ThAT NeW KeLLY SLaTeR PoOL in ABU DHABi

[@jimbokiwi9322]

Gotta love how Kelly likes to tells us how we need to save the planet. While he has been consistently been flying around the world thousands of times in his lifetime just to surf. Going through thousands of surfboards and wetsuits that most will have eventually ended up in landfill. Then they buid one of his waves in one of driest cities in the world. But it's all ok because his tailpads are recyclable! 👍🏼

[@JesusSavesandRomeEnslaves]

At least they got a spot now to ride out the apocalypse in.

[@gwarrior4242]

pretty harsh accusation as it is his job... And the greatest of all time who is literally paid to surf the best waves in the world, and that requires obscene amounts of travel. It is not like theres an electric airline that can help lessin your carbon footprint. But recyclable tail pads and more environmentally friendly equipment is a step towards being environmentally conscious. As opposed to opting for the more toxic options out there. Jealousy is a foul cologne, might want to invest in some deodorant.

[@jimbokiwi9322]

@@gwarrior4242 there are other pro surfers out there that were travelling around the world for surf. But were also concerned about the environment but felt like they shouldn't be preaching about if while they are flying constantly everywhere just to surf waves that they have at home. Big wave surfer Fergal Smith felt strongly about his carbon footprint so he quickly stopped travelling abroad to surf and only surfs at home. Just because Kelly is the greatest surfer of all time and will probably have to largest carbon footprint of any pro sports person in history doesn't make it ok and he definitely shouldn't be preaching about it. Maybe if you got Kelly's dick out your mouth you'd see! 👍🏼

[@pnvgordinho]

That´s probably salt water. You forgot the energy spent to generate the waves.

[@doublestrokeroll]

Gotta love how people who never do anything to help anyone sit around and arm chair criticize others. So because he wastes things, that means he's not allowed to try to make a difference where he can? He's not allowed to have an opinion on the environment and to voice it? Give your head a shake. You have NO ability to think logically or critically. You think you do, but you don't.

[@MrPaulo1400]

too bad only an elite or wealthy people can access this pool. I am not surprised it is build there

[@milanmedek3555]

That´s life. You can surf the ocean, it´s free for anyone. Or if you don´t live by any, don´t surf. Like me. By the way, if you were rich and were able to build this on your backyard, would you refuse it because no poor people could surf it? I don´t think so.

[@sdot5389]

It’s not like this was cheap to build in the first place…

[@kagyu1]

Surfing needs a board , a leash and a suit. A car helps but I’ve seen people on the bus in San Francisco heading to surf.

[@andy31793]

For real. They didn't even do this for the Olympics.

[@andy31793]

​@milanmedek3555 Do you care to revise your comment now that we have witnessed the failure of surfing in the Olympics?

[@charlieduvall6463]

Yessah Dylan ! I used to surf w your uncle Scotty. I met him in Puerto Rico Christmas vacation 1984 with Hartley. Then he stayed my house in Hatteras a few years later and then ran into him after moving to Haleiwa in the 90s . Hope he’s doing good. Aloha and great to see you enjoying yourself living the dream.

[@JonathanGeyer206]

Can women actually surf with a bikini over there is the real question for this video, because Steph is surfing with some almost full body suit, and you talking about the warm Arabian sun doesn't make me feel it is because the water was chilly

[@buzz5969]

At hotels where most flight attendants stay it gets BUCK WILD, Not just Abu Dhabi but also UAE, QATAR, BAHRAIN, bikinis optional😎etc or so Ive heard, and alcohol flows around the pool side. Not everyone abides by the rules, as a matter of relation, Weed, pokolulu, Marijuana has been ILLICIT and ILLEGAL in my places of livings all me bloomin life, but guess what? Weed, pokolulu, Marijuana has been very plentiful, EVERYWHERE IVE LIVED to include countries in Middle East and ASIA where death penalties for smuggling are the norm, go figure, or so Im told. Dont believe they all the hype amigo, Life short, get out more and travel, see for yourself, just dontbrely on gossip or hearsay.🇺🇸🍻✌🏻😎

[@CANNABISfreedomNOtaxes]

​@@buzz5969"pakalolo" is the Hawaiian word for cannabis

[@richardelliott8352]

@@buzz5969 I agree that life without travel is like reading only one page of an atlas, it is just a shame that the world can no longer tolerate the extensive pollution of jet travel. However, your comment is about the exception to the rules, which are tolerated because of the need for even oppressive dictators to interface and derive income from the outside world. Even totalitarian places have crime, if that is your point. Just don't ever leave the protection granted by economic necessities. When I was in the Saudi kingdom, the English embassy was trying to negotiate downward the sentience of fifty lashes for a British woman who hosted a party at her residence inside the workers compound where alcohol was served and someone fell off the upstairs balcony. It was the subject of much conversation because fifty lashes would kill a woman of her age.

[@brettfleiner4906]

When I lived in Dubai back in 2008 it was common to see girls with tiny bikinis all over the local beaches and at the waterparks, dressed pretty normally when at malls etc too, UAE is different to Saudi, they rely on tourism and a foreign workforce to keep things running as they know their oil wealth is finite, and have adjusted their laws accordingly.

[@richardelliott8352]

@@buzz5969 I have circumnavigated the globe as a worker, not a protected and privileged tourist . I bodysurfed in most places where I could mange it, so I would hope I would not be short on available insight over my years of travel.and exchanges with working class locals. . I was always very aware of my privilege over the regular citizens of despotic countries because I was a part of the economic machine that fueled the economies of the privileged.and as such would have no trouble with local customs, from knowledge of what happened to the more lawless types of other Americans in the sailor trade. such men might see jail, but the consulate would have them out the next day, just as if they were rich. .

[@terriblechris]

Such good vibes. Dylan, this video made my day. Please keep em comin

[@DylanGravesYT]

Epic ! Stoked to hear that :) some pretty charged comments on here lol 😂

[@madhokp]

Proud that I am part of this project!

[@N_g_er]

Gay liar

[@N_g_er]

Liar

[@madhokp]

@@N_g_er ​ If you think so, can't help! :) You are welcome to join if you are around Abudhabi as the facility will be thrown open to pubic from March 10th onwards!

[@N_g_er]

@@madhokp liar

[@madhokp]

@@N_g_er Okay lady, thanks for certification 😂

[@thedanlife]

Well done Dylan - stoked for you. Proof that the universe conspires to help you achieve your goals.

[@DylanGravesYT]

💯 man was tripping out on this hard and still am !

[@robertchiarizia9463]

True indeed. Wisdom.

[@mbwghtt9767]

Nice I built the fox surf shop kick tail skateboards with Greg Mungal. Old school shredder days

[@EMan-cu5zo]

Surfing a wave pool I am sure is great but watching it is about as fun a watching golf.

[@doublestrokeroll]

Watching any surfing is about as fun as watching golf. Basically every single ride at Pipe looks almost exactly the same too. It's not like one guy's barrel is drastically different than another.

[@doublestrokeroll]

@nigeherr I do. I don't mind watching surfing because I surf, but I understand why surfing is not, and will never be, a popular spectator sport. It's just not that interesting after you've seen a few waves. Even for me, I get bored pretty quick. To each their own though. If you love watching it, good for you.

[@RedLineShortFilms]

It's a lot better in person, watching 12ft pipe in person is wild​@@doublestrokeroll

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@RedLineShortFilms Oh I get it. I can watch it a lot too. That's simply because I'm a surfer. Of course we like it. To the average spectator though, surfing is pretty boring after a few waves.

[@davonbooker2752]

@@doublestrokeroll Your really trying to compare Pipe to some overblown swimming pool...OK BUD.

[@Peakingindo]

Soo good! I love the music you made to go along with the episode. Your narration is always good. Talent bro.

[@krusher74]

is it $500 a wave? like the other pool?

[@DylanGravesYT]

It’s cheaper I believe. No info was shared w me, but that’s the word on the street

[@marksmith5300]

Who's going to ride it? A bunch of oil rich fools, who are going to line Slater's pockets. 🤔

[@fernandomaron87]

Same in California, except they're not from the oil business, but just rich fools surf these

[@richardelliott8352]

I can't see any use for this thing except as a tour stop for sports washing an area oppressive to human rights. Because humans are not built to tolerate that type of heat and sun without fully protective garments, like they traditionally wear in such areas. it certainly has no local income to support operations . So it is either a simple vanity of the rich, or just more sport washing in an effort to normalize those who choose to oppress their fellow human beings.

[@stereothrilla8374]

Love how it pipes one way and slabs in reverse. Pretty slick design! Pretty boring as a spectator but I’m sure it’s a dream to ride. I see this type of thing being used for surf competitions in the future to be able to perfectly recreate the same wave for each surfer. No wetsuit of helmet needed is very appealing as well.🎉

[@benpearson3983]

Unless you're a woman who wants to surf in a bikini

[@Mo-dm4lo]

At first I thought the footage was a little shakey but I then realised you were seeing this in real life for the first time, I’m surprised you stayed on the wave so well! I would’ve been losing my sh… great work as always Dylan!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Haha thank u! Yes ! I kept looking up cause I wanted to watch in real life lol

[@francois-xavierpeille2163]

Keeping enpowering Quatar values and influence.....

[@pascalcs]

Abu Dhabi is in the Emirates. Qatar is another country.

[@docwill184]

What are the costs? How does one make reservations?

[@betouretmichel4999]

I was expecting something else from Kelly 's retirement; something with more sensé than making some gadget for ultrarich people.

[@tyson9419]

He’s lost the plot and sold his soul for money.

[@NeilPennington-f8o]

@@tyson9419 Your envy is hideous. Cover it up.

[@rtwh3054]

entièrement d'accord, très décevant...

[@benpearson3983]

That's because , like a lot of people , wsl whitewashing , has you looking at ks through Rose coloured glasses . Any REAL surf fan knows this .

[@decarosbro7422]

Pretty insane, would take some getting used to heading towards a massive pier with a rolling train.. wonder if it’s noisy too?

[@paulychannel7914]

It's a perfect 6 footer tube that goes for a "long time"... KUDOS to Kelly . Stef & you.... for showing it off..... LOL !

[@AnonCommenter-k5m]

kelly slater must be massive if thats a six footer, I'd say 5 foot at best. its barely got a 8 foot face, I doubt the back is 6 foot and barrel, my experience with surfing is a 6 footer got about a 10-11foot face, feels quite big when youre laying on your board

[@benpearson3983]

Only someone who thinks a head high wave is six foot would like this . I'd call it 3 foot . Hawaiians would call it 2 .

[@oondi]

Haven't been able to surf in years, and with kids, it is even more challenging than ever, but some things always stay the same. Like a new Kelly Slater pool I wish I could see in real life, and a dope videocoming out from Dylan. Thanks, dude!

[@tucko11]

Not many have the means to travel to Dubai to surf a wave pool

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Thxxxxxxxxxxx Dyyyylaaaan!!!!!! You the maaaaaaaan!!!!! Apppppreeeeeciaaaaaateeee you going all over the world and shaaaringgg these cool surf adventures!!!!!!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻thanks mang ! Appreciate it 👊

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

@@DylanGravesYT Not a problem hombre/dude!!! With all these wave pools, it will make ocean flat spells and inland traveling more bearable without missing too much wave time... VB/VIRGINIA BEACH is getting a wave pool, you may have known already, with the ambassadorship(investorship?) of Pharrell Williams native VB legend...Hope to see some VLOG-TASTIC:FAN-TASTIC video drop in the future about it from your CHANNEL... Reportinggg Live!!!! HAPPY SURFING FROM VB/VIRGINIA BEACH BY WAY OF (WATTS/ONTARIO/HESPERIA)!!!! 1,2,1,2 Mike check; checkyyy later duuudddeee!!!! Ooooohhh yeaaaaahhh- Please keep VLOGGGING because you got the OG creation skills... You have the Anthony Bourdain style in how he shared culture, food, and stories by the way you are shaaaringgg culture, stories, and wave thrashing, not just wave thrashing... All those aspects make your videos super "RAAAD"... You got a lifelong subster-subscriber from me... Keep up the Gnarly creation and epppiccc adventures and storyyy tellinggg hermaaanooo!!! Viva La Dyyylaaan Graaavvves YOU TUBE CHANNEL!!!!! MIKE DROP-I'M OUT, for reaaal this time!!!!! ✌🌴 😎 🌴✌

[@budmanbudman8795]

Thanks for the video. Great stuff. 🤘 ✌

[@GeoM3TRIC]

Rad Dylan! Love the tunes… so do you officially hold the first layback barrel in the pool?

[@DylanGravesYT]

Yeah George, thanks man :) idk I guess I do ! Haha 😂 hope ur well 👊

[@tomwindsor7491]

Smiles for miles😎. Closest thing to the perfect never ending wave 🌊 you could hope for.

[@Antjan46]

This is SiiiiiiiiK!! I gotta go check this out! I’m from Cape Town South Africa now living and working as a diver in Bahrain for almost 20 years! This definitely calls for holiday to UAE, it’s just a 1 hour flight from Bahrain 🤩

[@hugogonzalez5633]

Wao !! The inner Circle !!! Who would not give anything to be in there ... just present !! .... good thing is that since we are all the main element in this unbounded ocean opf counciousness , as long as kelly can ride it we all are riding it with him !!!! Att El Tiguere Que Se Comio La flor

[@timbaker2509]

Stephs tuck into the barrel was all time

[@sbdreamin]

how much does each ride theoretically cost?

[@genevadaddy]

Cool that you can surf while the train goes by.

[@correcorre]

Parabéns ficou top seu vídeo com a lenda Kelly, sucesso em seu canal👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u ! Was an epic trip/ session 💯 one I will remember always

[@ArtemGridin]

From your words it is much more interesting to learn about this wave than from the news 😁 glad you were there! ❤

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u 🙏 appreciate that !

[@TonyBasuro]

I fantasize about adding air sections to the wave by securing artificial reef obsticles to the floor of the basin. Underwater obsticles, temporarily configured to create a "slopestyle" or "street league" wave. Or at least a jumping off point so people can catch the end of the wave when the barrel eats the surfer. When are people going to be able to stand on the "sandbar" and watch surfing while kids are tubing around in that Lazy River in the foreground? So much arena needs to built around this basin. Really enjoyed the music.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Me too man, love all this and seems like so many different ways to achieve this and maximize the effort/money space …

[@tradeincenterprises583]

Nice vid. Thanks for the experience! 🙌

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks for tuning in 🙌

[@MrPrice2U]

Wow, super good for the environment!

[@HoStevie]

Never thought about visiting a wave pool but I see how it could be a game changer for progression 🔥

[@Rockbottomsurf]

Surfing beside a train line and a pier in Abu Dhabi seems very attractive.

[@edgarmalveiro5315]

And no sharks around...

[@K.J.H_]

@@Rockbottomsurf I'd surf at Chernobyl if it had half the surfers Sydney has, so a wave to myself doesn't sound too bad

[@dilbags6183]

@@Rockbottomsurf its not a train line, its a piece of machinery making the wave form.

[@BodhiNDaddy]

Perfect timing experience and waves with legends!

[@timsmith6772]

Every surfer in the world if they had the money they would build them their own guaranteed❤❤❤❤

[@DylanGravesYT]

💯

[@FreddieMeadows]

brother this is so epic! what a dream, so stoked for you. I would've been so nervous on that first right oh my god.

[@jeffnott-vi2bj]

Bucket list for sure makes me want to surf again it’s been 23 years I’m ready to hit that 🤘🏻💯🔥wonder how much it is to fly with a 6”6 board I’m going to find out I can’t stop thinking about it that’s really awesome do they rent boards too it’s like Huntington Beach break keeps going so perfect 🤩

[@olivierb9716]

but, it's not surf

[@christogillard4145]

Kelly is the king on timing.. amazing Wave pool.. find footage of kelly at soup bowl.. my fav footage of kelly.. check his Timing🚀💕 Great.. video. Respect.. mr slatter . And team. Djchristo. Oz

[@DylanGravesYT]

Yes beast 💯🙌

[@marschantescorcio1778]

Don't ask me why but this gave me goosebumps. GG DG.

[@skiersparadise4568]

What was that sweet song used for Kelly’s first and second ride????

[@DylanGravesYT]

One I made for this, will upload to Spotify under my name along with others I’ve made for this channel

[@coyotef150surfer7]

Stoked for you! You are fortunate to have some quality people as friends there and that day looked fun!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u ! Agreed, Kelly has always been really cool to me and has helped me out a ton throughout my career, legend !

[@richardelliott8352]

@@DylanGravesYT I was much too drunk to hold a conversation when I had the chance and was questioned about sharks in the area by the guy. Glad someone who knows him can vouch for him , because slapping his previously good name on such a project had me wondering .

[@laybackvisuals]

Yeeew! I was there shooting on day 2, have some insane shots of Kelly in the tube. Bummed I missed your waves bro. Amazing place isn’t it

[@DylanGravesYT]

No way ! Bummed I missed that day and hanging w everyone, looked insane 🍻

[@laybackvisuals]

Man it was dope. Toledo, Medina & Marks absolutely carving, and so sick to see Jeremy & Steph ripping. Next time hey!

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@laybackvisuals i bet ! Yeah would love to go back 💯👊

[@nealehatch2252]

So cool, Anthony Kiedis and Kelly Slater hanging out✌️

[@GhiSdaer]

Douch bags sell outs and people who still support them

[@PieterFrancinevanRees]

Looks really awesome! Is it also possible for women to surf there ?

[@DylanGravesYT]

Yes Steph Gilmore and Caroline Marks were there

[@richardelliott8352]

@@DylanGravesYT One has to accept that these woman would not be allowed in if they were jewish, so it is not a free society , as some might gather from your remark . I'm sure these woman had sense enough to not go walking around on their own, , and stayed with the publicity group for safety. they also have flag women for the F1 races, where the locals would be whipped or worse if they dressed like that. your comments means little when the women are only used for publicity proposes . they don't even like girls playing soccer , a local woman in a western bathing suit might just get killed for disgracing the family, which I think might make it ok , depends on the cleric in the area.

[@themagikian4237]

Dylan you're a great fella, I'm delighted you get these opportunities!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Cheers thank u for tuning in 👊

[@tyson9419]

You guys are both douches

[@coloradoriversurfer]

Those muckrakers at Beach Grit sent me here. Noice. They were sincere in their reporting. I love weird waves! Is this the 1st successful artificial saltwater wave?

[@PlaySA]

It looks like exactly the same wave as the surf ranch but like six inches bigger maybe. To me, not that exciting to be honest. The UAE also sucks big time, but I guess surfers are too chill to care about foreign workers being abused.

[@LTH099]

💯. All very disingenuous being a ‘climate change’ warrior while celebrating building a man made wave in a man made city in the desert that houses a ski field in a mall. Let’s be honest, everyone is self serving and their lives are filled with hypocrisy. Still, I’d love to surf the wave but this place is a complete shit hole. The WSL will be salivating hosting a contest here and then have clips of the surfers planting shrubs in the sand saying ‘we’re doing our part to make the UAE more sustainable’ 😅

[@andrewlove3686]

Stop imposing your white people thought/ideas /culture on others. Stop being a cultural imperialist.

[@hunterdavis3003]

You need to bow to your overlords

[@otai196]

Very boring to watch, absolute yawn fest but to surf it would be an absolute dream every surfer must want to come true

[@benjaminmarcus17]

Do you want some cheese with that whine?

[@kalanimakua5148]

Can't help but to hear in my head: "STAY LOW!! STAY LOW BRUDDA!! RELAX! RELAX...!!!"

[@NSP70]

Such an inclusive world and not predicted on money or aesthetics. Reminds me of people from USC; minus the hoodie and new BMW.

[@FrankWestgate-j4v]

que suerte!!! glad to see the universe flowing. been a few year since the Crossing. Saludos bro.

[@matthew944]

Kelly has spent more time in the barrel than i have been alive.

[@scottgorman7166]

Not too impressed. Its a machine made perfect barrel. If you had the time you'd be in there as long as you've been alive. It's cool but a real wave is not forgiving and most are constantly changing. We're not cool enough to ever try one of his pools!

[@lincolnnaeole5848]

The only Hawaiian from Makaha working in the middle east and I just want to know when can go ride this? I checked it out in July, and the security guards at the gate said they were not opened to the public yet.

[@DylanGravesYT]

I haven’t heard updates either, gotta be soon tho

[@MaxSalvato]

I live 20 mins from the pool... I'm screwed. Thanks for the vlog and for sharing the hype!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Get in on this thing !

[@joeskill4663]

Glad you got that opportunity. Man that’s a fun long ride..👍🏽❤️‍🩹💥🧨

[@f0t0b0y]

This is so cool! Funny thing, I learned how to surf in Dubai back in 2012. Everyone that I’m still in contact with his absolutely stoked that this place exist. I can’t wait to visit my friends and join them in the pool. 🙌🏼🤘🏼

[@DylanGravesYT]

Wow no way, epic ! I spoken to a few people from the area that are pumped ! How could u not be I guess lol 😂

[@popeyepanther4519]

This was so exiting to watch. Amazing video. Thank you.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Glad u enjoyed thanks for tuning in 🍻

[@ambientexpanse]

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!!! Mira Dylan, cual es el titulo de la canción que empieza a 5:10 en el video? It's fire!

[@jody4856]

SICK wave would love to surf it

[@RealJesseONFIRE]

Sick video

[@Antjan46]

What’s the entry fee to surf there?

[@ELIANSRU]

About 100k for the day split between 15 to 20 people.

[@louiskuamoo]

Looks bigger than the ranch? How fast is the foil moving? If Dylan had his own boards, he would have surfed to the extreme! Not knowing a board is hard! Kudos guys! Aloha

[@DylanGravesYT]

Was bigger than the surf ranch. Longer too, not that they really needed to lengthen it 🥵haha Thanks dude yeah it’s already a lot of pressure being there on opening day (and wasn’t a guarantee that i was gonna surf 🥶) ended up being allowed to surf 2 full waves, and 2 half waves. Definitely just wanted to make each one count ! On slaters boards was 🤯 would love to go back and have a crack on more waves own boards 💯

[@deanjericevic8912]

Technology in action & wow could you get a better wave form for surfing? Impressive, Kelly!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Indeed!

[@stereothrilla8374]

That board locker though! Super UAE! Saw about everything but a gold plated surfboard with a Bitcoin QR code on it!😂😂😂

[@DylanGravesYT]

Worth the trip for the board lockers alone ! 🤣😂 wave 💯 insane too obvi

[@estascosasraras]

I remember hearing lots of critic about the surf ranch in California because the amount of water used to keep the pool working, specially located in the middle of farm land, in a state that has longer and longer drought years, built far from water sources. I don't know where this new wave pool is located in relation to water (I looked at google maps and it seems not to far from water), and how they have addressed the environmental impact of the facilities regarding water, renewable energy, and the environment. I do think it would be cool to be able to learn to surf in a pool since it's a more controlled environment, but just because it can be build does not mean it should be built. Hopefully kids and individual with low income have the chance to have access to such facilities and the employees building the facility and the ones running it they all receive living wages. Thank you for your posts they are cool and inspiring.

[@gus931]

You must be fun at parties....

[@rolandhicks1874]

Bl@h blah blah. It takes over 872 gallons of water to produce a gallon of wine…. Millions of gallons to support golfing. You can’t shut the world down now. You have to wait until more people are perishing.

[@DylanGravesYT]

I’ve always thought wave pools could double as water back up facilities in extreme draughts, that’s what I’d be thinking about if I was an engineer making these things.

[@olivierb9716]

@@gus931 sure, be responsible is not a option for you

[@estascosasraras]

Than you kindly for your response, I think its super cool you can work "living your dream" cheers to that. Yeah, if the water has no weird chemicals to keep it "clean" I guess it could work as a backup water source, It must be a huge challenge to avoid the loss by evaporation.@@DylanGravesYT

[@DanielRodriguez-ps9fq]

Dylan i play power ball so that if I hit it I could build one of these Kelly waves close to the Ruins on the way to Wildos one can dream,,,, but u my friend u live the dream!!! Thanks again for a killer video... tu amigo el cartero.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Jajajaj yeah Dani 💯 bro I would do the same !!! Jajaja espero que todo esta bien bro! Vengo con la familia a PR en enero, espero que podemos jangear y coger pa’l de olas yewwww

[@maxamillion6958]

So Abu Dhabi gets a Kelly wave, but we get shafted here in Florida on our wave pool right after they broke ground.? WTF man :(

[@Mr.Smith-qz6vx]

I used to like Kelly very much, but and then he build a surfing pool only for the rich. Luck he forgot where he came from. But I still love you ❤ not as much as before

[@romainpons8728]

so sad isn't it ?

[@bojangles5232]

?

[@ryancole-kneeland7191]

Money rules the world...sad but true, get over it and enjoy what is left of this world.

[@globemusicgroup]

Broo what you talking about that waves looks siiiick! I prefer the natural indo wave pools but still would like to hit that wave pool once 🏄🏼‍♂️

[@TBLiov]

You are the sad one for feeling that sour while seeing other people building and achieving the impossible.

[@reza_dc2]

yeah man , so sad to get barreled for five minutes straight.

[@getl0st]

When are they going to make the Double Overhead Version????

[@arvdosal]

I'm still shaking from the nerves !!! I love your style. By the way, that wave under the sun, and the water colour is a dream come true.

[@DylanGravesYT]

💯 wasn’t sure I’d get any more waves! Wanted to make em count

[@pg5420]

I recommend marijuana cigarettes for those nerves of yours bro

[@graemecorder4237]

I’m a 65 year old mid length riding surfer from NZ, the comps at the surf ranch never looked that exciting on teevee but OMG that looked so much fun, just unbelievable, kudos to KS, what an achievement.

[@williamhanley7031]

Original is longer ?

[@Thurston.Howell.the.3rd]

Money talks. Make Surfing Counter Culture Again *sigh*

[@DylanGravesYT]

Im down on that, but I think things like this only create more space in the surf universe on either side of the culture

[@doublestrokeroll]

yawn.... just elitist snobbery bullshit.

[@markvalentine7264]

@@DylanGravesYT how about womans rights, hopfully steph made it out safe

[@richardelliott8352]

@@DylanGravesYT insensitive people will never be granted friendship by the ocean. so mechanical waves might be best for such folks. like baby steps are needed before one can walk.

[@kashfiqbal]

@@markvalentine7264Speaking of womens rights, funny how how every so often I'll hear about "locals" roughing up out of town female surfers, and then the surf community celebrating it as "keeping the kooks out"

[@blaiseeltine9516]

biggest man made wave, ever..perfection. who needs trestles or the bu?

[@gillesthedenat845]

Surfer, grand défenseur de la nature.... et des pétrodollars. Cherchez l'erreur.

[@KipDynamite29]

Sérieux, c'est un défenseur de la nature ce mec? Il est tellement décevant

[@Tinez87]

What's the backing track? I like it a lot 👌

[@DylanGravesYT]

I make most of the songs for my videos… going to upload to Spotify :)

[@fernandomaron87]

Soulless surfing

[@aliensarereal7832]

Whatever fool.

[@joserdiazalmodovar1898]

Que claje e Curete Dylan Sickkkk ¡ Kudos

[@rvmcwhorter]

Wow !! Absolutely the raddest random thing ever . I’m randomly in Abu Dabai and thought I’d try to text Kelly Slater again . Bingo !! On Kelly’s board even !! Gets to surf the pool on the first day !! WHAT ?? Dude you are legend .

[@DylanGravesYT]

Hahaha thank u! My feelings exactly!!! Still trippin out that this happened !!!

[@gordonquigg9389]

Is the bottom topography changeable? I like the potential in lemure better, because of the variety in the bottom topography, the variety of the wave, and the potential for a wider variety of maneuvers that are possible for each individual surfer, this leading to a wider array of surfing performances possible and a more exciting show. So far this Abu Dhabi wave seems more like it's forcing everyone to be a one trick pony.

[@intergalactic_Planetary]

That's awesome!

[@SoccerUSA1]

Booking my trip now! see you there!

[@TigerTravel1]

I am wondering if I can use my Arrow on this tiny wave in UAE. The flight to Tahiti or Australia is probably less than using this facility LOL, or how about a month in Hawaii

[@123456snowey]

In the end could be a bit boring. Like riding a tame docile pony rather than a wild free Stallion

[@DylanGravesYT]

Don’t knock till u try is all I can say, these guys make it look easy … it’s not

[@vinsmfk]

@@DylanGravesYT fun for rich people...🤑🤑🤑

[@doublestrokeroll]

Doubt it. Watch Noel Salas struggle at Surf Ranch and you'll realize pretty quick it's a difficult wave to surf. I suspect you're just one of those types though. You probably comment like this about everything you watch on youtube. Thinking you're clever being a contrarian.

[@123456snowey]

I think I have hit a raw nerve. Maybe I just believe in the adventure, freedom and unpredictability of paddling out in a real surf break . But every one to their own, and it was just my personal opinion not meant to upset the vested interests of modern day commercialism. @@doublestrokeroll

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@123456snowey naaa...you're just a boring cliche. Just trying to make yourself feel superior. Your argument is a dumb as someone saying using a nail gun is boring compared to a hammer. Nobody is making you do it so what's the point of even saying this? Exactly. There is NO point to statements like yours. They're meaningless. If anything hits a nerve, it's the inability of people like you to logically reason this out before making stupid posts. Plus I bet you've never even tried it have you? It's always you people who've never been to one who think this way. I've never seen a single post from someone who's tried a wave pool, and didn't have fun.

[@RayRayOkayyy]

DOOD THATS THE COOLEST THING IVER EVER SEEN WELL DONE BRUH

[@ray-o1659]

Just what the surfing community needed. Suadis getting into surfing.

[@DylanGravesYT]

If everybody had an ocean …

[@hoopgal3216]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Thanks GOAT. 👎

[@sotbinki9433]

Morron, check your geography Abu Dhabi is in the UAE, not Kingdom of Saudi!!

[@hoopgal3216]

@@sotbinki9433 *moron* with one R. The point OP was likely making was that the surfing community doesn’t need Middle East royal families in the lineup. Your average Emirate or Saudi would be just like us & cool. But that’s not who will be using that park.

[@richardelliott8352]

@@sotbinki9433 you might choose to think a bit deeper before calling names. Abu Dhabi functions as a buffer to isolate the kingdom of Saud from "western infidels" . the two locations are very linked , in ways not shown on the map. when I was there, women dressed covered from head to toe, with a more transparent cloth rectangle over the eyes so they could see out. when I went out walking, a flock of women from a compound giggled and hid behind bushes to shadow me as I walked, they were so curious about the outside world. In arabia, I couldn't leave my fenced in area to even go walking.

[@dsetto]

Yeah Dylan !! Stoked for ya' !!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻

[@LekkerDops]

This is wrong, I agree with other comments that the UAE totally sucks and goes against everything surfing stands for Surprised Kelly put his name to it. and i see Steph Gilmore, as am Australian, lost respect. Sometimes you have to put your integrity before dirty Arab money.

[@doublestrokeroll]

I'll reserve final judgement until I see some evidence that workers were exploited building this thing. I would hope the WSL (cause they own it now) insisted on fair treatment. At this point though, given the UAE's track record, I have to remain skeptical and l am disappointed as a Slater fan, that he would lend his name to it, at least at first glance.

[@LekkerDops]

@@doublestrokeroll Thank you for the reply, I never said anything regarding this particular build. The UAE in general isn't reflective of surf culture and what we as surfers are, but I can't speak for all surfers. I've been to the UAE, I live in a surf town in Australia where Ripcurl and Quicksilver were born. I'm just saying, the UAE isn't reflect of this respectful nature for the oceans, and the culture we have. How they built it, and who they screwed to do it, is for someone else to investigate. kelly and steph honestly, being the goats of the sport shouldn't be backing this with their names. I wish you the best, 😊

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@LekkerDops Torquay? Beautiful country down there. I've spent a bit of time along that coast. Stayed in Ocean Grove. I think that image of surfers is long dead. Judging by youtube comments most surfers now are a bunch of alt right anti pc backlash sexist racist homophobic morons. This generation gave up the "one with nature" thing a long time ago, unfortunately. I know, the surfing community is made up of more than white guys aged 10 to 35, but unfortunately that's still the sweet spot for the industry and the one all the marketing is directed at. They are still the main demographic. You could look at it another way. Hopefully surfing will cause many people there to discover the culture and dig in a bit. Maybe it will help open a few eyes to some of the damage being caused. It's not like this place isn't going to open so at this point might as well hope for the best.

[@ablamill8357]

Probably this wave was built by slave labour also - UAE style

[@astralpx]

Maybe one bump or two near plow to give wave a little more variance?

[@DylanGravesYT]

Not a bad idea

[@JohnCocozza]

Congrats on the score Dylan. How does it feel to be a part of surfing history? Epic barrels in the Arabian desert..

[@tyson9419]

Surfing history!? You’re joking right?

[@1975tbm]

As a kid growing up the thought of something like this would have blown my mind !!! Now in my 40's and it's reality....it does absolutely nothing for me and simply misses all the main aspects of what surfing is

[@SuperBingo96]

I think most people agree with you. It's one day cricket compared to Test cricket. But if you can't make it - fake it. If the technology is there why not use it? It's indulgent, but compared to the resource waste of military-industrial complex, it's harmless. Wow, getting barrels in Abu Dhabi is innovative - taking things to the next level. Kelly is the GOAT.

[@1975tbm]

@@SuperBingo96 pretty good post mate. Can't really argue with that !!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Well put

[@jonathanponsford]

Obviously no human cares about the atrocity only about money I can’t imagine Kelly doing this but money is a very powerful tool

[@MARZOSIRUS]

In this case I think Kelly wants to share the joy of surfing with the Arabs. They can easily afford it so why not?

[@jgp1294]

@@MARZOSIRUShahaha yeah right 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gadgetmaster1122]

Cool ...needs an attfical reef hidding the machine.....rocks and waterfalls

[@JIMJAMSC]

Even by their standards the cost per session/wave is breathtaking.

[@doublestrokeroll]

Sure, but obviously it's working. Supposedly the wait list at Surf Ranch is so long that's the reason when you go to their website you can't even schedule a booking. At least the last time I checked. It's booked up years in advanced. So people are paying that consistently. Remains to be seen if this one will be the same.

[@waikikiwilly13]

@@doublestrokeroll tech people and industry boot lickers. I’m glad this exists, why fight it, however, to say “it’s working” really, is it? Do better.

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@waikikiwilly13 Well it's working for those people, right? You're acting like you should be entitled to go there. Why? I can't afford it. Tough shit for me right? I don't whine about it. If they want to cater to an "exclusive" crowd and they can make that a success for themselves then more power to them. Complaining about it is just sour grapes. There are cheaper technologies that are starting to open in many places, so it's trickling down.

[@doublestrokeroll]

@@hoppingrabbit9849 That has nothing to do with anything I said. If you'd like to talk about wave pools and wasting water we can but your response to my comment is not logical. I never said anything about water waste or farming.

[@MiC-T]

I wanna see Hector and Burger on these waves! And of course your Keg Brother Brain Tooth!

[@jasonclark.4604]

What a score man!! 🙌

[@DylanGravesYT]

Trippin !

[@stewartmolina5894]

Never fails to impress that's for sure that wave 🌊 is Stu able

[@davidhester8597]

I quess millionaires will love this wave.

[@davidrichards8971]

Kelly needs needs to make a slab wave pool like Tahiti

[@DylanGravesYT]

I’m feelin that