Kelly Slater shares why he chose not to surf in the 2023 Eddie Big Wave Invitational

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • An act of selflessness and humility from 11x World Surf League Champion, and one time Eddie Aikau contest winner, Kelly Slater, who chose not to surf in this year's contest in order to help a fellow surfer..

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  • @paulinouye945
    @paulinouye945 Рік тому +9

    Sometimes it takes more balls not to go out on big days than going out, the goat inspires us every time.
    Mahalos brah!

  • @MrPterry
    @MrPterry Рік тому +5

    That was a nice interview and cool to see KS be candid and relaxed about why he gave up his spot.

  • @kevinkhoy7171
    @kevinkhoy7171 Рік тому +4

    So Cool of Kelly too step aside for his buddy. In the Eddie Aikau Waimea Bay Big 🌊 competition. 🏄 🤙

  • @robertquigley5869
    @robertquigley5869 Рік тому +13

    The best surfer the world has ever seen. No one will ever win 11 world titles in surfing again. Thanks for the interview, Kelly does not do very many interviews.

    • @kevinkhoy7171
      @kevinkhoy7171 Рік тому +3

      Here here! Coco Beach Florida Home Town of Kelly Slater 11-time world champ 🏄 🤙

    • @robertquigley5869
      @robertquigley5869 Рік тому +2

      @@kevinkhoy7171 Exactly, I have been a Florida surfer since 1974. Kelly represents our state very well!

    • @kevinkhoy7171
      @kevinkhoy7171 Рік тому +3

      @@robertquigley5869 Excellent! Proud to say 1970 was my first 🌊 4 yrs before "Leashes" We did Alot of 🏊 back then 😆 1972 Sebastian inlet was like the Wedge of the East Coast ! Great Daze 🤙 All the Best! R Q 69

    • @robertquigley5869
      @robertquigley5869 Рік тому +2

      @@kevinkhoy7171 bungee cord leashes that were tied in a loop before velcro anke straps! Thanks Kevin Sebastian Inlet was excellent!

    • @kevinkhoy7171
      @kevinkhoy7171 Рік тому +3

      @@robertquigley5869 Oh Man, 😁 I totally Forgot! Yes! Bungee Cords! 1973/74 ? I actually drill a hole in my "Tom Overlin" Swallowtail single fin. To put on an elastic leash with a leather strap! Lol! 😆Thanks for the memories. RQ69 🤙

  • @guyfitter3006
    @guyfitter3006 Рік тому +2

    Great work!

  • @WCANO626
    @WCANO626 Рік тому +3

    Nice interview- well done

  • @KaiCarbajal
    @KaiCarbajal Рік тому +5

    the man 🤙🏾

  • @TheMorganMonroeShow
    @TheMorganMonroeShow Рік тому +2

    #EddieWouldGo

  • @johnriddle499
    @johnriddle499 Рік тому +7

    If you think KS is scared, you havent followed his career. Never backed down from any challenge (winner of every Hawaiian big wave event by the way)

    • @JoeLinux2000
      @JoeLinux2000 Рік тому +1

      I don't see him as scared. As you point out, he's very experienced, and made a wise decision.

    • @kevinkhoy7171
      @kevinkhoy7171 Рік тому +3

      Kelly was just being generous. Letting his buddy compete. He's been there, he's done it! "Many Times"

    • @ajdahun
      @ajdahun Рік тому +1

      If you’re not feeling it; you’re not feeling it…

    • @kennyboyer6011
      @kennyboyer6011 Рік тому

      Not entirely true. he backed down on that perfect giant Fiji day. still the GOAT though.

    • @kennyboyer6011
      @kennyboyer6011 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/XtEewwjvbRs/v-deo.html

  • @rubberducky9925
    @rubberducky9925 Рік тому +1

    That's super solid of you Kelly👍🤙 ohana love 🙏💜✝️🦆🦆🦆 mahalos 🤙🌊💜

  • @russellkasprzyk4934
    @russellkasprzyk4934 Рік тому

    Endless respect for Kelly!

  • @JoeLinux2000
    @JoeLinux2000 Рік тому +5

    This surf is big, but not ideal. It's wise to let it pass, then end up severely injured

  • @danodonnell7218
    @danodonnell7218 Рік тому +1

    Kelly really is the GOAT!

  • @djpetenice
    @djpetenice Рік тому

    Class act all the way and honorable.

  • @poppawolf26
    @poppawolf26 Рік тому +2

    that was nice of Kelly to give up his spot

  • @clay2djm
    @clay2djm Рік тому

    Great story

  • @robbieogle8622
    @robbieogle8622 Рік тому

    Wise.

  • @hnttakata713
    @hnttakata713 Рік тому

    Kind Kelly Slater

  • @philipl.hankin6913
    @philipl.hankin6913 Рік тому

    Bobby Owens Son 👍

  • @danodonnell7218
    @danodonnell7218 Рік тому

    Hey Chris, remember that time Kelly gave up his spot at the Eddie? Shut up!!!!!

  • @adonijah7774
    @adonijah7774 Рік тому

    scade, bock, bock, bock

  • @hewlettwilliam4650
    @hewlettwilliam4650 Рік тому

    He should have given his spot to flip