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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDrug tests beginning for pro surfers
By Ben Gutierrez - bio | email
SUNSET BEACH (HawaiiNewsNow) - Professional surfers descend on Oahu's North Shore every winter to compete in lucrative surf contests. They've never had to take a drug test, but that's about to change.
The Association of Surfing Professionals has begun random testing for several drugs, including performance enhancing drugs and recreational drugs, starting with the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper in Australia.
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Some recreational surfers mentioned Kauai professional surfer Andy Irons, whose death was blamed on a combination of heart problems and drug use, including prescription and illegal drugs.
"Oh, Andy Irons," said Webster Aluli of Kaneohe, who had spent Sunday morning surfing at Jocko's. "I guess all in all they're going to have to do a test of some sort."
More: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/17022354/drug-tests-beginning-for-pro-surfers
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Drug tests beginning for pro surfers (Original Post)
ellisonz
Feb 2012
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CAPHAVOC
(1,138 posts)1. Insurance no doubt.
Surfing has become just another business.
markpkessinger
(8,381 posts)2. And this accomplishes what, exactly? n/t
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)3. It's to prevent guys like this from surfing
"Hey dude, let's party"
Blue Owl
(49,918 posts)4. The ol' hang 10 x 42
n/t