Went to the WSL Finals and the energy was unreal, then connected with the Goat himself Kelly Slater to get his insight. This podcast made possible by @ANewEarthProject
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.
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
The final 5 is about ratings. But the format is socialism for surfing, Riss’ season was earned then redistributed. It’s total bullshit! It’s either about the world tour and a season or it’s about Lowers and the best dog of the day; it can’t be both and fair. Imagine if Kelly only had to get into the top 5 every year and then was given a chance on one day to take a title?! He’d have 20 titles!
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.
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.
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
great interview guys. kelly is just a machine.... so accurate analitically... great knowledge of surf history... however.... i just can not understand kelly defending the WSL finals... kais onto it-sort of........ finals in big waves... waves of consequence that would suit john jonn, jack robbo, gabs, etc. trestles every year, advantage felipe and griffen, its their home break and suits airs.... the WSL did say the finals venue would change regularly..... was steph gilmore not embarrassed to win the 2022 title? have you guys listened to her post final interview??? carissa was clearly the best surfer over the whole year.... isnt that what any world championship title is.... judged over the full year...? what would have happened if felipe toledo was injued for the mens finals series, how embarrassing for the WSL..... it seems to me the WSL is interested in money making.... not finding a fair world champion. ps. im not a WSL hater, just xalling it how it is...! QUESTION: kelly is a shareholder in the WSL..?
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 ❤🎉🦿🦾👏
You can tell KS is doing the fasting thing near perfect. NOW KS take it to a new level throw in some hyper-oxygen therapy to help with the body/surgery recovery and brain function. AND let some of us peasants get a chance to surf the Ranch, C`mon paisano. DO not align with the new elites.
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.
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.
World champ as a wild card in the Eddie? Toledo would get crushed! Don’t get me wrong, he is an amazing surfer but when it comes to waves of consequence……….not impressed.
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.
Do they talk about how crap the waves were for the final?? I remember back when Kelly held sway over whether the contest should be run on a given day...good times
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.
Wow, you guys were great for breakfast this morning. Hey Kelly, speedy recovery. Btw, 68 year old surfer from Santa Cruz here now living near Mt. Hood. Could I please get a mini grant for a sesh at the ranch? Hey Kai, nice snowboarding with Travis Rice. Boarding is the bomb😎
the thing is...some format that allows surfers to compete is natural and expected... but does it have to be owned and run by greedy corporate kooks that don’t give two shits about surfing or surfers except as meal tickets? the whole ‘show’ is INSULTING...the sport is a money grubbing circus, and the surfers are their dancing monkeys who will do anything and act any way for the money! the once soulful surf industry is nothing more than SURFMART today!
Kelly doesn't know anything about surf / 31:09 and in this comment he doesn't understand that EE takes more risks in maneuvers than FT / style and attitude is the meaning of surf / for me and for mother nature EE won the event
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
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!
Kelly,, Kai doesn't know the 80s😳he was born in the 90s maybe '93. That Kelly getting old sucks. Good thing he didn't spend his life landing monster airs from windsurfing and kiting.
@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.
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).
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.
"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.
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.
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 🤞
Such a great, natural and low key interview. Really felt like we were all sitting on the couch with you both. Thank you.
Gay
@@andrewb5412 Knob!!!!
Agreed @mmccabe88 \
nn// @andrewb5412 it's better to be deep than shallow.
i would legit pay a weekly fee for a kelly podcast. the goat is a born communicator
I second that!
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.
Caroline won the day, Carissa won the season. Carissa 7x champ, don't @ me
I would disagree, pipeline was the ultimate spot for the final.
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
The final 5 is about ratings. But the format is socialism for surfing, Riss’ season was earned then redistributed. It’s total bullshit! It’s either about the world tour and a season or it’s about Lowers and the best dog of the day; it can’t be both and fair. Imagine if Kelly only had to get into the top 5 every year and then was given a chance on one day to take a title?! He’d have 20 titles!
If they dropped 2 events I read that Carissa was actually in 2nd to Tyler and basically tied with Caroline. Last year different story to this year.
I could listen to Kelly talk about surfing forever
Thank you Kai and thank you Kelly for such a cool natural clip 11/10.
Great commentary on Chopes and the Olympics
And the new world champ will be nowhere 🤣 23:42
What a chat 🙏🏽
I wish this would happen more often, no sponser commitments. Just two giys talking.
Red Bull !
It's always so nice to get Kelly's perspective. Love that he's talking to the camera more these days.
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.
I literally live in SE Michigan and never surfed in my life but here I am listening to two dudes talk about surfing.
Marks is a one move wonder, Carissa still had more points at the end of the year she is the world champ. WSL sucks the format is terrible.
What freaking awesome conversation.. two legends.. thanks for sharing this, enjoyed every moment.
Why aren’t these guys in charge of surfing? WSL hire them now.
Slater is really intense. Kai is just Kai=the best. Nice conversation to watch and listen to
Nice work PK , get better Kelly, Kai we may need you to be HI governor some day.
woah woah who tf are you to turn of the podcast of the GOAT and the OG Waterman
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.
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
Did kai just wake up, or did he just burn a fatty?
great interview guys.
kelly is just a machine.... so accurate analitically... great knowledge of surf history...
however.... i just can not understand kelly defending the WSL finals...
kais onto it-sort of........ finals in big waves... waves of consequence that would suit john jonn, jack robbo, gabs, etc. trestles every year, advantage felipe and griffen, its their home break and suits airs....
the WSL did say the finals venue would change regularly.....
was steph gilmore not embarrassed to win the 2022 title? have you guys listened to her post final interview???
carissa was clearly the best surfer over the whole year.... isnt that what any world championship title is.... judged over the full year...?
what would have happened if felipe toledo was injued for the mens finals series, how embarrassing for the WSL.....
it seems to me the WSL is interested in money making.... not finding a fair world champion.
ps. im not a WSL hater, just xalling it how it is...!
QUESTION:
kelly is a shareholder in the WSL..?
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 ❤🎉🦿🦾👏
You can tell KS is doing the fasting thing near perfect. NOW KS take it to a new level throw in some hyper-oxygen therapy to help with the body/surgery recovery and brain function. AND let some of us peasants get a chance to surf the Ranch, C`mon paisano. DO not align with the new elites.
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.
I enjoyed this segment much more than I did finals day at the world's "mediocre surf championships"...
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.
World champ as a wild card in the Eddie? Toledo would get crushed! Don’t get me wrong, he is an amazing surfer but when it comes to waves of consequence……….not impressed.
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.
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.
Do they talk about how crap the waves were for the final?? I remember back when Kelly held sway over whether the contest should be run on a given day...good times
Kelly that’s a shagging injury from exotic positions similar to John johns knees from reverse cowgirl
Kai is at risk of going down the same path
Get well soon Kelly.
Thanks for your insight.
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…
Audio is pretty busted. Mono on each channel doesn't really work
Hey Kelly, I can help you with your back. I’ve fixed people all over the world.
I attributed my labrum surgery need from 40 plus years of straddling a surfboard waiting for sets.
**** M A U I ****
I would pay to see Felipe at maxing chopes
I hope you guys are good friends......i really do.
Such a good conversation, why doesnt6 the wsl get these guys to commentate?
why isn’t Laird there too talking with him and Kelly’s son
Kelly name dropping Dave Kalama - another waterman.
Love the video, but audio for Slate dog sucks.
We need a new (or remaster of) Kelly Slater’s Pro Surfer
New would be epic with campaign and storyline
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.
Great pod cast from two of the most gifted athletes on the planet
That said I think Kai likes the word like a lot
Gotta mix this in stereo, Kelly is left ear only and Kai right ear only
kelly started to look like tom curren, great surfers!!
Wow, you guys were great for breakfast this morning. Hey Kelly, speedy recovery. Btw, 68 year old surfer from Santa Cruz here now living near Mt. Hood. Could I please get a mini grant for a sesh at the ranch? Hey Kai, nice snowboarding with Travis Rice. Boarding is the bomb😎
the thing is...some format that allows surfers to compete is natural and expected...
but does it have to be owned and run by greedy corporate kooks that don’t give two shits about surfing or surfers except as meal tickets?
the whole ‘show’ is INSULTING...the sport is a money grubbing circus, and the surfers are their dancing monkeys who will do anything and act any way for the money!
the once soulful surf industry is nothing more than SURFMART today!
🙉
Slater, Chopes, OLYMPICS...that would be so great! thanks for sharing this.
People doing Kelly's 540s is where it could go next.
Wonder what Kai say's about the fires
loved the video! Mad respect and love from Florida :)
Kelly doesn't know anything about surf / 31:09 and in this comment he doesn't understand that EE takes more risks in maneuvers than FT / style and attitude is the meaning of surf / for me and for mother nature EE won the event
blablabla wsl employees
Kelly is right about Florida pumping, outside reefs peeling like Hawaii. Jellyfish are keeping some from playing
And sharks biting at monster hole
does kay have sunscreen on for the video?
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
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.
Kelly putting out some serious Garret McNamara vibes 👀
felipe se caga pra onda grande..
Thank you so much this is like heroin
hey Kelly chase the dream not the green
Kelly: "every world champion should get a wildcard to Eddie's" - Filipe Toledo: "Thanks for chatting! Goodbye now, I have to go"
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!
Kelly,, Kai doesn't know the 80s😳he was born in the 90s maybe '93. That Kelly getting old sucks. Good thing he didn't spend his life landing monster airs from windsurfing and kiting.
@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.
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.
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).
You won’t tow in a foil board. #wont
It’s called FAI, femoral acetabular impingement.
Would have love to hear them keep talking about Molokai foiling race
Great conversation thanks for sharing! Wishing you a speedy recovery Kelly!!
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.
Two of the nicest blokes to ever do it! 🤙
grande Kelly no pump ...
"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.
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.
I can’t see why Kelly needs those crutches… hahahah
Ok Floridians…we need to show up the next time Kelly competes in a WSL event!
Don't forget Damian hardman Aloe Up cup over Tom Carol nsb inlet..yeeeah
It’s all about flow,everything 💖🦦🎏☯️
Wow, I thought it was all boredom till the end when they started talking about SUP and Foiling.
First comment in honor of those who are surfing in Valhalla Today. NSBR 4 L ❤️🤙🏼😊
I heard that the crew only dinks 2% milk… I don’t even know if that exists. But felt right. Hahahaha
Kelly would make an amazing coach!!
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.
That was worth the time. 👍
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 🤞
Kelly will be playing a lot of guitar for a few months and is probably looking forward to it.
KELLY ! Launch Your Own Pod Cast ! Your Speak Is Great ! You Could Talk About Anything ! GO !
Vida longa para o Kelly e que a sua recuperaçao seja ótima e breve!
What unbelievable experience, knowledge, passion, insight. Next level, thank you 🙏
NGOAT & OGOAT
Kelly Slater the king of talking nonsense! he is silently a poet!
Gabe would charge big waves for sure. He has come back mellow AF and seems content at the moment.
Impressed by Kelly's Ortho Physio mastermind