11 time world champion Kelly Slater is by far one of the most gifted surf athletes of all time. It is no wonder that after years of surfing the contest circuit he build his own wave pool with perfect waves. That's a spot that I'd love to test drive!
Let's check out a few key videos about Kelly... Let's get to it:
Kelly Slater on the wipeout that nearly killed him
Kelly Slater shares life-threatening surfing experiences, including two-wave hold-down and getting knocked out in France. Slater calls the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii and Mavericks at Half Moon Bay in Northern California two of the most dangerous surf spots.
The next Championship Tour event is in the Lemoore, California at the Surf Ranch, a man-made wave Kelly designed. Competing at his own creation forces him to play host while also chasing a much-needed good result.
Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes gives fans the rare opportunity to witness never-before-seen footage of the best surfer on the planet. From free surfs to travel to adventures around the world, these are uncut and unfiltered moments from before, after, and outside competition. Follow 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater as he navigates another transformative season of his legendary career.
of a local surf champ By Jerry Hume, Brevard County Reporter (Via baynews9)
COCOA BEACH --
If a world famous surfer's vision catches on, you may soon be able to hang ten just about anywhere.
Kelly Slater, well known in Brevard County and around the world, wants to build an "endless wave pool" for surfing.
The Cocoa Beach native and 11-time surfing world champion's company, the Kelly Slater Wave Co., recently unveiled a new website, including renderings of what the doughnut-shaped wave pool would look like.
According to the website, the pool would produce guaranteed surfable waves, and would be the
center of a resort-type experience.
"Centered around an island created just for you is a place of leisure and escape to reconnect
with family, friends and yourself," the website teases. "This one-of-a-kind destination celebrates
the best of beach culture and the surf lifestyle and delivers an unparalleled wave riding experience
tailored to each guest. As surfer, spectator or beachgoer, you choose your experience."
If it sounds like the kind of attraction you'd love to see in Central Florida, you might have to wait
a little longer. It looks like Australia will be the first location to partner with Slater in this new
surfing experience.
