Kelsey and her friends laughed, wiping out on their boards near the Malibu shore during the competition’s open practice. Suddenly, Austin Winkler zipped past on “Tornado,” his surfboard slicing the waves with pro finesse. Spotting their flops, he smirked, shouting, “Y’all need an OKC lesson!” He carved a tight turn, spraying them playfully, then rode off, hollering, “Keep at it, Kelsey—ride it like you stole it!”