Andy's life and progression to champion is one of the great sport stories. And his style is unmatched; raw power, fierce and unrelenting aggression combined with grace and flow. To come up in the middle of Kelly's technical reign of dominance, and shred it is so radical, and it was that fire that forged him into the hero he became.
all these judgemental pricks. everyone does something, how many had the pressure on them this guy did or could come close to doing what he did. loved your style. class act Mr Irons. RIP e rangatira
Specifically..the 2004 World Surfing Championships..there was absolutely NOBODY...that was close to Andy Irons. He was doing Aerials, floaters, EVERYTHING a surfer could do, and then some, during that time. He blew everyone away.. including Kelly. He was just destroyed, and admitted it. During the 2003 Championships, when it came down to the last event, at Oahu..North Shore (Irons home grounds), Slater said not only did he feel an unbelievable amount of pressure...he said Irons was just being a stud on his board, and caved into the pressure. Irons WAS the greatest Surfer of his time. He also ALWAYS had little bro Bruce pushing his abilities to the max too. The competition between those two, personal competition, was unreal!! Bruce is more a free surfer, and video maker. But...just like big bro Andy, and about ALL their buddies at the North Shore (Wolfpack..), they succumbed to brutal opioid Addiction. Stay away from that shit at ALL cost!! It WILL steal your Soul. I'm an Opioid Addiction Counselor, AND a Bail/Fugitive Recovery Agent, and I know all about it.. personally, and professionally. RIP Andy...By the way, Andy had the 2005 Championships STOLEN from his grasp. There was absolutely....no way..he deserved the 9.5 score he got on his last wave....He went up and down 4 times on the wave, and fell on the fifth. He shouldn't have gotten ANYTHING....over a 8.5 on that particular wave. If THAT high. Total bullshit. Slater said the same thing HIMSELF...That would have given Irons 4 Championships...in a row.
Before people go running their mouths about him being an addict remember it only takes one injury which I think is what happened to A I. To become an opiate addict. Bible says let those who think thet stand take heed lest they fall. He's passed on and left behind a brilliant career and a legacy of being one of the baddest ass surfers to ever live.
Y'all fan remember Andy for anything remember him for one thing his attitude,he believed he could beat Kelly,held it and follow thru,just like he said that ain't no box of chocolates,most guys go out yeah yeah 5 minutes later their brain going he's killin it I'm done I'm done,u can't go know where with that mind set...piece out.I'm just watching all these vids that keep coming up on my phone so I can see Andy do some more sick surfing,that crest ride takes my damn breath away every time he holds that shit up there I can't believe it.
Irony I quote " When your wise enough to know how lucky you are to be alive, you're wise enough to die" author unknown. Andy clearly had become wise. It's very very sad that he passed away. 7.5 years since this was posted, it still draws comments.
Not for nothing but this guy is way cooler than Kelly! These words about being kissed by God moved me! I’m learning how to surf and that’s the best kind of advice. To keep me practicing and learning to surf.
I actually shed a tear when he perished. I have lost so many in my career; but his was avoidable and certain. We got his six; but he dusted himself off. That's hard to take
maybe he was high but he is more reala md honest than all the others, F U and your juidgements. What have you done for the surfing cmmunity? Can you legit challenge Kelly Slater? STFU if not. RIP Andy, we miss you more and more as time goes by...
Legend. Still missed. Rest easy brother.
Andy always spoke from the heart, he never sugar coated anything.
Legends never die! RIP
AI Forever, true surfers know whats up.
New gen surfers: Andy's lines were the best.
Rest in Heaven Andy
Andy we miss you.
forever young RIP Andy irons
Gotta apreciate how honest he was . Raw .
Best surfer I’ve ever seen in 50yrs. Never would blow a dude, so my opinion is legit. Andy Irons is the best surfer I’ve ever seen.
RIP Andy😢😭
Andy's life and progression to champion is one of the great sport stories. And his style is unmatched; raw power, fierce and unrelenting aggression combined with grace and flow. To come up in the middle of Kelly's technical reign of dominance, and shred it is so radical, and it was that fire that forged him into the hero he became.
Well said
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all these judgemental pricks.
everyone does something, how many had the pressure on them this guy did or could come close to doing what he did.
loved your style. class act Mr Irons.
RIP e rangatira
It's sad how he finally understood the meaning of unconditional love and than died ..
A.I. Forever!! ❤
Wild in the waves.
Specifically..the 2004 World Surfing Championships..there was absolutely NOBODY...that was close to Andy Irons. He was doing Aerials, floaters, EVERYTHING a surfer could do, and then some, during that time. He blew everyone away.. including Kelly. He was just destroyed, and admitted it. During the 2003 Championships, when it came down to the last event, at Oahu..North Shore (Irons home grounds), Slater said not only did he feel an unbelievable amount of pressure...he said Irons was just being a stud on his board, and caved into the pressure. Irons WAS the greatest Surfer of his time. He also ALWAYS had little bro Bruce pushing his abilities to the max too. The competition between those two, personal competition, was unreal!! Bruce is more a free surfer, and video maker. But...just like big bro Andy, and about ALL their buddies at the North Shore (Wolfpack..), they succumbed to brutal opioid Addiction. Stay away from that shit at ALL cost!! It WILL steal your Soul. I'm an Opioid Addiction Counselor, AND a Bail/Fugitive Recovery Agent, and I know all about it.. personally, and professionally. RIP Andy...By the way, Andy had the 2005 Championships STOLEN from his grasp. There was absolutely....no way..he deserved the 9.5 score he got on his last wave....He went up and down 4 times on the wave, and fell on the fifth. He shouldn't have gotten ANYTHING....over a 8.5 on that particular wave. If THAT high. Total bullshit. Slater said the same thing HIMSELF...That would have given Irons 4 Championships...in a row.
Exactly! Andy won in South Africa 2005 as well! 4 times World Champion! FOREVER AI!
A.I Forever♥
AI forever--my favorite surfer of all time. Absolute legend. Still can't believe that he's gone. Love to him
morocco nice place for surf you should visited
I actualy never knew Andy was this awsome. What a guy.
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Legend
even in paradise your the best surfer man ;)
Before people go running their mouths about him being an addict remember it only takes one injury which I think is what happened to A I. To become an opiate addict. Bible says let those who think thet stand take heed lest they fall. He's passed on and left behind a brilliant career and a legacy of being one of the baddest ass surfers to ever live.
His life resumed basically in opiate stroke...
@@ze2004 opiate stoke*
wish you were still here for your wife and son and family
legend fly in the champagne charger hawaii 5 0
R.I.P Andy Irons, Forever my favorite surfer
legendddd rest in peace buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
now when i get that feeling i don't say i've been kiss by God i say I've been kiss by Andy Irons!!
And Sean Collins is with him. Surf in Peace guys. AI Forever. Live Like Sion.
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Wish I got to meet him, seemed like such a cool cat.
Still hard to believe Andy's gone. RIP
RIP Andy Irons!
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I hear you my Brother...God Bless...
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Amazing
Forever...
My man....
Andy was the man!!!
god bless you A.I
RIP. Rip In Peace. Andy Forever.
A i forever loved
can't believe this only got few hundred likes... RIP AI !!!
Y'all fan remember Andy for anything remember him for one thing his attitude,he believed he could beat Kelly,held it and follow thru,just like he said that ain't no box of chocolates,most guys go out yeah yeah 5 minutes later their brain going he's killin it I'm done I'm done,u can't go know where with that mind set...piece out.I'm just watching all these vids that keep coming up on my phone so I can see Andy do some more sick surfing,that crest ride takes my damn breath away every time he holds that shit up there I can't believe it.
Rest In Peace buddy 😪🙏🏼
R.I.P. Bruda
A.I Forever
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Andy forever
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I like Kelly. But I love Andy.
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I wish I could have met Andy he is such a role model for channeling his bipolar through surfing and being stoked by making other people happy
Irony I quote " When your wise enough to know how lucky you are to be alive, you're wise enough to die" author unknown. Andy clearly had become wise. It's very very sad that he passed away.
7.5 years since this was posted, it still draws comments.
RIP Big dog
Not for nothing but this guy is way cooler than Kelly! These words about being kissed by God moved me! I’m learning how to surf and that’s the best kind of advice. To keep me practicing and learning to surf.
Real point break
Andy likes jun suzuki in japan hiratsuka !!
What's like surfing: 5:10
KISS OF GOD IS REALLY THE REFERENCE OF OPIATES....POOR GUY ADDICTION IS NOT FAIR.
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Damn he was soooo cool jajajajajjahshshaa
Funny guy. Such a loss.
He was definitely kissed by God...
AI forever
Dude is high as a kite
you surf and handle pressure better than AI?
could be his surfers eye
Does anyone know the song that’s playing?
Back's to the wall - Lab Partners
Drogado péssimo exemplo de esportista ,tantas crianças tinham como inspiração
he's off his game at the start of the video....
I hate to see the early signs of a tweaker; especially Andy
I actually shed a tear when he perished. I have lost so many in my career; but his was avoidable and certain. We got his six; but he dusted himself off. That's hard to take
too bad
definitely high during this interview. slurring his words. I dont judge, im a recovering addict. just sayin
Andrew Lee He's high off his ass in this interview. So sad but still a legend.
maybe he was high but he is more reala md honest than all the others, F U and your juidgements. What have you done for the surfing cmmunity? Can you legit challenge Kelly Slater? STFU if not.
RIP Andy, we miss you more and more as time goes by...
@@chargermedia chill the fk out man, it was just an observation. The fk have YOU done? Shut up.
AND SWEATING DEF COMMING DOWN OFF IT
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