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Slater: Best Athlete of All Time?Is Kelly Slater the greatest athlete of all time? 49 elite ASP World Tour victories, 11 ASP World Titles, surely his competitive accomplishments go unmatched in the world of surfing, and when you stack Slater’s dominance up amongst the rest of sporting’s greats, the result is the same. Slater’s winning history over the last 20 years dwarfs the competition and Quiksilver recently broke down traditional sporting greats to put Slater up against the rest. What do you think? Do you think Kelly Slater’s the best the sporting world has ever seen? Check out the link below to see Quiksilver’s detailed comparison of Kelly’s accomplishments. FULL REPORT: PRIME TIME: BallitoIt’s time for the Mr. Price Pro Ballito again! Last year’s event saw perfect barrels which culminated in a showdown between Patrick Gudauskas and John John Florence where the Californian came out on top. This year, elite ASP WCT surfer and South Africa’s top ranked talent Jordy Smith is on the hunt to bring the Mr. Price Pro Ballito crown back home. In addition to Smith, 12 additional ASP WCT surfers are in the draw, guaranteeing a top-notch event at this year’s Mr. Price Pro! FULL REPORT: My Style with Josh KerrJosh Kerr has become a trend setter in surfing. Both his style in and out of the water are original and the fan favorite’s actions rarely go unnoticed. Recently, STAB Magazine caught up with the natural-footer to get his thoughts on everything from his favorite waves to his favorite trunks. Paul Mitchell Supergirl Pro Confirmed A new addition has been added to the ASP schedule, with the ASP 6-Star Paul Mitchell Supergirl Pro officially confirmed this August in Oceanside, California. The women’s event will be a crucial one for ladies looking to join the ASP Top 17, with WCT surfers outside of the bubble and up-and-comers alike looking to assert themselves on the ASP World Ranking prior to the year’s end. The Paul Mitchell Supergirl Pro will run from August 9 through 12. FULL REPORT: SATA Airlines Azores Pro Confirmed for 2012The ASP will return to the idyllic Azores islands this year with both men’s and women’s 6-Star events. For the first time in the event’s history, the men and women will share separate waiting periods, guaranteeing the best possible conditions for both divisions. The men’s event is slated to run from September 4 through 9 while the women’s event will run later in the month, from September 27 through 30. FULL REPORT: | | |