FAST FACTS
AKA: Slates
DOB: February 11, 1972
Born: Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA
Resides: Florida, California and Hawaii, USA
Hobbies: Golfing, playing music or fishing
url: www.kellyslater.com

VITALS
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 160 lbs (72.5 kg)
Stance: Natural
Sponsors: Quiksilver wetsuits and clothing, FCS Fins and Channel Islands surfboards
Shaper: Al Merrick
Magic Stick: 5'10"
Training Ground: Rincon
Favorite Wave: Kirra and Pipe
Favorite Maneuver: Airs and barrels
Inspirations: Tom Curren, Tom Carroll, Mark Occhilupo, Martin Potter, Andy Irons and Shane Dorian

BIO
Kelly Slater's sheer domination of competitive surfing is something that has not only gone unmatched in the sport, but across all sports in the history of mankind. Touted by many as one of the greatest athletes of all time, the nine-time ASP World Champion sank his teeth into competitive surfing against legends such as Tom Carroll, Martin Potter and Derek Ho and the surfing icon has only improved with age.

The Floridian prodigy began his ASP World Title legacy when he claimed his first in 1992 and followed up by conquering the majority of the '90s, placing six ASP world title trophies on his mantle throughout the decade. Slater returned back to competition after a brief sabbatical from 1999-2001, tackling the new millennium's arsenal of talent including Andy Irons, Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson and proved he hasn't lost his touch, claiming three additional titles since his return. After an up-and-down year in2009, Slater has remained cautious in revealing his plans for a full-time attack on the ASP World Tour for 2010, so the question is, will the legend go for an unprecedented 10th ASP World Title this year?

Slater's legendary stature constantly attracts swarming media frenzy, probing about his numerous celebrity relationships and pending retirement. Regardless of the lack of privacy for Slater due to his achieved celebrity status, there is one thing that will never need to be brought to the table, that Slater's accomplishments mark him as the best competitive surfer of all time. Slater is to surfing what Michael Jordan is to basketball or what Tiger Woods is to golf. In addition to his competitive dominance Slater is known for his abundant charity work for organizations such as Life Rolls On, SurfAid and the Space Coast Early Intervention Center.