At 638 pounds, Dale Henderson gets quite a reaction in his day to day life but it’s when he makes an appearance at his local pool when he makes the biggest waves – literally, and for good reason.

This robust fellow was crowned “king of the belly floppers” when Incredible Features caught up with him, showing off his awesome ability to create some near-tidal waves when diving in at full speed.

A recent winner of the North American Belly Flop contest in his hometown of Vancouver, Dale was more than happy to show off his skills, what separates him from the rest, and exactly why he won his crown.

After Dale lumbers on to the diving board, he’s surprisingly graceful as he leaps off the board, sailing through the air, and lands in the water, creating quite the reaction from bystanders.

His secret to creating the perfect belly flop? Use the proper form and breathing techniques, which can make all the difference when trying to create a big splash.

His newfound celebrity has not only made him a hot commodity here in North America, but overseas as well. Japan was a recent stop on his celebrity tour, and people around the world love to see Dale signature move – the CANNONBALL!

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