It's funny that some people questioned Kelly's presence at this event
A relevant comment, with or without the benefit of hindsight.
Slater's thing the other day is going down in history.
The question isn't how many 54-year-olds do that, but simply how many humans of any age manage to do that.
Slater: “When I have days like yesterday, I say 'oh brother, I live for this'”
Kelly says she doesn't miss the competition, but her feelings change a bit when what happened the other day happened.
Slater partnered with a bottle brand
Purist is the new sponsor of the greatest of all time; they claim to differentiate themselves because they are coated with an ultra-thin layer of silicon dioxide, which prevents changes in flavor.
Slater in Duranbah
Good combo, with the winning Stab High board, which he says he didn't know was from his factory.
For Kelly, pool aerials count, "but then you have to validate them in the ocean."
The greatest of all time gave his opinion on the subject
Slater was included in the pool's sales package.
The buyer is believed to have been Global Mutual Properties Limited, a fund managing US$5000 billion; “the sale does not affect WSL’s business or operations”
Slater satisfied with the results of his hip replacement
“Five and a half months after my new hip surgery. Almost pain-free and I can surf daily,” she wrote.
Another key to Kelly's diet: Water fasting
He said he didn't eat solid food for at least three days, adding, "On day 3 I surfed, played golf, and did some pretty hard exercise that day."
A Firewire by Dan Mann won Kelly's Stab in the Dark
And it gave rise to a good number of conspiracy theories because he is one of the owners of the brand.
Slater on the new criteria: “That’s crazy.”
Not very well informed, the greatest of all time expressed his opposition to the ranking criteria. “Maybe people will start boycotting it because they’ll think this is nonsense,” he declared.
Britt Merrick on Slater and his association with Firewire: “It felt like a huge betrayal”
“Out of nowhere, Travis told us, ‘Hey, Kelly and I are doing this.’ It felt like a punch to the gut,” she said.
The ultimate guide to waxing your surfboard, by Kelly Slater
His manual, his way of doing it, after eleven world titles; detailing brands and types of wax; hint: He uses three different types from three different brands
Slater asked Al Merrick to shape his last surfboard for his son.
The greatest of all time wanted to bring one of the greatest shapers out of retirement
Slater and the five previous winning shapers make the Stab in the Dark 10
“I really don’t care if Kelly likes my board,” Britt said; “She probably doesn’t want to give me the win,” Biolos mused.
Slater's Ayahuasca Retreat with Extremely High Approval Ratings
Rythmia, located in Costa Rica, celebrated its 10th anniversary and shared statistics
Slater's health detailed
They found minor problems in the respiratory and reproductive systems and moderate problems in the nervous and digestive systems.
What Kelly says about the finals: “I’d like to see Jordy win.”
But if it's a gamble, he said: "With the number ones only having to win one series, I think it's hard to bet against any of them."
Kelly and Medina sharing a day together at the San Pablo pool
Gabriel drinking water from a tube, Rodrigo Santoro and comedians that Slater doesn't understand at all, among many other things.
Slater has a new agent: WME Agency
The same one that manages Serena Williams, Dua Lipa, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Christian Bale and Billie Eilish, among others.
After the conference, Slater went surfing in the pool with Medina.
"Good to see you brother Kelly Slater," Medina wrote on social media.
Slater in Brazil: “Changing a diaper has become more important than surfing a wave”
"I never wanted to earn a dollar, I just wanted to work on something I believe in," she said about her company; she also swapped wigs with a comedian influencer.
Kelly Slater: “I hope to die in the ocean one day, it would be peaceful for me.”
“Maybe when I'm 100 or something. Maybe I'll ride a giant wave, a 60-foot wave, a 100-foot wave when I'm 100!”
Slater: “I honestly didn’t want to surf in this competition”
"I made a huge mistake: I took a wave with priority when I didn't need to," he reflected on the series in which he lost.
Slater to compete at Lowers CT
"This is a different experience for me, since I'm the least favorite," declared the best in history who will also sponsor the event with his brand on its tenth anniversary.
Kelly's take: “It was a close-fought series, it's not a rip-off in any sense”
The best in history also gave his opinion on the final in Pipe
Through the lens of Johnny Decesare: Alan, Barron and Kelly
Another look at three of the best waves from the best day of the Pipe Pro
Albee Layer auctions off photo and half board to donate to Peahi water patrol
Slater entered with $5000 and encouraged others to do better; one of the beneficiaries is Argentine Daniel Silvagni
Lewis Hamilton recounted how he tried to surf the Giant Pipe and almost drowned
He suffered the worst blow of his life: “I almost drowned about three times,” he said on the well-known YouTube channel First we Feast
Surfing Kelly's Pool in Abu Dhabi costs US$950 for 90 minutes
And it's sold out for the month of November; if you get together with six friends the price drops to 680 per person.
Editorial: When Kelly speaks, be quiet and listen carefully
The brilliant interview that Barton Lynch did and all the headlines it made
Slater also wants Olympic surfing in 2028 to be in a pool
“People ask me if we should do it in Lowers, Huntington, Malibu… And I tell them: Let's do it in a wave pool,” said the best in the world who also suggested what he believes is the best format for the competition.
“There are so many claims now that for me they are like fouls in football, I am getting tired of seeing them”
Kelly Slater hit out at what she says has become a bad trend: Celebrating to “sell” the judges; she specifically referred to the series between Chianca and Boukhiam at the Olympics
Slater on decision to remove judge from Games: “It’s a bit silly”
“It reinforces this weird energy that judges and surfers can’t interact and be friends, and that sucks because the Olympics are the opposite of that,” said the best in history.
Kelly Slater's son was born
He confirmed it himself when speaking to Barton Lynch; he still doesn't have a name: "It took us three months to name our dog, it could take us a year to name the child," he joked.
Slater's company hires a top executive from Rip Curl
New CEO giving signals: Diem Culley is the new COO of Outerknown, Firewire and Slater Designs
One of the most incredible things I've seen in a surfing championship in my life
If it wasn't the most incredible. With Kelly obviously and in Teahupoo served, obviously
“She is definitely the most exciting young lady to come along in a long time”
Kelly on Caity Simmers: “She takes charge, she always goes, she never backs down”; she also said that she is looking for a name for her upcoming son, she assured that his nickname will be Gator Slater
Slater's companies are now all part of a single holding company
Outerknown, Firewire, Slater Designs and Endorphins will be part of the same business; Dylan Slater will be the CEO of the new company
This time it seems that it is serious and a huge sadness floods me.
A few thoughts on Kelly Slater and what appears to be his final retirement
Slater and an "attempted murder" on Ryan Callinan at Bells free surfing today
It is presumed to be involuntary, of course; according to witnesses who told DUKE, the best one in history came from well behind and was not seen by the Australian. "I think I almost killed R Cal," he said when he surfaced.
Despite not going to Portugal due to hip problems, Slater surfed a swell at Kirra
He shared an epic session of about two hours with Asher Pacey and Jai Glindeman
Slater: “Filipe will probably win, no matter the judgement”
In a heated conversation in Instagram comments, the best in history and the father of the current world champion and leader of the ranking told each other some truths
The Surf Skate versus Kelly Slater controversy analyzed by an expert
Marcelo Matos dedicated a good part of his life to researching postures, training, genomes and other topics
Slater hits out at surf skaters: “Someone please stop this kooking”
And the surf skater in charge of the account, a Russian named Andrey, defended himself and a nice discussion started on social networks.
Slater angry at Brazilian fan: “You just make your country and its fans look bad”
The best in history, in full defense of Ethan Ewing's surfing, received an ugly attack from a Brazilian fan; incredibly he answered and defended himself
Kelly Slater received the WSL wildcard
And he requested it, the statement says; Brisa Hennessy also received an invitation but for 2024
Three habits from Slater that a respected psychologist recommends for a better life
The best in history was interviewed by a therapist who took notes on the things that work well in his life
Kelly Slater: “I’m done for the year”
True to form, he made a statement that left everyone in their faces: “I may be done with my participation in Portugal forever, we'll see,” added the best in history.
Kelly Slater: “If I make it to the Olympics, I’ll retire at the Olympics”
The best in history set a date and condition for his retirement for the first time in his career
Dylan Slater is the new CEO of Firewire
Rip Curl leaves after nearly 20 years with the company; long-time CEO Mark Price has retired
Slater left Teahupoo for the luxurious Maldives championship and… Won, of course
He beat Shane Dorian in the first grand final, the single fins; Machado, Williams and Knox are also in the competition.
What needs to happen for Slater to go to Paris 2024?
Among other things, the greatest in history should be sitting with drums and maracas in Huntington Beach, between September 17 and 24, cheering for the United States team at the upcoming World Surfing Games.
38 CT surfers, including Kelly, are entered for the Gold Coast challenger
Ariane Ochoa entered the main event, it is very likely that Alonso Correa will also do so as the first alternate; Leticia Canales and Marco Giorgi wait in the fifth and seventh places in the line
Haleiwa's final Challenger will reduce the number of participants
The challengers and the best stage of 2020 will qualify for the last date in the North Shore which will then make it to the elite of 2022
Super session in Lowers
With Medina, Coffin, Italo, Tatiana, Sally, Kelly, etc., yesterday in the wave of the WSL finals
Slater on using his pool in Los Angeles in 2028: “It’s something that could be done”
He says that it would be best to use a 20-second version of the wave in which the surfer's potential can be fully exploited.
It's up to the surfers to make Slater's pool event more entertaining
Many people criticize the event because the wave is predictable and the reality is that those who have failed us are the surfers.
This is how Mark Healey experienced what he called: "Perhaps the biggest wave I've ever paddled"
He took a hit at the bottom and then ate the series, but he lived to tell the tale and received praise from his peers (including Kelly Slater).
Five videos of Kelly Slater enjoying Bali "like in the seventies"
The best in history is enjoying the island of the gods the way Gerry Lopez did in his golden days
Slater says he thinks he'll be on tour in 2020
In an interview after he was told he had won the Triple Crown, he said he might go around the world again; he would extend his record by competing at 48 years old.
John John: “My knee is not feeling 100%”
“Not very well either,” the two-time champion said, adding that he probably won’t risk it if that situation doesn’t turn around before the Pipe Masters.
Slater's pool is going to Tokyo, Australia, Brazil and "probably" to Los Angeles and Paris
In addition to trying to get it used at the Olympics, the aim is to “grow the Championship Tour,” said WSL CEO Sophie Goldscmidt.
Slater “has no plans” to go to the European leg of the CT
Despite finishing third at the Surf Ranch Pro, the best in history says he will withdraw from the French and Portuguese stages
Medina and Moore lead at Surf Ranch
With two waves left to surf, Slater would be missing out on the event final on his wave.
Tokyo 2020 Surfing Organizing Committee Makes Official Visit to California
They were taking surfing lessons with Slater, invited to the US Open and the Waterman's Ball
CT tickets at Slater's pool: $99 to $9500
The WSL repeated the formula it used for the sold-out Founders Cup
Understand here how the world surfing circuit works
What is CT, what is QS, who are each members, how do you get there? And so on.
How could Slater not go to Rio due to injury, when he almost won the Founders' Cup?
Analysis: The 11-time champion's injuries seem to be settling in based on the CT's next destination
The Rio Pro starts on Friday without Slater, Parko, Ibelli or Conlogue
They will be replaced by Wright, Dantas, Pupo and Ado respectively. The trials will take place tomorrow.
