WSL 2023 Finals Day Recap with Kelly Slater

[@lois23]

i would legit pay a weekly fee for a kelly podcast. the goat is a born communicator

[@kaitjackson2288]

I second that!

[@JK.Palomba]

I literally live in SE Michigan and never surfed in my life but here I am listening to two dudes talk about surfing.

[@mmccabe88]

Such a great, natural and low key interview. Really felt like we were all sitting on the couch with you both. Thank you.

[@andrewb5412]

Gay

[@Ollwood]

@@andrewb5412 Knob!!!!

[@andreasbartowski8096]

Agreed @mmccabe88 \ nn// @andrewb5412 it's better to be deep than shallow.

[@dennistait-jamieson1702]

Thank you Kai and thank you Kelly for such a cool natural clip 11/10.

[@jansmith3158]

Great conversation. Nice Kai that you went to see Kelly during his rocovery process I bet he appreciate you stopping by to talk surfing. The reason why I think people dont like this new world title format is the simple fact that the Van's Triple Crown was PERFECTION. It was something I looked forward to literally all year long. Nothing captures the energy & excitement as the Triple Crown on tour. Yes, Tahiti, Fiji, J-bay are great but, nothing like the Triple Crown. I hope they bring back the Triple Crown. And, still hope that Van's will sponsor it. They did a fantastic job for so many years. I feel like Griff did not surf how he usually surfed with fast long line carves. I feel like maybe the pressure or nerves got to him. There was a vid that dropped just days prior to the final with raw waves from Toledo, Ethan & Griffin. And, Filipe was the winner. He was top form & was like Kelly state fast & very technical with every turn & aries he did. Kelly, Eat the carnivore diet to heal your body up faster (seriously look into this see yt Shawn Baker Md Podcast, Dr Ken Berry, Dr Mindy Pelz) and eat raw sauerkraut after surgery to rebuild your good gut bacteria flora (aka your immune system). You can buy RAW sauerkraut at health food store/joe traders/big box store in the frig section near yogurt/cheese). Must be RAW not pasterized aka cooked. Ps Peter king Molokai channel crossing is NOT boring. Keep talking Kai.

[@danhitman2684]

He's been trying to help us with that shoulder thing since the 90s. It totally works and anyone can transform their cutbacks. Thanks again Kelly. Please write that book you've been promising

[@henri1298]

It's always so nice to get Kelly's perspective. Love that he's talking to the camera more these days.

[@Nobodylistenstoturtle-]

Get well soon Kelly. Thanks for your insight.

[@Yanivkahana]

What freaking awesome conversation.. two legends.. thanks for sharing this, enjoyed every moment.

[@dukehen78]

Slater, Chopes, OLYMPICS...that would be so great! thanks for sharing this.

[@markwatts6072]

Great conversation thanks for sharing! Wishing you a speedy recovery Kelly!!

[@RamFly1A1]

Titans on the Olympus, North Sentinel Board Riders salutes you legends , thank you both for all the support to Maui, 🤙🏼 , surfing is one big family, much love and respect 🇨🇷🤙🏼 from Florida.

[@markmanriquez3208]

Sick . Stoked to get to view this !!! I'm a Big kelly Fan as an 80s kid .. it's so inspiring to see Kelly still.out there slaying it and holding up against the young bucks.. #kellyshredforever

[@discgolfrocks]

Totally, this conversation is legendary. It'd be great if someone could write it in an article too, analyze it and post it on other websites.

[@babypapaya8229]

I could listen to Kelly talk about surfing forever

[@mbark2467]

What unbelievable experience, knowledge, passion, insight. Next level, thank you 🙏

[@skaskaska04]

loved the video! Mad respect and love from Florida :)

[@KalesBroccoli]

What a chat 🙏🏽

[@billjohnson7706]

The best surfer of all time surfing at chopes for the gold medal would be legendary. If there’s a way for him to get in that would be fantastic as a Slater fan. I love these guys perspective on surfing and breaking down the the dynamics of heat strategy and the technical aspects of the top surfers. Kai and Kelly should do these regularly if they don’t already.

[@bholden8625]

Ppl fly across the world to see kelly for sure.....cuz is loved an the east coast pulls for kelly in any endeavor.. I know I always pull for Slater!!!! Great interview Mr. Lenny!!!!

[@steverogers2658]

Great pod cast from two of the most gifted athletes on the planet That said I think Kai likes the word like a lot

[@y713606]

Wow, thank for making this great recap! All the best to all 😊🎉

[@robsties9239]

KELLY ! Launch Your Own Pod Cast ! Your Speak Is Great ! You Could Talk About Anything ! GO !

[@ohhreally92]

This was really great. Loved hearing all the analysis and technical aspects from what they seen from each surfer in the finals. Kai you are a great interviewer you should seriously considering doing this full time with a proper set up! Loved it mate.

[@gloriavillar3143]

Nice to hear about you Kelly! Thanks always Kai. Get well soon... ❤

[@discgolfrocks]

This could be the best podcast, two towering features in competition and big wave surfing providing their perspective and experiences

[@sMVshortMusicVideos]

Nice work PK , get better Kelly, Kai we may need you to be HI governor some day.

[@MindSurf248]

Fantastic conversation, 2 utter legends

[@hughlawson5399]

I like this technical breakdown nerdery from two of the best. so much experience talking.

[@rfmarler]

Two of the nicest blokes to ever do it! 🤙

[@robsties9239]

Really Liking This One ! Thanks Kai and Kelly !!

[@diabolical1976]

I enjoyed this segment much more than I did finals day at the world's "mediocre surf championships"...

[@johnarmstrong4053]

Correct, I watched it closely. The committee stated "no restarts" on the final heat for EE and FM. Thanks for sharing this Recap great commentary/insight.

[@eduheloucomposer]

Very good!! 2 icons in a great chat! Thank you, obrigado. Aloha always🏄🏽💙🎹🎵

[@Phuskooz]

We need a new (or remaster of) Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer

[@surfboarding5058]

New would be epic with campaign and storyline

[@lawrencetravisHI]

That's gnarley, I broke my hip joint off the femur on a skate longboard, concrete street ouch, it cracked off where the femur meets the hip joint. Doc Locked it back together with 5 screws and a titanium plate. Always working on rehabbing it but after 16 yrs , im 53 now, I think my legs just overall weaker and a bit uncoordinated. I hear it's very painful when the hip joint rubs bone to bone with deterioration of labrum. Good luck and God Bless , You are the Surf Goat!

[@andrewodonnell5058]

Fantastic stuff .so enjoyable to watch .thank you👏👏👏👏👏🔥

[@antoinejamme1767]

Grew up in Tahiti, pretty confident they'll have decent size waves in July. Kelly said it's just the start of the hurricane season but we had codes red in May in the past. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

Two legends...

[@bjornculjak4591]

Great video! Slater needs to watch Ethan turns again. His drive out of turns was incredible.

[@JoaoPaulo-mn3kc]

Vida longa para o Kelly e que a sua recuperaçao seja ótima e breve!

[@rachelhexterfried3909]

Slater is really intense. Kai is just Kai=the best. Nice conversation to watch and listen to

[@KaiKaiBrown.]

woah woah who tf are you to turn of the podcast of the GOAT and the OG Waterman

[@coldseamonster]

Greatness. Thanks for this.

[@aaronmcilwee9763]

This was epic thanks so much

[@luizarruda2873]

So great. Thanks for that ❤

[@Steve-hs5le]

Great conversation with two of Surfings biggest Legends. Get well Kelly,Surfing needs the Goat back in the lineup. I like how both of you want Chopes to be going off for the Olympics. It would be Classic.

[@dannylujan3619]

Awesome lounge room talk with the Two surfing 🌊 legends.

[@ericjorgensen8028]

That was worth the time. 👍

[@jmm3688]

Kelly would make an amazing coach!!

[@ProdigyHighlights]

No lie about the best FL hurricane season ever. Even Cocoa/Satellite Beach areas are calling for 10-15ft in a few spots this week and we're not even into Fall yet.

[@beachtrash1852]

What a great conversation! It's too bad no one checked Kellys mic before they started!

[@scottycartercom]

The ending is possibly the greatest podcast moment in surfing history for its brutal honesty! We are done here boys! Cut!

[@hepcat5199]

Wishing you all the best Mr Slater.

[@FrozenSurf]

Well we NEED more of this!

[@jcvaks6649]

Two ocean Titans chatting it up. Love it!!!

[@jsimo1431]

i'm the same age as kelly and this is common at our age to talk about how ravaged your body is. i ski raced most of my life and spent years ski bumming jumping off stupidly big drops. my knees are fkd. my back is so-so. have foot issues. sucks getting old. i feel for kelly. always liked him. miss watching him compete against andy irons. those were the days.

[@justinbandy1261]

Kelly next common tater...refreshing to here these two...ki would take alot from that...they forgot eathan had a broken back so bit pissed ....but good to see chill in this world

[@archysurfclip]

@kailenny maybe felipe has his arm high at start of carve because it helps him ingage the part of his rail he wants to. 1st part of the carve/wrap is interesting. Mick's head leans ear to shoulder and helps him start the roll on rail for example.. what kelly said is on point (of course), so good to hear him brake down technique/ this is what a real coach should do.

[@datapusher-]

"its the format that allows us to do it professionally" - but the trade off is entertainment value to the spectators watching abroad. They are ultimately the reason this keeps going. You could go on all day about this debate with the current tour.

[@hamishtimmins]

I really like the 'Major' double point event idea. I think there should be an end of season ratings leader + some for of finals championship.

[@denaaustinmiller1331]

Filipe on Sub-Par waves and ripping so seriously amazing.

[@owbei]

Gabe would charge big waves for sure. He has come back mellow AF and seems content at the moment.

[@trippy123]

**** M A U I ****

[@frankmanresa1]

Game over! The only options Da matter! Good job PK !

[@AEVMU]

If Barron gets the wildcard, he should refuse it, and let Slater get in. Separately, I had nearly the same surgery with the same doc. Just want to note - all my pain "felt" like it was in the back, and strangely, also in the knee but with no radiation from the hip. It felt like a knee injury because the brain literally mixes up the nerve signal, which was hard to believe. Surgery, for me, helped for a few years but I ended up needing a hip resurfacing, which is vastly superior to a traditional hip replacement. I have zero restrictions and can surf like normal. Do not get a traditional hip replacement without first deeply researching *modern* hip resurfacing.

[@Justin-pr6go]

East coast hurricane season, Kelly will know what Iam talking about. I was in the watet when he paddled out at pump house.

[@rvrrb]

to surf sunset you never cut back, you fade and bottom turn. this is what the best surfer at sunset told me. his name is tiger espera.

[@goprograndpa]

Ok Floridians…we need to show up the next time Kelly competes in a WSL event!

[@julesbassuk]

Two of my favourite surefers together. Sweet. Nice conversation. HOpe Kelly's on the mend. A dodgy hip is awful as going through a similar thing.

[@jeffmays7192]

Pipe should be the final contest like it always has been. It’s the proving ground of surfing. Carissa and trestles is like oil and water, they don’t mix. She’s a traditional Hawaiian surfer. The fact is if pipe was the final decider, Toledo would still have no titles and Carissa would’ve added 2 more. With the new format, for Toledo, not having to clinch the title at pipe has been a God send.

[@Justin-pr6go]

I wish this would happen more often, no sponser commitments. Just two giys talking.

[@latentsea]

Red Bull !

[@martinmartin8871]

I attributed my labrum surgery need from 40 plus years of straddling a surfboard waiting for sets.

[@discgolfrocks]

History being made right here

[@derekjohnlamoya2037]

I would disagree, pipeline was the ultimate spot for the final.

[@garypalmer5441]

That was cool to watch good job

[@smacker360]

Kelly will be playing a lot of guitar for a few months and is probably looking forward to it.

[@boxghostly2235]

Absolutely love this content. Start a podcast Kai

[@CAB1701]

Gotta love the hand movements of surfers describing waves

[@caiohusadel]

this was awesome!!!!!!!

[@malakaipoppyadventures4579]

Awesome 😎 felt like I was chilling in the lounge room with you two legends 💯🤙🏻👊🏻✊🏻💪🏻 did not know Kai that your middle name is waterman how appropriate 😎🤙🏻💯

[@isaac-Stant-33]

Such a great conversation Braddah 🔥🤙🏽

[@Mario-888]

No words Man !!!

[@samiras6396]

Impressed by Kelly's Ortho Physio mastermind

[@pnwpovsurfer_]

Great podcast

[@Hoolakohaole]

Would have love to hear them keep talking about Molokai foiling race

[@rvrrb]

I hope you guys are good friends......i really do.

[@EllEss331]

What a treat! Thanks everyone!

[@KristoferCarrison]

Amazing discussion.

[@philip-field]

For the WSL world champion discussion, I’ve always thought they should do something like the tennis scene does. Have the world #1 crowned each season end based on points, and then have the world tour finals event held where the top 5 go into a shootout like the WSL does now. That event could have big prize money and gives spectators the stage to get together and watch, but doesn’t take away the efforts of the world #1 over the year. Seems like a good balance and both the finals and #1 spots offer up big career highlights for the athletes.

[@aaronjosephs6233]

Tennis has majors which are considered more valuable than the ATP finals event, in fact most casual tennis fans probably don't even know about the ATP finals but they definitely know about the majors (which was one of the ideas they suggested, to have standout events)

[@philip-field]

I agree that the majors are deemed more valuable than the ATP Finals, but that’s not necessarily the point I was making. Putting a aside the majors, a tennis player could technically end up World #1 at the end of the year without winning a single major. Granted, it would be quite unlikely but they could certainly be the most consistent and best performing player over a range of surfaces (I.e. say getting to semi final or losing in all finals on clay, grass, hard court). However, the ranking points for their wins would still reward their all round performance, much like Carissa did this year and last in surfing, being noticeably better across all conditions. Having a separate finals day with a massive prize purse, a different cup (it could actually be the Duke) and still a shoot out style event would still pull big crowds, create a great season end finale and provide any top 5 surfer with the ability to stamp their mark - it would just though honour the most consistent surfer that year by not losing their #1 status. It’s just an idea. I love in surfing how we have stories like Kelly’s 11 world champion wins, JJF doubling up, Steph winning 8. I just wonder if they’d be asked to win all of those on one shoot out event rather than on year round performances if we’d have these awesome stories that live on in the history of surfing (though Steph winning her last on the shootout was all time!). It’s a tough one.

[@KathyOki-p7k]

Yes hes the man

[@StandUpMagazin]

Nice interview. Will embed in website.

[@esdubya]

Why aren’t these guys in charge of surfing? WSL hire them now.

[@joshmason6169]

Kelly should get Olympic wildcard, regardless of ISA😂! The world deserves to see him in pumping chopes. Could even come out as the oldest gold medalist of a truly physical sport (ie shooting sports excluded).

[@Lilmisshotrod1]

Shine On☝️😃

[@alijamshidi8410]

Such a good conversation, why doesnt6 the wsl get these guys to commentate?

[@LumiRapper]

People doing Kelly's 540s is where it could go next.

[@50yroldgrom]

Kelly is right about Florida pumping, outside reefs peeling like Hawaii. Jellyfish are keeping some from playing

[@50yroldgrom]

And sharks biting at monster hole

[@BladesofHoney.]

They should change up where they hold the finals every year, one year lowers, on year pipe one ,year chopes, one year cloudbreak etc switch it up imo…

[@koyotecow7102]

It's the SharpEye boards that make Felipe effortlessly fast. They are ridiculously fast boards especially coming out of turns. Solid boards from California .

[@smacker360]

The quad has a lot to do with the transition and not losing speed..

[@Giggle-ing]

@@smacker360 he was on a thruster this year they said.

[@smacker360]

@@Giggle-ing I wasn't sure, thanks for the info. I just ckd a slow motion air from the event and he was on a thruster. That being said, riding a quad for so long is probably the reason he can take the same feel/style to a thruster. I know doing a rebound/round house etc. on a quad is way different feel than a thruster as you carry a lot of speed through the maneuvers. I could definitely see how he could bring that back to the thruster just from muscle memory and make it somewhat work the same way. I've definitely been able to use what I feel on a quad and bring some of it over to a thruster.

[@smacker360]

@@latentseaQuads are definitely faster and carry more speed through turns, I've ridden both hundreds of times and this is what I experience. Everyone surfs different but most feedback I get is the same as I feel on a quad.

[@Giggle-ing]

@@latentsea quads are definitely faster speed overall as you have more base to push off of. More fins is also more drag but if engaging fins you are getting that much more reaction in lift.

[@simonbackwash]

Who else is feeling frustrated this interview/discussion/videopodcast didn't last 3 or 4 solid hours ?😅 By the way Kelly didn't mention feet, toes.... But damn his knees looks fucked up too😮 ! I think he does also have those weird bones growth or calcified tissue bumps on his elbows... His entering in the Matt Hofmann theritoty but looks like Kelly is doing one of those others many out of water healing rehab and mental preparation: But he is clearly not ready to retire completely, AND I LOVE IT ❤🎉🦿🦾👏