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Kelly Slater surfs and shares thoughts on the Helium Gamma and LFT Gamma by Slater Designs 

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The Gamma is the mind of an 11 time World Champion distilled into one shape, built in two different ways, each one brand new.
Surfboard reviews are great for grasping how a surfboard might feel under your feet based on how it feels to someone else when under their feet, but for the Gamma review, any feet wouldn't do, so we decided to put it under the best feet we could find - Kelly's.
The Helium Gamma is so light it shocks you and so responsive it talks to you. Its bendy and springy but ridged - firm enough for Kelly to load up full force for maximum drive and light enough to whip around with complete quickness.
The LFT Gamma is different. It has more weight to it. Its more reassuring under foot and works best in long and lined up walls, or when sizable surf requires some extra confidence. It's firm and forceful. Just like Kelly on a long line at Jeffreys Bay or Rincon.
The LFT Gamma is best at controlling the speed a powerful wave gives you, and the Helium Gamma is best at creating speed when a weak wave isn't helping.
Kelly loves both. So do we. And so will you.
The Gamma is built in both Helium and LFT at surf shops everywhere.

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@TheSurfRat
@TheSurfRat 6 лет назад
When the GOAT speaks, you listen, take notes, sell your car, then go buy the latest model and hope for the best.
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
Just don't expect to surf quite as well as him.
@khalilsb6934
@khalilsb6934 6 лет назад
ooh, that's rude
@jom0bx189
@jom0bx189 6 лет назад
khalil sb true tho
@beardedyaker9767
@beardedyaker9767 5 лет назад
@@firewiresurfboards Wasnt expecting that kind of reply Lol. I think its pretty obvious your average surfer will not be as great as our 11-time world champ but dam. I have been torn between 2 boards one is your "SciFi" hoping it will improve my surfing but I'm not sure I want to hear your advice back and crush my motivation! Positive response please. I am debating between the your "SciFi" or a CI "Weirdo Ripper". I am surfing Cocoa Beach waves if that info helps.
@foxgd88
@foxgd88 Год назад
@@beardedyaker9767 bro it’s a joke you can’t surf like one of the worlds pro and the board will make you better but not as good as him it’s extremely obvious
@a.lame.username.
@a.lame.username. 6 лет назад
Wow! That was cool...
@carnagedogg4294
@carnagedogg4294 5 лет назад
What a load of malarkey,get Kelly at NASA for the Mars voyage.
@TheSchmuel
@TheSchmuel 6 лет назад
The KING has spoken
@malaihiboi
@malaihiboi 6 лет назад
They need to add some kind of art to the park. Some huge murals someway. Scenes from all over the world.
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
Actually a very good idea.
@evancrown5657
@evancrown5657 6 лет назад
Cool board. Interesting fins. Um...when're we gonna see Ben Gravy at the ranch?
@SDBARTENDER1
@SDBARTENDER1 6 лет назад
Evan Crown Hes got a video out on it.
@evancrown5657
@evancrown5657 6 лет назад
Still waiting for the formal invite with dates I believe!
@evancrown5657
@evancrown5657 6 лет назад
Two words: Nub Nation! Check out the Ben Gravy vlog!
@SDBARTENDER1
@SDBARTENDER1 6 лет назад
Evan Crown im pretty positive hes got a video up already
@evancrown5657
@evancrown5657 6 лет назад
Fair enough BB - thanks for the advice!
@brendonleary
@brendonleary 6 лет назад
Thank you very much for sharing you thoughts with us Kelly. I could listen to you talk about surfboards and fins and designs and waves all day every day.
@johnsahhar9415
@johnsahhar9415 6 лет назад
BEN GRAVY BEN GRAVY
@tomaskaselionis2116
@tomaskaselionis2116 6 лет назад
Its great to hear your perspective on fin and board design. There isn't enough discussion on the topic and with the industry charging >$75 for a set, making a sound purchase is hard. I travel with a bag full of fins and hearing Kelly talk about fin preference for a particular shape is informative and fun for us design and shape geeks.
@boobtubereborn
@boobtubereborn 3 года назад
i would say broadly fins are a scam. fins wont improve a crap board, and they will only make maybe 5% improvement to a good board. there is only so much you can do with templates and foils. stick to the core series fins and avoid the "signature tax" if you can just buy the neoglass fins. i think they are just fine.
@HoStevie
@HoStevie 6 лет назад
🤤
@JeremiahAlphonsus
@JeremiahAlphonsus 6 лет назад
Good to see that he hasn’t branded himself with any of those stinking badges of bovine conformity known as tattoos.
@lizerd0
@lizerd0 6 лет назад
im gay
@nunyabidness2391
@nunyabidness2391 6 лет назад
U.mm... Back of his neck
@42checkur6
@42checkur6 5 лет назад
Badges! We don't need no stinking badges!
@lukemitchell7375
@lukemitchell7375 5 лет назад
whats the maximum wave height ( Hawaiian Style) that the Helium gamma could surf without losing control
@chrispewkreme
@chrispewkreme 2 года назад
Definitely would love to see more of these. I could listen to him all day long. These are often things I like to think of. Gotta love his thought process especially when he designs more eco friendly products.
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 2 года назад
We'll work on more of these. ;)
@PaulCarterArt
@PaulCarterArt 6 лет назад
Great insight to board designs and fins and the waves to ride them🗝 thanks guys 👍🏼
@kurtllewellyn8976
@kurtllewellyn8976 6 лет назад
Incredible information from the Goat. Stoking right now. Yeww!
@jholmanable
@jholmanable 6 лет назад
Kurt Llewellyn a
@oldamarmorales7707
@oldamarmorales7707 6 лет назад
The king has spoken
@HiloBoiz808
@HiloBoiz808 6 лет назад
Thank you Dr.Slater.
@eduardoprzysiezny6990
@eduardoprzysiezny6990 6 лет назад
7:25 "Surf Ranch for All" - hope to be able to surf there one day, great work, please build more of these !
@stevenwardrope1460
@stevenwardrope1460 2 года назад
Bit of topic but I wonder how these professional surfers eyes are. My eyes give me grief these days if i surf more than 2-3 hours. I wear sunnies in the water but they aren't always user friendly. Would be good if a few more companies developed them.
@hounddog7256
@hounddog7256 7 месяцев назад
I liked the Gamma, not sure why they stopped making it.
@surfeatsleeprepeat
@surfeatsleeprepeat 11 дней назад
Bring back the gamma!!!
@stevehix1656
@stevehix1656 Год назад
Kelly surfing in his bun hugger's F IN Classic 🤣
@standupforgood7810
@standupforgood7810 6 лет назад
Fuse The Venus Project city design with Kellys wave machine... Endless, perfect waves all day, every day, every city.
@jamescameron7633
@jamescameron7633 Год назад
Cheers Kelly for the wisdom bro
@pacman8xmexicutioner
@pacman8xmexicutioner 5 лет назад
Sith Lord status
@towdjumper5
@towdjumper5 3 года назад
Thx for sharing good info .
@JovemIrritadao
@JovemIrritadao 4 месяца назад
Lft looks good
@haveagreatday8248
@haveagreatday8248 5 лет назад
So much... So sane....So new....So on....So fun.. So wow...So now... Holly Cow! A Global Hug and Eternal Thanks to the Humble King of the Sport of Kings. That pretty much covers it, no?
@mkdmousa
@mkdmousa 5 лет назад
What water source is used at SR? Anyone...Bueler?....Bueler?......no but fr.
@Aint1S
@Aint1S 6 лет назад
The Greeks had Achilles... We got Kelly Slater! I'll take Kelly all day, Demi-God of the water!
@paulvu2239
@paulvu2239 4 года назад
The Genius Surfer who is the encyclopedia of Surfing...super intelligent and thank you for your boards...worth every dollar and then some...I can hear Kelly talk all day...
@nomansjam3950
@nomansjam3950 6 лет назад
I'll take the LFT 5' 10" w/Phish logo...rounded pin...& Helium squash 6'0"...perfect for the beach break barrel up the road...they look sik
@funnygazman19
@funnygazman19 6 лет назад
Seeing this video pop up was the highlight of my day and it did not disappoint. Kelly is a rare athlete in that he could speak about almost any topic with a level of insight normally reserved for philosophers. Great video, love the content. Firewire keep them coming we love it. I rode a Gamma at a demo day in sub par conditions and it still went straight on my wishlist. Stoked.
@michaelsoule6606
@michaelsoule6606 6 лет назад
I would absolutely love to surf at the Surf Ranch, but at 10G's it's a bit out of a working surfers budget. Nice product description SL8R! Thanks for that barrel at Rifles, you know da one, "doggie door!"
@johnhamilton7495
@johnhamilton7495 6 лет назад
I surfed quads in eighties with no toe in with asymmetrical foils. Surf pipe and many more waves in Hawaii with... was very fast. Yea try it. fins were made out of foam.. Go commentary Kelly!!
@DeforestLCooper
@DeforestLCooper 6 лет назад
Where is the commentary from Chris? lol. I enjoy hearing Kelly’s perspective on his design but the email with the link looked like it was going to have some commentary from Chris?
@tallwill5872
@tallwill5872 6 лет назад
I have a dominator Kelly it's the best board I've ever owned I'm from Port Aransas Texas you might remember a guy named Jay Bennett I grew up with him he has a special talent you might remember it back in 89
@standupforgood7810
@standupforgood7810 6 лет назад
Combo Kellys wave with the Venus Project city design and you get... 26 perfect waves wrapping the circle city water belt all day every day every city. The future of a sane society beyond politics, poverty and war.
@enriquegoldbaum6898
@enriquegoldbaum6898 5 лет назад
👍👍😉😉BAJA SURF..#1..NICE WORK..👍👍😀😀
@dasright1905
@dasright1905 6 лет назад
Bra I wanna surf the ranch so bad 🤤🤤 I can sit and listen to Kelly talk all day about surfing about fins about waves to bad school wasn't like this I would get strait A's 😂😂😂 thanx Kelly 🤙
@paulrobinson3170
@paulrobinson3170 6 лет назад
'I've been surfing all day and I'm tired'. Must be a tough old station surfing a perfect machine wave until your legs turn to jelly.
@everydaywalker9006
@everydaywalker9006 6 лет назад
I surfed Rangi last month and I took one Firewire Sci-Fi. Risky to take one board, it worked very well and later in Tahiti. Been thinking of getting a model like these (different tail). I don't make much money, but it turned out way worth it for me.
@ALGH2101
@ALGH2101 6 лет назад
Make a fin box that can turn left and right so it’s adjustable and click into position. That way you could experiment without making a new board for angle. Should be relatively easy to make a fin box like that too.
@ross2142
@ross2142 6 лет назад
Cool video Kelly but take time to make a short video to save some kids life's Were loosing a lot of young lives due to the opioid epidemic. Thank you. They will listen to you before they obey the parents or law enforcement. Believe me,drinking alone can lead you to other substances over time. I can tell you're one of the good guys Kelly. You might be surprised at how many life you save.
@hobbs2005
@hobbs2005 6 лет назад
Great video. You guys should put a link to the Firewire website in the description of every one of your videos. And if you want to go deeper, a specific link to the specific model surfboard you're featuring in the video.
@bonsummers2657
@bonsummers2657 6 лет назад
riding looks like he's riding off the tail, like riding a manual-wheelie, - would look better with more forward-board glide
@bodhitree33
@bodhitree33 6 лет назад
Just waiting for my tax return Mr. Slater then motions of rippage...
@curtneywever585
@curtneywever585 6 лет назад
I got mine this week, got the HE.... first session was a little bit trouble due to getting used to, but once you get your balance and grip and the sweet spot on it... maaaan, that's when you realise you've made the best disicion in your life buying this board
@burlosurviorhills7321
@burlosurviorhills7321 5 лет назад
Kelly is standup, watched him grow up and tasted his spray more than once keep it up ole boy.You keep us young Burlo.
@wendellfugate9069
@wendellfugate9069 6 лет назад
Very nicely done. Truly want to get 2 of your boards and ride them both at your ranch and environs.
@luisfigueroa2701
@luisfigueroa2701 6 лет назад
Hope the event this weekend goes great at the ranch. Wish I could have made it. Didn't think I was going to get back in town in time. Maybe next time.
@jackmehoff6302
@jackmehoff6302 5 лет назад
Im driving by the ranch tomorrow. Would love to see it. I hears its mainly off limits though
@jasonvictor699
@jasonvictor699 6 лет назад
Thank you Kelly for all that u have done for this sport... I've been a fan since u started in coco beach
@craigtaylorfishing
@craigtaylorfishing 2 года назад
Can we take a moment to appreciate what Kelly was doing at 2:59? I bet a lot of people have no idea how incredibly difficult it is to get back in front of that wave!
@sean8081a
@sean8081a 6 лет назад
Helium vs LFT which is more durable?
@thebensman9786
@thebensman9786 6 лет назад
Very interesting insight on how he grew up surfing twin fins & because of that prefers a smaller 3rd fin to keep it loose! Note to self
@mauriciouceda6002
@mauriciouceda6002 6 лет назад
Can somebody tell me what size (and volumen) are both boards on this video ?
@danielheller577
@danielheller577 6 лет назад
Ben gravy for the win
@eduardoroman3832
@eduardoroman3832 5 лет назад
Qué viva kelly slater AMAZING Craks
@joaomberger
@joaomberger 6 лет назад
Awesome, the legend still surfing as a world champion!!!
@plumerault
@plumerault 6 лет назад
what are your dimensions for those boards please ?
@adunn413
@adunn413 6 лет назад
I only wish we could all have a turn at the ranch. Maybe a few. :)))-
@DavidDickeyJr
@DavidDickeyJr 6 лет назад
Needs a nose that transitions to vertical like knome shoes...
@craigsteven5343
@craigsteven5343 6 лет назад
That was really cool. Could have gone a touch more in depth
@dynodin81
@dynodin81 6 лет назад
Pure Gold! Anytime Kelly speaks I'm listening. Great info, knowledge and analysis. No one does it better.
@tundahking
@tundahking 6 лет назад
Wow just opened up my mind to a few things I've never tried yet,thank you.
@MrB1019
@MrB1019 6 лет назад
Why no fst in the gamma? Looks to be bit heavier and last longer than lft
@lutzchoco1
@lutzchoco1 6 лет назад
new designs of fins in the near Future ? I thought he said FCS earlier !
@rustyandcaroline
@rustyandcaroline 6 лет назад
would small hydro foil fins work?
@MrFelixify
@MrFelixify 5 лет назад
The fact that that wave is man made is insane!
@oncar1
@oncar1 5 лет назад
If I buy one will I be as good brah!
@MrColdwatercanyon
@MrColdwatercanyon 6 лет назад
Dudes testing grounds
@best1yet
@best1yet 6 лет назад
ripping those waves
@laurentoutang8273
@laurentoutang8273 6 лет назад
want to see you back on tour kelly
@dgarland10
@dgarland10 6 лет назад
very insightful, very articulate, and clearly KS is very intelligent! Thanks!
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
Thanks for watching!
@julesdelestre8731
@julesdelestre8731 5 лет назад
it's my best board
@stokes58
@stokes58 6 лет назад
"I draw fins all the time" - Fishman
@sugewhitejacoby8654
@sugewhitejacoby8654 5 лет назад
If you open a Surf Ranch here in Florida on the west coast is only way I will get to surf the ranch! Ii live in Clearwater Beach, this would be a great location!
@nunyabidness2391
@nunyabidness2391 6 лет назад
Still wears a leash???
@dankakasdanksurfboards7813
@dankakasdanksurfboards7813 6 лет назад
Good on you bro just ripen that wave 🎱
@CN-xt7hj
@CN-xt7hj 5 лет назад
Great talk, thanks for the insights 👍🏽
@sicken5216
@sicken5216 6 лет назад
Can I come surf the surf ranch on a gamma board pweeez and thank you!
@HienNguyen-tz2ld
@HienNguyen-tz2ld 6 лет назад
Kelly been eating well
@Mateus4455
@Mateus4455 6 лет назад
What an academic
@dennishanson9529
@dennishanson9529 6 лет назад
Loose is good. Love the quad.
@deluxairhead
@deluxairhead 6 лет назад
Lucky guy !!!!!!!!
@pickleforknwiggles634
@pickleforknwiggles634 5 лет назад
fin talk
@winsomelosesome610
@winsomelosesome610 6 лет назад
Fin talk
@dan1e1473
@dan1e1473 6 лет назад
good video
@chandlersieverts9149
@chandlersieverts9149 6 лет назад
Does a quad setup perform well with the gamma?
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
Nearly everyone enjoys it most as a thruster.
@jakestimpfig5516
@jakestimpfig5516 6 лет назад
Ben Gravyyyyy please
@surferdude8086
@surferdude8086 6 лет назад
What kind of blank? Millennium?
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
We build our own - LFT is an EPS blank with a high density foam center stringer. Helium is an EPS blank with a mix of paulownia and balsa wood wrapping the rails - a parabolic stringer, nothing down the center of the blank. The LFT and He boards in this video were pulled straight from our San DIego HQ the night before this video. They're the same thing you'll find in the lineup or on a surf shop rack.
@lattefold
@lattefold 6 лет назад
So K-3 is now remade as FCSII Reactor?
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
Regarding shape / foil / etc, yes. But the Reactor is built differently.
@jlm3336
@jlm3336 6 лет назад
Thanks for the input KS Looking forward to riding one these boards in GOOD surf soon ... Hope the foot is healing well Peace
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
We're looking forward to you getting into good surf too.
@wendellfugate9069
@wendellfugate9069 6 лет назад
GoSlats!
@MOJOdesign83
@MOJOdesign83 6 лет назад
Kelly on the 5’9” in both techs?
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
Yes - both are 5' 9 x 18 3/8" x 2 5/16" 25.3 L
@artsurfliteratura
@artsurfliteratura 6 лет назад
1:17 crazy and amazing balance!
@artsurfliteratura
@artsurfliteratura 6 лет назад
ninja
@jasondelmonico4883
@jasondelmonico4883 6 лет назад
So sick guys
@luisalbertocortes1643
@luisalbertocortes1643 6 лет назад
The Boss
@oscarerzetich5808
@oscarerzetich5808 6 лет назад
I got one of those about 2 weeks ago and it snapped last week in 5 foot waves
@firewiresurfboards
@firewiresurfboards 6 лет назад
Oscar - just found you on Instagram and sent you a DM - If this really happened, please respond to our DM with photos of the board and the serial number. We'd enjoy getting you sorted out with a fresh one. Cheers.
@robertmckenzie2789
@robertmckenzie2789 2 года назад
i saw two broken in a day in 8 foot waves in western Ireland. You need a pu board in serious waves. EPS is great when its head high and not windy
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