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Andy Irons

Kelly Slater & Pro Surfing: Till Death Do Us Part

Surfpolitik

Kelly Slater & Pro Surfing: Till Death Do Us Part

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Friday 14/06  73

In 2004 Kelly Slater held an event at Tavarua called 'Let's See It!', that featured select pro surfers and a bunch of celebrities. Together they spent a week on Tavarua competing in a series of unique contest formats devised by Slater. Whilst it sounds like a bit of fun in the sun - and no doubt the invited celebrities treated it that way - the event had a greater purpose. As Rod Brooks said, "It may have been the beginning of a new vision for him."

Priority Rules, OK?

Surfpolitik

Priority Rules, OK?

Surfpolitik
Stu Nettle
Thursday 14/03  71

It was the defining moment of the Quiksilver Pro final: Joel Parkinson, standing tall in a clean Kirra barrel, sticking his middle finger up at Kelly Slater who was just about to drop in on him.

Of course the photo has a back story...

Swellnet Sessions

Bruce Goes at Big Teahupoo

Steve Shearer
Sun 28 August 12:00am

It wasn't the expression session people had rallied the ASP for but Bruce Irons still found some solo time at Teahupoo. Bruce Irons, AI's younger brother, all alone in the endzone.

Photos by Steve Shearer.

More photos here or strap yourself in for an incredible highlights reel from this morning's session.

Swellnet Sessions

Bruce Goes at Big Teahupoo

Steve Shearer
Sun 28 August 12:00am

It wasn't the expression session people had rallied the ASP for but Bruce Irons still found some solo time at Teahupoo. Bruce Irons, AI's younger brother, all alone in the endzone.

Photos by Steve Shearer.

More photos here or strap yourself in for an incredible highlights reel from this morning's session.

Andy Irons Autopsy Report Delayed....Again

Swellnet Dispatch

Andy Irons Autopsy Report Delayed....Again

Swellnet Dispatch
Stu Nettle
Friday 20/05  9

The autopsy results of Andy Irons have been delayed for another thirty days at the request of his family.

In December 2010, a Texas judge approved his wife, Lyndie Irons', petition to postpone the release of the report until May 20th, citing the "intense news frenzy" and "innuendo of drug use" surrounding her husband's death.

Yesterday, the family asked for and was given another extension. The autopsy results are expected to be released on Monday, June 20th.

He Came From Outer Space - Part 1

Swellnet Dispatch

He Came From Outer Space - Part 1

Swellnet Dispatch
Steve Shearer
Wednesday 02/03  8

In the absence of any surfing action at Snapper Rocks The Outsider muses on Kelly's campaign last year and the mindset it took to achieve an historic tenth world title.

"Hold these hearts courageously, As we walk into this dark place, Stand steadfast beside me and see, That love is the Province: Of the Brave." - TV on the Radio 'Province'

September 2nd, 2010. Tahiti.

"What is he, a fucking alien? Look at the guy."