When I'm 50 I want to be a better surfer than I am now - for me it's a lifelong journey. Kelly Slater journeylifelongsurfer Change image and share on social
Fatherhood isn't always a planned thing, but when it happens you just do it. It's very natural and in that sense it's not really difficult. Kelly Slater difficultfatherhoodnatural Change image and share on social
A lot of times I'll see guys who are nowhere near the level of the board they're riding. They might love surfing and love how it looks, but you really have to work your way up. It takes eating a little humble pie at first, and stepping back to equipment that might be a bit slow, but do it. Kelly Slater backbiteboard share on social
For a surfer, it's never-ending. There's always some wave you want to surf. Kelly Slater endsurfsurfer Change image and share on social
A wave isn't like a skate ramp or mountain; everything's moving around and you have to time how to move along with it. That's easier with a slow wave. Kelly Slater easymountainmove Change image and share on social
It's a perfect wave when small and the most beautiful and scary wave on Earth when it's big, as the swell from deep water hits the shallow reef ledge. A ten-foot high wave and a 30-footer break in the same depth of water. Kelly Slater beautifulbigbreak share on social
There are so many different elements to surfing. Small waves, big waves, long boards, short boards. This makes it a sport you can share with people. It's not just a solitary thing - it's become a family thing, too. It's about exercising and passing something on from father to son, and from mother to daughter. Kelly Slater bigboarddaughter share on social
Maintaining marriage seems to be tougher than fatherhood: apparently it's the most difficult thing in the world. Kelly Slater apparentlydifficultfatherhood Change image and share on social