“To me the high-five symbolized what’s good about surfing.” –Kelly Slater

What a beautiful moment. Take a trip down memory lane with surf great Kelly Slater as he recounts putting it up top with Rob Machado during the 1995 Pipeline Masters.  Gotta love when the stoke transcends competition. 

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....