I ran into Kelly at a sushi restaurant in Santa Barbara once. It was his birthday. I bought a saki for him and we raised our cups together in celebration. Afterwards, he graciously stopped to thank me on his way out and shook my hand. It was one of the most memorable days of my life as a lifelong surfer and fan of Kelly's. Here's to you, Kelly. You are the greatest of all time and a goddamned gentlemen.
Thanks Kelly, am really grateful for your example to me, a 56 yr old rider; showing myself and us all that surfing can be a lifelong sport to enjoy together. You represent the sport well, with adult class and humility. My hope and prayer for you, Kalani, and child is for a great parenting; and just an enjoyment of that experience together. \\mn//
Yes that is one of his favorite spots if not his number one breaks to surf. If it’s firing he would likely win, but not because of WSL but because of the froth.
I have found his genuine emotion over the last couple of years to be really heartwarming and pretty amazing. His Pipe win in 2022 was it. Pretty raw and pretty honest: ruclips.net/video/EDViMzH84_o/видео.htmlsi=I3Zos4xBnIBIG0Da&t=3060 He knows how special his life has been and he appreciates it. Rock-on, GOAT!
Brought me to tears, tbh. The end of an era and without doubt, the greatest surfer of all time. Tom Curren is a close second, and the GOAT would not disagree. What a moment. Long live Andy, Kelly, Tom, Mark, Shaun, Sunny, et al. They broke down the doors. 🌊🤙
Wonder if the GOAT would still be on tour if it wasn’t for the new format and cut line… It is a waste of time to even say it, but it’s true. GOAT ❤🙌🙏☝️🤙🤙 My wife and I are praying for you Kelly. 🙏
The cut is making it hard for all the best young guys also. Guys that are in their prime. Medina , Italo , new guys right off challenger series etc. It’s really not conducive to for someone on tour to get into a “rhythm” which could take 4 events sometimes. And only top 5 get into final ?? Horrible.
I guess it’s just frustrating to know in real pipe, chopes, etc he could easily win. World class surfer, athlete and human. Amazing inspiration to all.
I ran into Kelly at a sushi restaurant in Santa Barbara once. It was his birthday. I bought a saki for him and we raised our cups together in celebration. Afterwards, he graciously stopped to thank me on his way out and shook my hand. It was one of the most memorable days of my life as a lifelong surfer and fan of Kelly's. Here's to you, Kelly. You are the greatest of all time and a goddamned gentlemen.
No doubt he is the greatest of all time. Fiji is waiting for him to finish his career. Thanks for talking about the brazilians fans. We love you !
Wow me 60 years old and have watched surfing all the time it’s on and Kelly the master well done all the best in your life to come thx YO BEACH 🤙🤛
Thanks Kelly, am really grateful for your example to me, a 56 yr old rider; showing myself and us all
that surfing can be a lifelong sport to enjoy together.
You represent the sport well, with adult class and humility.
My hope and prayer for you, Kalani, and child is for a great parenting;
and just an enjoyment of that experience together. \\mn//
Totally hope he gets the wildcard. He needs a fitting send-off and proper celebration. Honestly one of the best sporting achievements in history.
IF THEY DONT GIVE HIM THE WILD CARD TO FIJI, WELL WE HAVE ALL LOST HOPE FOR THE WSL
"👏👏YES FRIEND YES👏👏", a big hug from Barcelona 🤙
Yes that is one of his favorite spots if not his number one breaks to surf. If it’s firing he would likely win, but not because of WSL but because of the froth.
FACTS
I have found his genuine emotion over the last couple of years to be really heartwarming and pretty amazing. His Pipe win in 2022 was it. Pretty raw and pretty honest: ruclips.net/video/EDViMzH84_o/видео.htmlsi=I3Zos4xBnIBIG0Da&t=3060 He knows how special his life has been and he appreciates it. Rock-on, GOAT!
im not crying
Brought me to tears, tbh. The end of an era and without doubt, the greatest surfer of all time. Tom Curren is a close second, and the GOAT would not disagree. What a moment. Long live Andy, Kelly, Tom, Mark, Shaun, Sunny, et al. They broke down the doors. 🌊🤙
Across generations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
we all love Kelly .you are great forever!
This man is the GOAT of GOATs
LONG LIVE THE KING
Much love Kelly, have fun!
the king
Well said Kelly. You’re the man 🤙
Legend, without a doubt...
Incredible career 💯🤙🏼🇺🇲
I'm proud of you :)
He deserves a proper send off! What a legend!
#sendkellytofiji
GOAT FOREVER
legend
Kelly 🌊🐬 ❤
Wonder if the GOAT would still be on tour if it wasn’t for the new format and cut line… It is a waste of time to even say it, but it’s true.
GOAT ❤🙌🙏☝️🤙🤙 My wife and I are praying for you Kelly. 🙏
The cut is making it hard for all the best young guys also. Guys that are in their prime. Medina , Italo , new guys right off challenger series etc. It’s really not conducive to for someone on tour to get into a “rhythm” which could take 4 events sometimes. And only top 5 get into final ?? Horrible.
There is no way to refuse the Fiji wildcard to him
GOAT
so done with wsl
he Aged a lot!!
🐐
It's a sad day for surfing... I half thought it would never come.
WE WANT SLATER VS FLORENCE!!!
🧙🏻♂️✨🆒🤙
I guess it’s just frustrating to know in real pipe, chopes, etc he could easily win. World class surfer, athlete and human. Amazing inspiration to all.
GoForItNow Forever
I Like KellySlater🏄
ALWAYS HAVE A WILD CARD FOR PIPE CHOPES AND FIJI