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
I was just living in the moment, ... That's something I've been trying to do this year. I wasn't worried about anything that I couldn't control.
I thought to myself that I should stick around to watch Nathan and Andy's heat and if I won today I should be at the beach,
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.
He has a great knack for picking the right wave and he's a really smart competitor. He might even bust out a superman air. He has a few tricks up his sleeve. He always pulls reverses and airs that other people don't.
I call him 'Danger' and he ripped the other day,
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 since Japanùnot even one wave.
I tend to do a lot better here when it's big rather than when its small.
I thought to myself, 'There's a man with confidence'. Then he went out and did his thing and beat Andy.
Surfing is my religion, if I have one.
It's all about where your mind's at
I've been in a poor physical shape many times in my career and I've had some of my best results. My best performances happened because my mind was in the right place. The mind is definitely stronger than the body.
I've always thought surfing is a reflection of who you are.
Not to sound too deep or weird, but I assume that the occasions once you pretty take pleasure in surfing are the occasions you are extremely kind of getting a single with nature.