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"when it’s solid around here, only a few people really want the waves anyway. So the crowd gets thinned out regardless." Photo via Josh Burke

Why Kelly Slater’s Favorite Wave Isn’t Producing More Pro Surfers

A critical analysis of the Soup Bowl surf community.

Words by Danny Dillon
Reading Time: 8 minutes

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