SL9ER

Today is looking good for 8 time asp world champion Kelly Slater, today he will be going to 9 world championships and will be officially renamed sl9er. Donkey Patrol had a chance to speak with Kelly this morning prior to his round 3 title winning heat against wildcard Eneko Acero. This is what he had to say.

DP: So Kelly, how have you prepared for this moment here in Spain?

KS: Well, I have been training with the smythe on my paddling and this new condor move, so I feel pretty confident.

DP: And what about your strategy going up against a wild card in round 3? Wild cards seem to have your number don't they?

KS: Surfing against wild cards is always a new challenge b/c in many cases I have never seen them surf before and they have nothing to loose going into a heat. I love being an underdog, so i envy their position.

KS: I have also been doing some paddle battle drills with the viper which could be good or bad, lets just say I hope I don't get an interference call for paddle jockeying.

DP: Are the rumors true about the 10 million dollar bonus from quiksilver if you win 10 world titles?

KS: I cannot confirm or deny that, I can tell you that surfing has never been about money for me. I love this game.

DP: What about Florida? what do you think of it now that you have traveled the world and can live anywhere you want?

KS: Florida and New Jersey are the two armpits of our great nation. I hate Florida, its hot, humid, buggy, there's no surf, the gene pool is missing chromosomes.. It would be great if I were a nascar driver or a professional hunter or wanted to advocate inbreeding but I am a surfer, so Florida blows.