Kelly Slater has done a rad little interview with FuelTV looking back on an eventful year. Slater talks about his feelings after taking his tenth title, memorable waves and the passing of Andy Irons. Well worth a peep.
Pop Magazine – Issue 17
Issue 17 of Pop Magazine, Australia’s premier free press skate/snow/surf magazine is in stores. Summer 2011 is here. With it comes Issue 17, The 2011 Swimsuit Issue! We talk with skate photographer turned Iraq war photojournalist, Ashley Gilbertson. He gives us the low down on his career beginnings and what it’s like …
In Defence of What?
Andy Irons’ death last month has given surfers a lot to feel, think, and talk about. For the folks in surf media, his passing brings into sharp relief the discussion about the responsibility we have to readers. What events should we be reporting on? What stories should we be telling?
Outside Online Investigates Irons Death
There’s going to be differing opinions on this article – some will applaud Outside online for taking the time to …
A.I. – Love You
Robbie Warden is in Hawaii at the moment and last weekend he traveled to Hanalei Bay for Andy Irons memorial. Here’s a few photos and words from Robbie on the day.
Rip Curl’s Memorial Paddle Out Clip For Andy Irons
Rip Curl have released a clip of the memorial paddle out held in Puerto Rico last week for Andy Irons. It includes a few interviews and some amazing shots of AI. Check it out.
Billabong’s Andy Irons Tribute Video
Billabong have released a tribute clip for Andy Irons. There’s not much to say about this… The clip is amazing but it’s definitely sad to watch.
Paddle Out In Puerto Rico For Andy Irons
Competition at the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico has been canceled today out of respect for the passing of Andy Irons yesterday. According to the ASP release, “A paddle out memorial service was held on-site in Porta Del Sol, attended by the world’s best surfers and …
Billabong’s Official Announcement On Andy Irons Death
Billabong has made an official announcement confirming Andy Irons passing, read more for the full announcement.
Andy Irons Dies From Dengue Fever
UPDATE: 09:24 – Transworld Surf has posted further details. According to their article, AI was at Dallas Texas when the complications occurred. The article says, “Andy was so sick he was unable to board his flight from Dallas to Kauai, got a hotel room, and was found there dead leaving behind a pregnant wife, family, and world …
KS v AI All Over Again
If Andy and Kelly use their semi at the Billabong Pro to get all fired up for the rest of the year, it could be the best reason we’ve had so far to get back into the tour.
Billabong Pro J-Bay Webisodes 2 & 3
Billabong have been doing a series of webisodes leading up to the 4th stop of the 2010 ASP Men’s World Tour, the Billabong Pro at J-Bay. Episodes (webisodes?) 2 and 3 are up now. Episode 2 (above) features J-Bay local and Billabong World Junior Champion Jordy Smith. Episode 3 is about former three-time …
Rip Curl Pro: Winki Pop Wednesday
It’s a lay day today but Robbie Warden has hit me with a tonne of epic shots from Round 3 at Winki yesterday… Read more to check them out with a wrap from the day!
Rip Curl Pro: Day 2 Photos and Wrap
Another update from Robbie Warden at Bells… End of day two and he got some awesome photos. Click ‘read more’ to check em out!
Rip Curl Pro Photos And Update: Steph Gilmore Wins
Robbie Warden is down at Torquay shooting some photos and sending through updates on the Rip Curl Pro for us. Today he caught Steph Gilmore’s win and got some awesome photos. Read more to check it out!
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Starts Next Week
The Rip Curl Pro at Bells waiting period kicks off next Tuesday (March 30th) and runs till April 10th. This is the last stop on the Australian leg of the ASP Dream Tour and has all the usual crew in attendance. Check below for a full press release and all the round one match ups.
Billabong’s 2010 Print Campaign
(Via Empire Ave) Billabong is about to launch their 2010 advertising campaign and the good guys at Empire Ave scored …
Taj Burrow & Andy Irons
Taj Burrow and Andy Irons are thinking they might lawyer up over claims by the Rebel Tour promoters that they …
Billabong’s ‘Still Filthy’ Aus Tour
Billabong’s homage to the 1988 cult classic Filthy Habits, called Still Filthy, was premiered in the US on September 10th. …