Kelly Slater kicked off 2011 in the sorta circumstances he’s known for, surrounded by rumours of retirement. He's committed to the Quik Pro, but that's about it for now. "The waves at Snapper wake me up enough for motivation," says KS, "but I’d love to get another win at the Quiksilver Pro. It’ll either be a great way to go out, or a great way to start another campaign.”
When quizzed about his plans for the year, Slater was as non-committal as ever. “I can’t honestly answer any questions about the year right now. I’ve thought about doing a farewell aloha tour and saying bye, and I’ve thought about retiring after this event for real."
If Slater wins Snapper ASL finds it hard to believe he'll be able to walk away. Kelly's defending champ at four events. His main sponsor, and a company he is now a three percent stakeholder in, runs three more. The last of these, the Quiksilver Pro New York, boasts a million dollar kitty and is the closest thing he'll ever see to a home event, without Rip Curl taking The Search to Florida. ASL ain't buying any talk of retirement but enough speculation, here's a look at Kelly's quiver for Queensland.
From left to right:
1. 5’5″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ Wizard Sleeve, squash tail
2. 5’9″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ Semi Pro, rounded pin, a copy of his magic Semi Pro from his 10th World Title Campaign
3. 5’9″ x 18 3/8″ Semi Pro, with a slightly wider nose outline
4. 5’9″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 5/16″ “Combo Platter”, The Semi Pro-Whip. A board specifically blended for the bank at snapper. Swallow tail.
He's got more, but this is all the King was willing to make public. Pic blog.cisurfboards.com
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