Last week we brought you news of Kelly Slater’s split from his long-term sponsor Quicksilver. This week, Quicksilver published a video to say thanks, and it’s a tear jerker.

“Quiksilver made a lovely farewell video for the guy. I haven't cried this much since the last episode of Friends.” CW. They’re about right, and we’re all really sad to see Kelly go. Read the article with all the details in last weeks article here, or to hear Kelly’s side of the story, have a read of his official statement below...

“They've supported me through good times and bad, personal hardships and competitive triumphs, and never wavered in backing my choices and desires in all that time. The memories I have of joining the team and becoming like brothers with my heroes and team riders Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones and making lifelong friendships with Stephen Bell and others has fulfilled my life exponentially."

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