When Kelly Slater first unveiled footage of his secret wave factory in Lemoore, California, it was widely lauded as a premier high-performance wave. Mainly for the purposes of the pinnacle surf experience, getting barreled.
But, in its current form with bathymetry changed from the original version to allow for opening up on the wave face, it actually looks pretty ideal for tip time, if one was so inclined.
You may be aware of the WSL’s efforts to revamp its Longboard Tour. Well, one of the perks for the top-ranked athletes is the occasional call to spend a day at the Ranch.
Justin Quintal, Harrison Roach, Honolua Blomfield, and Rachael Tilly all demonstrate that a retro approach fits Lemoore just fine, thank you very much.
