• The Surf News Insider

    The latest surf-related news from the coconut wireless. Edited by Chris Mauro.

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    backsidefive

    backsidefive says:

    "This is what I love about Kelly Slater...He's made a career out of doing what he loves but he doesn't put himself on top of the world just because he's the best there is and possibly one of the best overall athletes around. He has fun and just does his best, and even though he is the best, he's not arrogant about it. He has a great attitude and everyone should learn from him! Keep grinding hard Slater!"

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    backsidefive

    backsidefive says:

    "I think everyone likes winning more than losing. The important thing is to enjoy what you're doing....take it seriously but not so serious that you're walking around with a stick up your a$$."

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    backsidefive

    backsidefive says:

    "I agree. Surfing is way underrated in the US and Slater deserves more credit than the press gives him. He always has been and always will be a beast! Keep grinding hard Slater!"

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    catherine gwen

    catherine gwen says:

    "This American can appreciate the talents of Slater... in fact I know quite a few Americans and one Canadian @ www.backsidefive.com that feel the same way. Grinding harder ;)"

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  • Kelly Slater's Best Interview Ever

    Slater's Quest
    Kelly Slater made an appearance on NPR's "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me" last week, which is a cross between Celebrity Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit. Before being grilled on the history of bowling, Kelly did his best to explain surfing etymology, how G-strings distract him, and his real history with supermodels. Click the link above to hear it.
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    ScubaNymph

    Posted by ScubaNymph September 22, 2009 12:47pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

    "It's the fingers you're worried about?"

    Classic.

    pip

    Posted by pip September 25, 2009 12:43pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

    Yeah, you get to travel the world surfing... and playing golf in the company of beautiful women and we're all sitting here going, "He's dumb."

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