Kelly Slater, John John Florence, Seth Moniz | Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2024 - Opening Round

Bells Beach on Victoria’s South Coast is the longest-running surfing competition and will host the 61st edition this year. With the hope of scoring long-period, groomed walls, the surfers will need to display the perfect combination of power, precision, and timing. The biggest surfing legends have had the honor of winning and ringing ‘The Bell’ and 2024 will see a new generation vying for the opportunity to cement their names in one of surfing’s most prestigious events.

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J.Florence vs. K.Slater vs. S.Moniz

00:00:00 - Heat Start
00:00:08 - Wave by Kelly Slater
00:01:22 - Wave by Kelly Slater
00:02:26 - Wave by Kelly Slater
00:03:03 - Wave by John John Florence
00:04:42 - Wave by Seth Moniz
00:05:38 - Wave by Kelly Slater
00:06:14 - Wave by John John Florence
00:07:36 - Wave by Kelly Slater
00:08:39 - Heat End

[tb]

This is the best I’ve seen Kelly surf a contest in a while. I love how aggressive he is at the beginning of the heat. He looks confident, comfortable, and just fantastic! Best of luck Kelly.

[leoito]

The Man! ☝️Love from Brazil 🇧🇷
Kelly Slater is King 👑 ❤

[davewells]

We don't really care about the 1 foot close out section at the end. We want the big move straight up. I don't get jjf's first wave score

[John-Oh]

John John 1st wave an 8.5 easy - so underscored…

[maxblack]

John john won that with his first wave underscored

[walterquick]

Fla Man!! Class!!! The Dude!! The Man !! DAD!! Always a giver to the sport. Thank You Sir
Respect

[ThiagoBragaMusic]

What a cool wave (type/style). Beautiful surf!

[erics]

JJFs first wave underscored by about 2 points

[el_burritoslapper]

I agree with vaughno that Kelly has surfed better without trying to fade and hit every section as vertical as possible. It looks rad when he does it good but he was getting hung up heaps

[brettsimpson]

WSL judges have seasalt in their eyes...

[berone]

Great to see some epic bells conditions!

[gottaluvtheserenity]

Love Kelly but...WTF!
John Johns carving game is art, plain and simple. So underscored :(

[garyleech-ey]

John John Florence underscored. Kelly given first place, hubris !

[fiddlestickzmuzik]

Ok Bells is the best wave anywhere to do full roundhouse carving 360's, if JJ or Kelly can do one they will win their heats easily. come on lets see one of you do one.

[VioletJayne]

LOL...WSL judges penalising John again by underscoring him. He is the ONLY surfer on tour not judged for what he does on a wave, he's penalised for what he doesn't do. same old stupid politics

[ckkm]

6.67 for jjf first wave is insane 😂 let’s see these judges get out there and catch one

[janmh]

Man, what are you, john john fans, crying about 😂😂😂

He still came second and he got a lower score for his 1st wave because it was unfinished.

Besides, he still advanced.

What are y'all crying about

[davewells]

You have to mention Kelly's age e ery funking time..we know