I still feel like my best surfing is ahead of me. Kelly Slater aheadfeelsurf Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
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. Kelly Slater bodycareerhappen 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