Drug tests beginning for pro surfers

[ellisonz]

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

[CAPHAVOC]

1. Insurance no doubt.

Surfing has become just another business.

[markpkessinger]

2. And this accomplishes what, exactly? n/t

[Politicalboi]

3. It's to prevent guys like this from surfing

"Hey dude, let's party"

[Blue Owl]

4. The ol' hang 10 x 42

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