinholland4]

That about covers it. 🤙🏻

[@justineaves1977]

@@sorinholland4 😂😂

[@eganc1976]

Yewwwww

[@mikec2745]

that's what's up

[@mikec2745]

that's cool as f***

[@CMunch827]

Happy to see you on the mend & realizing it was a well needed rest. You Rock !!

[@petegibson863]

Makki looking good , more muscles than ever ! Happy Christmas everyone .

[@kristenbollettiero3197]

Morning vlog, scrambled eggs, and hardcore makki edit! makki lookn great!

[@0xfrankiewilde657]

As a NY neighbor seeing everybody in PR or Hawaii while I put my leaking 4/3 on, I want to thank you for this content ♥️🤙🏾 congrats to the winner

[@EvilSkeptic]

I just watched the Pipe Masters, and this El Slammo Classic was more entertaining. 🙂

[@logged2358]

get well soon ben cant wait for the great vlogs to come!!!!!!!!!

[@nathanaelkitchen813]

Definitely more vlogs of you and the crew! Was fun to watch.

[@LeeAAlex]

Pure chunder out there, all the boys sent it!!! 🤙🤙

[@Jim-fe2xz]

Awesome Makki intro cameo! Wild event! No way anyone could get all the clips in that mayhem lol! Only thing this old man can say is pace yourself on your Christmas surf Ben! Merry Christmas to all!

[@laquishtyrone749]

Genuinely more entertaining then the pipeline masters

[@johnwest5239]

That was a awesome contest

[@cudavrage]

So stoked for you and love the perspective you have on it!

[@seanrandolph627]

That was incredible!!!! So much stoke to be had!!! 💥

[@streetbob101]

Gawd this was awesome fun to watch. As a former jersey surfer now converted to a current Jersey surf fisherman I totally relate to the stoke in this vlog

[@LocalMotions]

Best Slammo clasic yet! It looked like everyone brought their a game. 👏👏

[@benburnett2706]

Surfing is officially fun again, yay Ben

[@marsmif]

What a great way to spend the day with good mates. Loved this vlog🤙

[@donnieporter7890]

Goodluck Ben. Definitely some epic surfing going on thanks

[@typikalamerican]

Loved watching the event! Love the commitment. LOVE the format. And love the stoke! 🤙

[@Antmanmoto]

Lookin like baby Nazaré

[@jamesbauknight9024]

Glad to see ya all healed up and ready to shred!🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@slimpickins3425]

El Slammo 22 out of control! There all Viking Warriors! I wouldnt even paddle out in that mess! The El Slammo is such a awesome Classic, the guys are great, and the camaraderie is un surpassed! Thank to everyone who got out there and thank you Ben and the boys for making this the unparalleled event of 2022! Happy Holidays!!!

[@lifeofmtc]

The Classic was awesome, great job on the belt. See ya in the water!

[@30yearoldgrom]

Heavy Claims!!! Looked absolutely epic. Best/most gnarliest Comp of the year! Keeping my fingers crossed for you to be able to get out there Christmas day. Also, stoked that even though the injury sucked at the time, you've taken those positives from the experience. 🤜🍍🤛

[@TxShoreDog84]

Epic gravyless heat. Great job!

[@emisurfchannel2280]

So STOKED

[@CaptMac-zw8mz]

Love that there was a Wawa ad in the middle of this vid. Classic!

[@davidevans4633]

Straight up vibefest, loved it!

[@dougwalmer8620]

Glad you're feeling good again Ben!!

[@XXsurf990XX]

This was super fun to watch

[@williamyoste2812]

We love you Ben!! Been sober since July 18 2020. Love following you. A lot of Mississippi, Alabama boys follow you!!

[@RoyMRodriguez]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@tobinbh3940]

STOKED !!! back in the water in no time!!! so absolutely stoked for you bro...cant wait to see you back in the game!!!keep that positivity and froth!

[@777Elt]

Enjoyed that! Thanks guys🤙

[@magiccheeseball]

El slammo classic heavy claims! Will be great to see you back out next week!

[@edgarmalveiro5315]

That was pretty fun to watch.

[@keithsailer2991]

Too funny dude. Glad the classic went off. Was a blast to watch. Us old guys have a good laugh. Happy Holidays to you and The one and only Jverni.

[@sinisterj73]

The contest was epic this year. Looks like it was a blast. Congrats to the winners and everyone involved. Fully Nuking this year.

[@timwatson4118]

What an amazing vibe your crew has! Good times!! My wife and i are off to Tofino, BC, Canada on dec 26 for a week of frosty paipo riding fun! 14 years ago i broke my collarbone into 4 pieces and now rock a nice Titanium plate and 8 screws. It is stronger now than ever! Good luck with your mission to hit the waves on xmas day!!! love that the spot is now known as 'Collarbones'!!!!

[@sessionsinparadise7357]

I love it ❤seeing you guys gets stoked on the most trash conditions is fun to watch 😂I’m surrounded by surf. But no skate park. I get stoked on a curb or a parking bump

[@davecalneggia6285]

... cheers for the stoke as per usual legend 🙏🌊

[@CjbrkBrooks]

Love Dennis…so funny…and you guys are NUTS…in a good way! Fun video.

[@LarissaMorgan]

Slammo Classic is always so super sick ! 🤙🏻 congrats to Perry on the Claim

[@terriparker6199]

Really enjoyed this video with all the local surfers. So cool. Awesome claims….🏄‍♂

[@nordicson2835]

Thank you great post church, coffee and a bagel view. Feel better , hope to see you in Seaside.

[@slingshotfinancial6382]

Time flies when the vibes are high...

[@stevestreeffrealtor5507]

Awesome El Slammo! Looking forward to seeing you in the water again brother, next week!!

[@operationandy]

Had me laughing out loud and all excited for some shredding ❤ good luck homie

[@l8tapex]

love the boys!

[@sueyoung8697]

Ben I know you wanted to be in that water with them, prayers for you and merry Christmas to you and jordon and your whole family, love you guys

[@oncar1]

El Slammo should be on the world tour

[@BodhiNDaddy]

Awesome and hardcore low key event!

[@gezzyroache1785]

Merry Xmas to all the Gravy family 🤩 Little Ben hope you get your Chrissy present 🥳

[@sshouser31]

VIKINGS ONLY! Epic day! Thanks for the STOKE Ben!

[@jamesgarrison8666]

That was fun!

[@southfloridafishing5291]

That was a great video 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@TheAmazingHob]

Perry was on one!!!

[@willblythe11]

Best el slam o classic so far!

[@staz6530]

Nice to see Carter out with you guys. I met him this year on the beach and donated to his good cause. Keep doing what you're doing and watch out old heads he's coming for yas🤣🤣 🤙Congratulations 🍻

[@the603guy]

Best youtube video I've seen in a long time

[@asrotties]

Way to look at the bright side. God is good and works everything for the best, even the hard stuff. Stay safe.

[@andrewley3353]

See, out of your misfortune came many unexpected blessing. As I said in the beginning, you are young, strong and determined. Best wishes for your Christmas return to the surf.

[@frothinggrom9170]

Love "Claim" tally format!...Classic...Get well soon!

[@ianhay5162]

Premium content right here, love these videos

[@aaronbaltusis6357]

Epic!

[@bkblackmon1402]

You are back😁

[@samanthab1923]

You sound so good! Happy Slammo ☃️

[@livethelifevb]

Life is a blessing, Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year!

[@dreichert1438]

Hell yeah, the gravy belt. Just take it easy on christmas, you know it's going to be big. That's just Murphy's Law and a storm is supposed to pass through right before. Hope you get some three to five foot perfection

[@frankierays]

Makki been working out!? More power to you brother.

[@shannonthompson8024]

That's awesome news mate.🤙

[@lelandhanson]

Good luck at the doctor! For the dream!!!!

[@jarredtremain4644]

Wish I had your luck mate. I got epilepsy January 2017 for first time at almost 40yrs. Had seizure and drove car straight off road into powerpole, ripping apart front of car. Finally got licence back 2019, but lost alot of classes. Lost house, job, and half of family. Got job then about 3yrs ago came off motocross bike and broke leg and destroyed knee and every ligament torn off bone. 3 operations later and can't feel leg below knee. Got back into it then lost my dog of 11.5yrs. Boss just fired me before Christmas after building all bikes required before Christmas. Got nothing and no one. Over it.

[@jimjammy1788]

makes a little broken collarbone seem a joke. Sorry for your luck bro, chin up, great things are just around the corner for you.

[@mikedimaio1237]

I claim that was the best El Slammo Classic ever, kudos to everybody, wish I was there.

[@gravynavy_forthedream]

So happy to see this!! Dreamers #gravynavy #nubnation 🤙🍍

[@danhillman3476]

Great vid

[@f0t0b0y]

“The laws on our side for this one” 🤣

[@BenGravyy]

Haha

[@TAStormChasing]

Sweet!

[@richardreimer]

Way-to-Go Perry!!!

[@petermcguinness8222]

Epic.