Kelly Slater’s wave garden got the seal of approval from World Surf League commissioner Kieren Perrow after he got to ride a few barrels himself. He and a few WSL competitors agree the technology has the potential to change the face of competitive surfing, bringing it to venues that aren’t even near an ocean.

 

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