Kelly Slater
Kelly Slater
Robert Kelly Slateris an American professional surfer known for his competitive prowess and style. He has been crowned World Surf League Champion a record 11 times, including 5 consecutive titles in 1994–98. He is the youngestand the oldestto win the title. Upon winning his 5th world title in 1997, Slater passed Australian surfer Mark Richards to become the most successful champion in the history of the sport. In 2007 he also became the all-time leader in career event wins by...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSurfer
Date of Birth11 February 1972
CityCocoa Beach, FL
CountryUnited States of America
When I started surfing, I'd forget about everyone and everything and just go out and surf, ... I surfed by myself, but surfing has allowed me to have friends around the world. It's an exciting time for me and I'm having fun. That's probably why I'm surfing so well.
If I were to win on the Gold Coast, I think it would probably force me to look at going for another world title. At this point, I really don't know what I'm going to do.
It's a magical start. It kind of gives me a nice little cushion there. If I just surf loose and get another result or two, then everything's lined up real good for the start of the year.
Andy gets ahead of the pack, it will be, but if he falls between Fanning and Munro then they could step it up and it will all be back for the taking. Trestles (in California) will tell all.
Now is the time to determine whether or not it will be a two-horse race for the title,
What we're trying to do is create futuristic surf communities.
It's funny because depending on the day or where we are, my favorite surfer is either Andy or Bruce.
You can't kill this wave. You have got to work with it. I stayed relaxed and luckily had good surf.
It may have been one wave in one heat but by him winning he gained 178 points on me and if I'd won I would have moved (further) ahead,
I haven't surfed that much in the past couple of weeks,
I haven't surfed since Japannot even one wave.
I haven't surfed since Japanùnot even one wave.
I tend to do a lot better here when it's big rather than when its small.
Most of what Hawaii has to offer is no secret. Pipeline is probably the most famous wave in the world.