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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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WINDY SPOTS
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 Tue May 30, 23 8:50 pm SAFETY MEETING(w/Joe the Kiter |
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Had a scary one at Stevie today. Kiter had a tough relaunch due to wicked current and ended up with kite line wrapped around ankle with a powered kite pulling them thru the water backwards. A good kite knife could have been a life saver (the safety point being get and carry a good knife/ line cutter) But no......
IT WAS JOE THE KITER on his jet ski that saved the day with some amazing river skills. TOTALLY RANDOM THAT jOE WAS ON THE SCENE!! HE SURE MADE SOMEONES DAY BETTER. https://joethekiter.com/
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
583 Posts
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| Wed May 31, 23 6:11 am |
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....and somehow my kite knife is in my toothbrush drawer. Sounds like lots of peoples are. Good reminder, ill make sure it gets back on the harness
And, way to go 'joe the kiter'. Nice save |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4240 Posts
Camas
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| Wed May 31, 23 12:50 pm |
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| Joe was definitely the hero! What was scary is that Stringy and I watched from shore, and neither of us realized that a potentially tragic situation was developing not too far from us. From shore, it looked like just another kite down with relaunch issues. From now on I will be paying much closer attention when I see a kite down. |
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Karp
Since 11 Mar 2015
45 Posts
Mt Hood
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| Thu Jun 01, 23 7:30 am |
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| Joe the kiter rules!!! Glad that dudes around 🤙 |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4909 Posts
Portland
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markamcclure
Since 20 May 2011
169 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Fri Jun 02, 23 5:42 am |
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| Major kudos to Joe the Kiter! |
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Sharkey33
Since 02 Sep 2014
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| Fri Jun 02, 23 6:23 am |
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| I’m gonna make sure I have a line knife and Joe The Kiter with me next time I go out ! |
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Rookie199
Since 11 Aug 2022
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Oregon
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| Tue Jun 13, 23 9:44 am |
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That's a reminder that anything can happen and it's always good to be cautious and practice the safety/bailout maneuvers whatever it may be.
I want to learn new tricks but how much am I willing to risk myself getting seriously hurt. I'd rather live to enjoy riding another day. Patience with learning and skills will come.
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