Andy Irons: Reflecting on Loss Three Years Later

Andy Irons. Photo: Jason Reposar

Contributors

What’s Changed in Surfing Since Andy Irons Died?

Zach Weisberg

Andy Irons: That Talent, That Fuck-You Style

Matt Warshaw

Andy Irons: A Lion

Dave Prodan

Tomorrow is the three-year anniversary of Andy Irons’ death.  It was an early, tragic exit that affected the surf world in profound and polarizing ways. From pain to anger to grief to repair, surfing has navigated a spectrum of emotions. In that time, we’ve heard many reflections on the loss of a three-time World Champion, a friend, and an expecting father. Today, we offer three perspectives to reflect on our collective loss as well as what’s changed in surf culture since.

Matt Warshaw is the author of the Encyclopedia of Surfing. Read his piece here.

Dave Prodan is the VP of Communications for the Association of Surfing Professionals. Read his piece here.

Zach Weisberg is the Founder of The Inertia. Read his piece here.

Please read, reflect, and share your own thoughts below.