Some Sad News to hit the Surfing World Today.
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:06 pm
Wait to the wires to hit. Hint... A.I.
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Some Sad News to hit the Surfing World Today.
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Wait to the wires to hit. Hint... A.I.
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:11 pm
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:26 pm
Tragic. Condolences to all friends and family.
RIP
RIP
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:50 pm
Heart breaking, unbeliveably tragic news. Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family AI.
RIP
RIP
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:54 pm
i'm in shock....so tragic
Moe me ka maluhia Andy
Moe me ka maluhia Andy
Andy Irons
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:33 pm
Just saw this online...so very, very sad. He seemed so stoked on his win at Teauhopoo. And with a child on the way. Thoughts and prayers to the Irons family.
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:33 pm
Sad new indeed ...
An amazing surfer on his day ... and oh so competitive ... brutally so.
Seemed to loose the plot there before he took a short break ... returned with a new found fire and passion.
Things were starting to come together ... good form resulting in a recent win ... a newfound love for his competitors ... family life ... contentment.
And BAM its gone in the blink of an eye ...
Vale Andy Irons ...July 24,1978 - November 2, 2010 ... 32 years young ... too young ... too soon ... may you rest in peace.
An amazing surfer on his day ... and oh so competitive ... brutally so.
Seemed to loose the plot there before he took a short break ... returned with a new found fire and passion.
Things were starting to come together ... good form resulting in a recent win ... a newfound love for his competitors ... family life ... contentment.
And BAM its gone in the blink of an eye ...
Vale Andy Irons ...July 24,1978 - November 2, 2010 ... 32 years young ... too young ... too soon ... may you rest in peace.
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:50 pm
So very sorry to here this, my prayers go out to his family.........
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:34 pm
Rest in peace andy
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:48 pm
Very sad news indeed. Got to see him interviewed after his win at Teahupu, he was so happy to win that one and be back on the tour.
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:07 pm
Not trying to place blame, but man it makes you realize how lucky KenH was because people were looking out for him.
How does a guy like AI quit a surf contest because he is sick, take a plane home, but has to get off half way there because he can't go any farther because he is sick, and STILL doesn't end up in the hospital
Was he alone, did he travel with a friend?
How does a guy like AI quit a surf contest because he is sick, take a plane home, but has to get off half way there because he can't go any farther because he is sick, and STILL doesn't end up in the hospital
Was he alone, did he travel with a friend?some sad news to hit the surfing world today
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:00 pm
Very sad indeed a great surfer
condolences to his family and friends
R.I.P Andy
condolences to his family and friends
R.I.P Andy
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:13 pm
Very sad news.
And a reminder to any travellers. If you feel a bit shitty, headachey, tired, think it'll pass if you sleep it off... tell someone to check on you frequently. With dengue, you can get in to bed and not have the strength to get out again when you realise it's serious. My surfing buddy and colleague (also an Andy) got admitted to hospital last week after going in with a sore throat. His bloods showed his platelet count was about 50. A little longer and he could've been bleeding out.
RIP Andy Irons
And a reminder to any travellers. If you feel a bit shitty, headachey, tired, think it'll pass if you sleep it off... tell someone to check on you frequently. With dengue, you can get in to bed and not have the strength to get out again when you realise it's serious. My surfing buddy and colleague (also an Andy) got admitted to hospital last week after going in with a sore throat. His bloods showed his platelet count was about 50. A little longer and he could've been bleeding out.
RIP Andy Irons
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:29 pm
Yes, shocking and sad news!! Prayers for Andy's wife and family in this most difficult time. I agree Mike, if only he had been able to get to a hospital it may have made a difference.
Here's a great shot of Andy as Sunset I found on Surfline before I went to the North Shore a couple of weeks ago. Charging!! It's pic #5 ...
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/check ... /photos/1/
Here's a great shot of Andy as Sunset I found on Surfline before I went to the North Shore a couple of weeks ago. Charging!! It's pic #5 ...
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/check ... /photos/1/
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:51 pm
Just goes to show the rest of us mere mortals, nobody is safe.
I consider myself very fortunate to have made it to 50
A coupla favorite life motto's of mine....
Your dead too long &
Work is what gets in the way of having a good time.
My heart goes out to his friends and family.
Even if i get to surf half the waves someone like Andy Irons surfed in his short life, i will die happy. And i've been surfing for longer than he lived.
He's probably pulling in with Capt. Goodvibes right now. R.I.P
I consider myself very fortunate to have made it to 50
A coupla favorite life motto's of mine....
Your dead too long &
Work is what gets in the way of having a good time.
My heart goes out to his friends and family.
Even if i get to surf half the waves someone like Andy Irons surfed in his short life, i will die happy. And i've been surfing for longer than he lived.
He's probably pulling in with Capt. Goodvibes right now. R.I.P