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Kelly Slater's Perfect Wave: Science & Surf
Published 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Alex Poirot, a French fluid mechanics expert, played a pivotal role in creating the worlds first perfect manmade wave at Kelly Slaters Surf Ranch in California. After years of testing prototypes, Poirots innovative designs and simulations led to the creation of the perfect wave in 2015. Despite layoffs, Poirot continues to push the boundaries of surf technology, aiming for Olympic-sized waves and coastal protection systems.
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