Open of surfing back to back in front of thousands of huntington beach surf fans, it became clear that a new sort of champion was in the making. Andy irons was born 1978 in lihue, kauai, the son of californiaraised surfercarpenter phil irons, who moved to kauai in. Kelly slater one of andy irons greatest surf rivals is opening up about the sudden passing of his friend. I understand surfings code of silence on andy irons. The best surfing videos from the worlds greatest pro and free surfers. Andy irons, who arrived on surfings elite tour in 1998, blended power with innovative and technical aerial maneuvers. The untold story of andy irons teton gravity research. Jul 09, 2011 short movie bout surf legend andy irons teachin us how to surf. Jul 10, 2011 short movie bout surf legend andy irons teachin us how to surf. Andy irons was one of the worlds best competitive surfers.
Forever in our hearts, andy irons will live on as one of our sports most legendary figures. High quality andy irons surfing videos and clips to enjoy on your phone or tv. Kelly slater and andy irons invited some of their childhood heros and best friends along on the trip to fiji for the making of a. The ai most committed performance award was conceived in honor of the late andy irons, beloved billabong team rider, threetime world champion, and multiple winner at teahupoo. The andy irons story is a documentary film that focuses on the true, untold story of one of the. Nov 04, 2010 andy irons, surf champion, is dead at 32. Andy s connection with surfer magazine extended well beyond simply being its subject matter. Donnie and the del chords i found heaven rare brooklyn doo wop r. Kelly slater recalls the night he fought andy irons in fiji youtube. The untold story of andy s life serves to tear down the myths associated with these two ferocious diseases. Andy came from humble beginnings on the north shore of kauai and rose through the ranks to international surf stardom.
Kissed by god is a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of threetime world champion surfer. Andy ironss surfer profile career statistics surfagram. A 3 times world champion made famous by his epic battles with kelly slater. An insight into one of the best surfers who tragically died in 2010. The 32yearold had checked in after pulling out of a world surfing. On june 10, the tarrant county medical examiners office issued a press release below while making the complete autopsy available ahead of schedule after the irons family chose to consent to release. In november 2010, the surfing superstar andy irons died mysteriously in a dallas. Apr 24, 2018 when it was announced almost two years ago a documentary was in the works that would attempt to tell the story of the late andy irons 19782010, many in the surf world were skeptical of just how honest the film would be in depicting andys conflicted character. Concise and to the point, this video will have you surfing in no time. The day thenpublisher rick irons sat me down in his office to welcome me to the team i knew the family and the magazine were inextricably linked. The fundamentals with 3x world champion andy irons.
I surf because andy irons did november 2, 2011 andy has touched many peoples hearts whether you surfed or didnt, he was a humble man that would help you with anything you needed down to the shirt off his back, one year today we lost a great man but he will never be forgotten, rest in peace up there big guy, keep rippin. But a traction pad will help you power through cuts and hold on in big spins. Threetime world champion surfer andy irons quietly battled bipolar disorder and opioid addiction throughout his life demons that millions of others combat. He grew up and learned to surf north shore in kauai, hawaii. Learn to surf with 3x word champion andy irons 2008. Andy irons death still surrounded by mystery as surfing. This week surfer will be featuring several outtakes from slaters. That said, surf music is a great way to learn the guitar. Irons death in 2010 from a drugrelated heart attack shocked the surf world and made international headlines. For example, penetration will get you to play the same riff in three places on the neck in three octaves.
You can download from itunes here and learn more about the film at. And you can think of the threepiece design as a means to spread his legacy on your board. The fundamentals is sure to make you think, laugh, and. Watch the latest online surf videos with incredible waves in stunning surf spots. The surfing handbook makes a number of product recommendations, and for some of those we create affiliate links, meaning that we make a commission on any sales referred from this site. Andy struggled with the same demons that millions of people worldwide battle with daily. Jun 07, 2018 like andy irons memory, sometimes i worry about my fathers legacy, but i know what he meant to me.
Nov 02, 2011 the story of andy irons may likely never feel good to us whether you were his friend and you miss him or you have a strong judgment about his shortcomings and it made you angry. You can download from itunes here and learn more about the film at teton gravity researchs site at. Bipolar disorder and addiction as seen through the life of threetime world champion surfer andy irons. Cozumel surfing diane youtube learn to surf in mexico. He was a hero to literally millions of kids who surfed and who didnt surf around the world, and to. Irons married lyndie dupuis on november 25, 2007 in princeville, kauai. Recalls the night he fought andy irons in fiji surfer. The world has lost an amazing person and surfer this week.
But outside all the victories andy s life started to take a turn and his fire was starting to go out. This is the unfiltered life story of threetime world champion surfer andy irons. The story of andy irons may likely never feel good to us whether you were his friend and you miss him or you have a strong judgment about his shortcomings and it. Andy irons, a threetime world champion surfer, died in 2010 at the age of 32 after battling bipolar disorder and opioid addiction. Searching for the truth about andy irons surfer magazine. Just sit back and take in dusty payne, andy irons, and an oldiebutgoodie from the crew here at witchs rock surf camp dusty payne destroying for volcom. Andy irons autopsy results released surf news, fantasy. You can download from itunes here as well as several other media outlet. The perfect instructional video for beginning surfers.
This enables us to keep the site up and running we stand behind everything we recommend on this site. Volume 001 in this collectors series focuses on the basics while all skill levels will find helpful tips on surf. Like andy irons memory, sometimes i worry about my fathers legacy, but i know what he meant to me. Just want to be clear though play surf guitar, but be a guitarist. Fathom events, the orchard, and teton gravity research international bring the untold story of world champion surfer, andy irons, to cinemas nationwide for a special onenight event in kissed by god. Documentary reveals struggles and triumphs of world. To learn more about the films digital release, visit teton gravity researchs. New trailer for andy irons documentary surfer magazine. Its been five years since news broke that hawaiian surfing champion andy irons had been found dead in a dallas motel room. Nov 03, 2010 kelly slater one of andy irons greatest surf rivals is opening up about the sudden passing of his friend.
I understand surfings code of silence on andy irons through. Kissed by god, the directors steve and todd jones accumulated hours of emotional interview footage of andy s archrival, 11x world champion kelly slater telling all. Andy irons, 3time world champion surfer who lived at the extremes of emotion, chased success only to be faced with challenges on shore. He has won 3 world titles and 20 championship tour events.
Kelly slater on andy irons competitiveness youtube. Nov 02, 2016 thanks to a collection of those closest to him, including lyndie irons, kelly slater and kai garcia, andy s full story is finally being addressed in the upcoming documentary, andy. People were quick to judge andy and i wanted to explain why he was the way he was, lyndie added. Irons, from hawaii, was an entrant in the rip curl pro search world championship tour event currently being held in puerto rico, but he was forced to withdraw from the competition through illness.
Andy irons is one of the worlds greatest ever surfers. She was seven months pregnant with their first child at the time of his death. Kissed by god 2018 a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of threetime world champion surfer andy irons. He influenced a generation through the public lens as a wild, young phenom, who came to be known as the peoples champion. Andy irons autopsy results released surfer magazine. Kelly slater in short film cypher vision surf by thesessionsurf. According to kelly slater, andy irons and tom curren.