The Surfer's Journal Biographies Volume One: Tom Curren/Kelly Slater (VHS)
ClassificationsMovies & Film
Credit LineOpper Sports Productions
Object numberMAF.216
DescriptionTom Curren and Kelly Slater are the most important figures in the last twenty years. Both surfers dominated their eras competitively, Curren in the 80's, Kelly in the 90's. Both exhibited innate natural ability and wave knowledge; and between the two of them, they amassed an unprecedented nine world titles. In so doing, first Curren, then Slater, lifted American professional surfing to the peak from the self-doubting doldrums imposed by the brassy Australian and South African dominance in the 1970's. As World Champion, Curren was a shy and elusive yet hugely influential figure who let his brilliant wave riding do his talking. In contrast, while Slater's surfing defined a new era, on land he transcended the surf scene to become a pop cultural icon on magazine covers and the worl'd most watched TV seriw.On View
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