What Youth sat down with the champ, Kelly Slater, to discuss a few things that are going on in that noble noggin of his. Yes, I said noble. It’s true; Slater is an intellectual dude whose insight is as profound as his surfing. A surflosopher, so to speak. It must be from all that non-GMO, organic kale and açaí berries he guzzles down everyday. If this video doesn’t convince you, watch part 1 and part 2 of The Inertia’s headspace with Kelly Slater. In What Youth’s interview Slater discusses his unyielding aspiration of improving all facets of his surfing, which, according to Kelly, is the only thing that keeps surfing interesting and relevant. To Kelly, progression includes winning his 12th World Title, riding the biggest wave of his life, getting the best barrel of his life, and coming up with a new board design that feels better than anything he’s ever ridden. The guy can’t stop and won’t stop. He’s like fine wine; he just keeps getting better with age.
