Kelly Slater officially launches his Wave company

[BigWaveRapala]

It's been discussed but now it is official. Kelly Slater is going to be making waves.
He announced in a press release that the Kelly Slater Wave Company has been launched. Video and links, and press release can be found here:

http://www.outdoors720.com/2010/12/kelly-slater-wave-company-is-officially.html

Does this open up the potential of surfing in the Olympics?

[curly70]

I think personally that this could help push those crap so called sports out of the olympics and make way for surfing. I cant remember having more fun then when I'm watching the archery or the three day equisterian.

[billie_morini]

Well, let's just sit back and see what happens. It can't be worse than the wave-makers from that UK guy and it might be better than Disney's wave-maker. I'm skeptical, but because Kelly S is involved will sit tight to see what develops. Personally, more than half the reason I surf is to get out into nature. Sometimes, I'll paddle to the outback and simply watch the others surf, never take a wave, look at the birds, enjoy the cool water, watch the animals, stare at the sun, and escape demanding employment. So, surfing isn't always all about catching waves.

[BigWaveRapala]

Good point, Billie. Yeah, it'll be interesting to see how this developes. And how fast!