434 Words From Kelly Slater On The WSL Finals Criteria & Why It Is Silly    - Stab Mag

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434 Words From Kelly Slater On The WSL Finals Criteria & Why It Is Silly   

“Pushing airs doesn’t necessarily push innovation, if that’s the intention.”

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