Kelly Slater in FOCUS (The Momentum Files)

In what other sport would the current world champ put himself inside a trash can and allow himself to be rolled down the hill by his friends?

Surfing is fun. These movies were all in the spirit of fun. Fun...and competition. Who had the best section. Who had the best maneuvers. And, yes, who had the best skit.

By this point, the Momentum Generation was finding their crew, their rhythm, and their place in the world. Everyone knew the final section was the best section. And everyone knew Kelly Slater was the man to beat, both in and out of a jersey. Or a trashcan.

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