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Gunkie
Trad climber
East Coast US
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Aug 30, 2011 - 08:29am PT
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So he just won his 47th contest (out of 67) in the biggest contest surf at Teahupoo. His case just gets stronger.
Slater has now won two contests this season. His theory is that the world champ needs to win three contests to mathematically lock up title. No one else has won more than one contest. Still waiting for the official ASP numbers to be posted.
EDIT: Current ASP rankings after Tahiti
How'd you like his backwards, feet first, over-the-falls move late against Owen Wright on a solid 8 footer? I was shocked that Slater was able to paddle away from that one. I think he was lucky that the tide was up.
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Slater
Trad climber
Central Coast
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 9, 2011 - 12:36pm PT
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he just lost to Owen Wright (he's gonna be a force on tour I think). By losing I mean he got 2nd and only 100K.
He didn't look like himself in the final. Owen was always out front, getting the best waves, Kelly's board looked too short (he broke it in the final minutes) and he never got going. He looked asleep almost. Owen was blasting it though.
Title is gonna be close this year. The new kids are showing up strong.
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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dude, but how about his giant 360 in the semi finals? Whoa! and who knew NY could pump like that??
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Slater
Trad climber
Central Coast
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 21, 2011 - 04:26pm PT
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NY pumps during hurricane season. Just glad Trestles is pumping fun sized waves too. California is holding its own. The pros love this venue.
... and now he's in the finals of the Hurley Pro against Owen Wright (again... they've been in the last 3 finals straight together!). Kelly should bring a torch and pass it ...
who's gonna win?
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Slater
Trad climber
Central Coast
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 21, 2011 - 10:13pm PT
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Dude he won again and it looks like his 11th is his to lose.
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Paul Smith
Gym climber
thytr
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Sep 21, 2011 - 10:34pm PT
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nice pic
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Clinched #11 at OB
Go the Slates!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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who was dishin on kelly?
thats like, OMG!
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The Alpine
Big Wall climber
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Unbelievable..
They should ban him already.
We'll see how his new line of wave pools works out. Climbing gym of the surf world?
http://www.kswaveco.com/
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Reggaemylitis
Trad climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Ke11y is ridiculous. Youngest and oldest world champion in his sport. Who else can say that?
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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greg lemond?
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Slater
Trad climber
Central Coast
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 3, 2011 - 12:48pm PT
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He did it again.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Sebastopol, CA
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He was killing it yesterday at Ocean Beach. Perfect day for spectator sports.
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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Which Ocean Beach? That don't look like San Diego.
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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Alas, that is always the case with sports. The younger guys have strong muscles and a younger body. It becomes a test of experience versus strength.
Lois sweetheart, you need to study the history of Himalayan climbing before you make such pronouncements.
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T2
climber
Cardiff by the sea
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Which Ocean Beach? That don't look like San Diego.
San Francisco
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Gunkie
Trad climber
East Coast US
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Jun 12, 2012 - 01:14pm PT
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Slater going for title #12? Just won the Volcom Fii pro @ Tavarua with impressive backside tube riding. Is now 2nd behind Mick Fanning. And Slater is 40 years old.
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