@grahambensinger: Kelly Slater’s mom sold her prized banjo for a few hundred dollars so he could chase a world championship. Years later, he realizes the instrument may have been worth around $30,000 and the sacrifice meant far more than he understood at the time. #kellyslater
$500 a week in the '80s was like $2,000 a week today. the '90s was like $1,100 a week today. that's not bad
2026-07-03 01:04:37
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joeldulac :
iam glade he appreciates everything he has
He was never nice to me out in the water but i definitely looked up to him.
2026-07-11 18:23:21
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Spamuel :
$500/month in 1980 is equivalent to 62k/yr in 2026 (on the low end)
2026-07-03 16:47:44
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Kerry :
One his most admirable qualities is how humble he is
2026-07-03 13:34:22
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behindblueeyes :
I've known Kelly since mid 80s, many morning surfing C.B.P, Tables, Officers Club, Spanish House and Sebastian Inlet. Just an all atound awesome person. So happy for his success. Haven't seen him for many years after moving from C.B. Most supportive family Mom Judy, brother Sean and Stephen are all great people.
2026-07-04 13:25:46
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Doon :
hometown boy! way to go Kelly, we're all proud of you!
2026-07-03 18:17:24
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Lisa Schlaeg :
Nice so open and honest and so raw
2026-07-03 03:04:02
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Elew :
I’ve loved him for so long I’m so happy he is still on the game
2026-08-24 23:26:45
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❌SUNGAZER❌ :
Props to mom.. 🥰
2026-07-03 15:11:09
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BzDave :
His grandma rented a unit from us in the 90s in Cocoa Beach on A1A.
2026-08-23 22:57:41
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tiktoktr :
thank you Kelly
2026-08-05 04:39:26
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Cbell :
Awesome dude…. Florida boy ❤️
2026-07-03 02:08:30
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rschmidtpe :
Definitely an immortal GOAT.. Basically Kelly with his 11 World Championships is in a Rare League like Michael Phelps with 33 and Rafa Nadal with 14 at the French Open..
2026-07-03 20:50:34
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chichi :
That’s love
2026-07-03 01:50:41
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Miles Long :
So humble 🤙🏼
2026-07-02 23:55:03
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jmckenzieintegrity :
Meet Kelly in Daytona Beach surfing a hurricane and he was the greatest human being ever being I’m an absolute nobody.
2026-07-06 03:49:43
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Scott Hiscoe :
Kelly’s such an inspiration 🥰
2026-07-04 01:40:28
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Unko Dude :
Your a good soul brahdah
2026-07-03 01:30:16
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ggirlprivateaccount :
So sweet
2026-07-06 23:43:24
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jcsoup :
What brand is that hat?
2026-07-03 21:20:19
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JD :
Seems like a decent guy who knows where he came from..
2026-07-04 11:56:37
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Alfred Blouin :
Moms are the real heroes
2026-07-05 22:06:13
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Floridaboy45 :
I almost cried so did he I think
2026-07-03 02:20:08
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Mikey :
A good person
2026-07-03 02:37:25
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