There isn't a surfer out there, past or present, whose sheer dominance is even close to that of Kelly Slater. Since cutting his teeth with old school veterans Tom Carroll, Martin Potter, Derek Ho and a host of others too numerous to list, the prodigious Slater walked away with his first ASP World Title in 1992 and quickly led surfing into the twenty-first century. He conquered the '90s and almost effortlessly placed six ASP world title trophies on his mantle (See Career for stats). After taking a brief sabbatical from touring (1999-2001), he dropped back into competition to face off against the new guard of competitors like Andy Irons, Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson. Proving he hadn't lost his touch, Slater stole crowns No. 7 and 8 in 2005 and 2006. After watching Australian Mick Fanning take the ASP World Title in 2007, an unstoppable Slater bitzed the start of the 2008 season, winning 5 out of the first 7 events and claiming ASP World Title No. 9 in Spain.

There's always a media frenzy surrounding Slater, focusing on everything from the celebrities he dates to rumors of how long he'll stay on tour. Mystery shrouds his every move, but it's no secret that he's the best surfer of all time, like the Michael Jordan of basketball or the Tiger Woods of golf. His charity work is abundant for organizations such as Life Rolls On, SurfAid, and the Space Coast Early Intervention Center. Whether on the ASP World Tour as a competitor or traipsing the world in search of the perfect wave, Slater will continue to be a strong presence in the world of surfing.

weight: 160 lbs (72.5 kilos)

height: 5'9" (175 cm)

stance: Regular (natural) foot

sponsors: Quiksilver wetsuits and clothing, Boost Mobile, FCS fins and Komunity Project accessories

shapers: Al Merrick

quiver: A 5'10", 6'1", 6'3" and 6'6" when on the road

favorite waves: Kirra and Pipe

favorite maneuvers: Airs and barrels

favorite surfers: Tom Curren, Tom Carroll, Mark Occhilupo, Martin Potter, Andy Irons and Shane Dorian

2008 Rating: 1

2008 Points: 8042

2008 earnings: $185,100.00

Career earnings: $1,772,905.00

highest world tour rating: ASP World Champion in 1992, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '05, '06 and '08

elite inception: 1991 was Kelly's rookie year on the ASP World Tour

years on the ASP World Tour: 2008 will be Kelly's 14th year on the elite tour

sabbatical: Kelly went into semi-retirement from 1999 to 2002 before committing to the tour full-time again in 2003

rating by year:
2008: 1st
2007: 3rd
2006: 1st
2005: 1st
2004: 3rd
2003: 2nd
1998: 1st
1997: 1st
1996: 1st
1995: 1st
1994: 1st
1993: 6th
1992: 1st

reel deal: "Jesse's Story" (2007), "High Water" (2007), "Hawaii: Next Millennium" (2007), "Letting Go" (2006), "Pipeline Masters" (2006), "A Brokedown Melody" (2004), "Life Rolls On" (2004), "The Big Bounce" (2004), "Blue Horizon" (2004), "Riding Giants" (2004), "Step Into Liquid" (2003), "Jack Johnson: The September Sessions" (2003), "Hit & Run" (2000), "Thicker Than Water" (2000), "The Endless Summer 2" (1994), "Style = Shred Plus Soul" (1993), "One Ten: Two Forty" (1993)

drama: Kelly played the Jeep owner on "One Night at McCool's" (2001), was the television host of "H3O" (1995), and played Jimmy Slade on "Baywatch" (1992-93).) .... Jeep Owner, "H3O" (1995) TV Series - Host, "Baywatch" Jimmy Slade (4 episodes, 1992-1993), In 1999 he appeared alongside Garbage singer Shirley Manson in the promotional video for the Garbage single "You Look So Fine". He played a man washed up on a sea shore, rescued by Manson.

manuscript: Kelly's biography, "Pipe Dreams: A Surfer's Journey" was published in 2003

listen up: Kelly hosted a satellite radio program called "K-OS" on Sirius for awhile and also listen up: host of K-OS on Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 28 ' Faction. Kelly released the album titled "Songs from the Pipe" with his band Surfers (Rob Machado and Peter King were also members) in 1998. An avid guitarist, Kelly's, Songs from the Pipe, 1998, he's also jammed onstage with the likes of Eddie Vedder, The Beautiful Girls, Jack Johnson and, Ben Harper

video games: Slater's been involved in two video game projects: "Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer" (2002), and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3" (2001)

honor roll: Nine-time ASP World Champion, youngest world champ (age 20), oldest world champ (age 34), only surfer to score a 'Perfect 20' heat total (Tahiti, 2005), most elite tour wins in pro surfing history (39), record five time Pipeline Masters Champion (1992, '94, '95, '96 and '99) and two time Triple Crown Champion (1995, '98)

elite tour victories: (39)
Boost Mobile Pro, Trestles, California, USA (2008)
Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, J-Bay, South Africa (2008)
Globe Pro Fiji, Tavarua, Fiji (2008)
Rip Curl Pro, Bells Beach, Australia (2008)
Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast, Australia (2008)
Boost Mobile Pro, Trestles, California, USA (2007)
Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast, Australia (2006)
Rip Curl Pro, Bells Beach, Australia (2006)
Billabong Pro, Teahupoo, Taiarapu, Tahiti (2005)
Globe World Tour Fiji, Tavarua/Namotu Fiji (2005)
Billabong Pro J-Bay, Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (2005)
Boost Mobile Pro, Trestles, California ,USA (2005)
Santa Catarina Pro, Florianopolis, Brazil (2003)
Billabong Pro, Mundaka, Euskadi, Spain (2003)
Billabong Pro J-Bay, Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (2003)
Billabong Pro, Teahupoo, Taiarapu, Tahiti (2003)
Gotcha Pro Tahiti, Teahupoo,Tahiti (2000)
Mountain Pipe Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (1999)
Billabong Pro, Kirra, Gold Coast, Australia (1998)
Rio Surf Pro, Barra Beach, Brazil (1997)
Marui Pro, Torami Beach, Chiba, Japan (1997)
Tokushima pro, Tokushima, Japan (1997)
Billabong pro, Kirra, Gold Coast, Australia (1997)
Coke Classic, Mobile, NSW, Australia (1997)
Chiemsee Pipe Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (1996)
Quiksilver Surf masters, Biarritz, France (1996)
Rip Curl Pro, Graviere, Hossegor, France (1996)
US Open, Huntington Beach, California, USA (1996)
CSI/Billabong Pro, Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa (1996)
Rip Curl Pro, St. Leu, Reunion Island (1996)
Coke Classic, Mobile, NSW Australia (1996)
Chiemsee Pipe Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii (1995)
Quiksilver Pro, East Java, Indonesia (1995)
Chiemsee Pipe Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (1994)
Gotcha Lacanau Pro, Lacanau Beach, France (1994)
Rip Curl Pro, Bell's Beach, Victoria, Australia (1994)
Marui Pro, Herbara Beach, Chiba, Japan (1993)
Marui Masters, Pipeline, Hawaii, USA (1992)
Rip Curl Pro Landes, Hossegor, France (1992)