I was just watching this video and it made me think of this thread. It does a nice job of describing
the kind of person Kelly Slater is and shows why he is so unique.
I've been surfing for over 35 years. It's not just a sport it's a lifestyle and yields a greater understanding of life and the world we live in. There is no disputing that Kelly Slater is the greatest competitive surfer ever and should be considered one of if not the greatest competitors of any sport, ever. Until " athlete " is defined using a set criteria, the title of " Greatest Athlete " will be subjective.
Watch this video to help form your own opinion
http://www.surfinglife.com.au/news/a...68-kells-bells