Kelly Slater Wins Volcom Fiji Pro 2013 Surf Contest
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Kelly Slater once again finds himself ranked #1 in the ASP World Tour Ratings, a very familiar spot for him. In waves of consequence, when it matters most, Slater has the ability to switch into a higher gear than anyone else on tour. His display of surfing prowess in this contest was simply astounding. Check out the video highlights in the linked feature. Kelly surfed a perfect heat in the Quarter Finals of the event. This feat has only been accomplished 4 times previously in the history of the ASP, and this is the second one for Kelly. Perhaps the finest moment of the contest was during Kelly’s acceptance speech, when he acknowledged the birth of his brother’s new baby. He had to leave Florida a few days before the baby came and actually missed his Round One heat attempting to remain there as long as possible.:
“What a day,” Slater said. “That was insane. When we started out in the Final, Mick had position and I was a little deep, but the next one was unbelievable. I want to dedicate this to my brother and his wife and their new kid Van. He told me that if I missed the birth of his son, that I’d better win, so this is for you.”