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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.

Career STATS

2010 Rating: 2

2010 Points: 13750

2010 earnings: $58,000.00

Career earnings: $2,053,255.00

Highest Rating: ASP World Champion in 2008, 2006, 2005, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 and 1992

Elite Inception: 1991

Years on Tour: 2010 will be Kelly's 16th year on the ASP World Tour

Sabbatical: Slater went into semi-retirement from 1999 to 2002 before committing to the tour full-time again in 2003

Rating by Year:
2009: 6th
2008: 1st
2007: 3rd
2006: 1st
2005: 1st
2004: 3rd
2003: 2nd
2002: N/A
2001: N/A
2000: N/A
1999: N/A
1998: 1st
1997: 1st
1996: 1st
1995: 1st
1994: 1st
1993: 6th
1992: 1st
1991: X

Filmography: "Jesse's Story" (2007), "High Water" (2007), "Hawaii: Next Millennium" (2007), "Letting Go" (2006), "Pipeline Masters" (2006), "A Brokedown Melody" (2004), "Life Rolls On" (2004), "The Big Bounce" (2004), "Blue Horizon" (2004), "Riding Giants" (2004), "Step Into Liquid" (2003), "Jack Johnson: The September Sessions" (2003), "Hit & Run" (2000), "Thicker Than Water" (2000), "The Endless Summer 2" (1994), "Style = Shred Plus Soul" (1993), "One Ten: Two Forty" (1993)

Honor Roll: Nine-time ASP World Champion, youngest ASP World Champ (age 20), oldest ASP World Champ (age 36), one of the only surfers to score a 'Perfect 20' heat total (Tahiti, 2005), most elite tour wins in pro surfing history (39), record six time Pipeline Masters Champion (1992, '94, '95, '96, '99 and '08) and two time Triple Crown Champion (1995, '98)

Elite Victories: (42)
- Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Australia (2010)
- Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro, Imbituba, Brazil (2009)
- Billabong Pipeline Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (2008)
- Boost Mobile Pro, Trestles, California, USA (2008)
- Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, J-Bay, South Africa (2008)
- Globe Pro Fiji, Tavarua, Fiji (2008)
- Rip Curl Pro, Bells Beach, Australia (2008)
- Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast, Australia (2008)
- Boost Mobile Pro, Trestles, California, USA (2007)
- Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast, Australia (2006)
- Rip Curl Pro, Bells Beach, Australia (2006)
- Billabong Pro, Teahupoo, Taiarapu, Tahiti (2005)
- Globe World Tour Fiji, Tavarua/Namotu Fiji (2005)
- Billabong Pro J-Bay, Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (2005)
- Boost Mobile Pro, Trestles, California ,USA (2005)
- Santa Catarina Pro, Florianopolis, Brazil (2003)
- Billabong Pro, Mundaka, Euskadi, Spain (2003)
- Billabong Pro J-Bay, Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (2003)
- Billabong Pro, Teahupoo, Taiarapu, Tahiti (2003)
- Gotcha Pro Tahiti, Teahupoo,Tahiti (2000)
- Mountain Pipe Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (1999)
- Billabong Pro, Kirra, Gold Coast, Australia (1998)
- Rio Surf Pro, Barra Beach, Brazil (1997)
- Marui Pro, Torami Beach, Chiba, Japan (1997)
- Tokushima Pro, Tokushima, Japan (1997)
- Billabong Pro, Kirra, Gold Coast, Australia (1997)
- Coke Classic, Mobile, NSW, Australia (1997)
- Chiemsee Pipe Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (1996)
- Quiksilver Surf masters, Biarritz, France (1996)
- Rip Curl Pro, Graviere, Hossegor, France (1996)
- US Open, Huntington Beach, California, USA (1996)
- CSI/Billabong Pro, Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa (1996)
- Rip Curl Pro, St. Leu, Reunion Island (1996)
- Coke Classic, Mobile, NSW Austrailia (1996)
- Chiemsee Pipe Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii (1995)
- Quiksilver Pro, East Java, Indonesia (1995)
- Chiemsee Pipe Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (1994)
- Gotcha Lacanau Pro, Lacanau Beach, France (1994)
- Rip Curl Pro, Bell's Beach, Victoria, Australia (1994)
- Marui Pro, Herbara Beach, Chiba, Japan (1993)
- Marui Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (1992)
- Rip Curl Pro Landes, Hossegor, France (1992)

Other Victories: (10)
- Energy Australia Open, Newcastle, Australia ' 4-Star (2004)
- Snickers Australian Open, Maroubra, Australia ' 5-Star (2004)
- Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, Waimea, Hawaii, USA ' Specialty (2002)
- Typhoon Lagoon Surf Challenge, Florida, USA ' Specialty (1997)
- Grand Slam, QLD/WA/NSW/VIC, Australia ' Specialty (1997)
- Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Hawaii, USA ' Specialty (1996)
- Sud Ouest Trophee, Lacanau, France ' Specialty (1996)
- Sud Ouest Trophee, Lacanau, France ' Specialty (1994)
- Bud Surf Tour, Huntington Beach, California ' 2-Star (1994)
- Bud Surf Tour, Seaside Reef, California ' 2-Star (1994)