“Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes“ is a rare look at a side of Kelly the public doesn’t always get to see. Often, we’ll just see the highlight reels. The flashy moments that catch the eyes. But those flashy moments are generally the result of a lot of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Without all that hard work, when the flashy moments are presented, they could be wasted.
In the latest episode of the show, Kelly Slater heads to Miyazaki, Japan for the first time since 1990 to compete with Team USA for a spot in the upcoming Olympics. It reminds him of a time in his life where the pressures of being the GOAT weren’t in his life yet.