kiter lands on windsurfer

apctjb · Since 19 Aug 2007 440 Posts Obsessed

Saw a kiter and wind surfer down in the water in close proximity at lower Wells. Kiter got up and rode away. Windsurfer not.

Male; I believe on slingshot kite but don't quote me on the kite just yet.

wood · Since 21 Jan 2013 65 Posts

Again I am relaying these from the person that was hit. Windsurfer was sort of stunned by the accident . Male kiter around 35 sailed away in 10 seconds this happened super fast. Went to water start and saw the mast had broke. Start swimming to shore when a windsurfer came and towed him to shore at the hook. That is all a have for description.

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

As i do agree the responsible person should come foreward in private to the pole lover, I am sure that it had to have been a unfortunate accident.
I can't imagine landing on a pole dancer would ever be that intentional.

If someone doesn't come foreward I am sure we can rally together and get a mast for the person..... how many of you old guys have sweet windsurf gear collecting dust.

Probably one of the kooky pros... Twisted Evil

Hit and run in the hood. Who had the right of way.

Jonpnw · Fri Aug 16, 13 6:37 pm **Rally**

I am all for rallying together. Can we make donations to the Windsurfers shop of choice? Does someone have a replacement mast they are not using?

JeffT · Since 07 Jul 2012 238 Posts Deep Southern Portland Stoked

Same here. If a shop is willing to start a collection, I'll pitch in 10%.

wood · Since 21 Jan 2013 65 Posts

He found a top half at one of the stores. THE ISSUE I HAVE with this is that the kiter should have stayed around and gave him some assistants make sure everything was O.K. & towed him to shore. Give names and information.

Jonpnw · Fri Aug 16, 13 7:19 pm **Of course**

Of course the kiter should have stuck around and made sure the other person was safe regardless if he/she was another kiter, a windsurfer , a SUPer or a kayaker. This person either 1) just freaked out and lost their mind 2) is a bad, not so good person .

This person is not a representation of the kiting community .

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

I do not condone leaving a scene in any way but in this case is there any chance the kiter smacked himself so hard with the mast that he smacked his own face etc or took a shot to his ribs or any other particular place that made him think I better get my ass to shore and check myself. Maybe he looked back and the pole surfer and noticed the windsurfer was in better shape than he was. If he hit the mast hard enough to break it from some height it is not hard to imagine he might have had a pole enema which scared the shit out of him. no pun intended.

I have had my son on the other end of this kiting when he was learning and two people playing off the areas of the end of the sandbar area tomahawked his lines and they left him swimming;safety blown etc in the mighty triangle scared as shit and no one said anything like sorry to him etc. He got brought in by a ski. Just take a look at your own self and make sure you dont repeat this. I kite and it still pissed me off that the kiters were too cool to say sorry as it made him turn to the dark side and learn to windsurf. I want him back on my side as I am tired of hauling his massive piles of gear around.

We are only seeing this through the wonderful internet forum. No he should not have been jumping to land on anyone etc and this is not condoned but shit happens... Not by most on here.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

There was some Kiter on 36' sailboat violence today (no injuries)

I think he is moving on to larger prey - the recount from the yachtsmen "this guy is sittin in the water and the kite whips by just missing the shrouds, really close call and then WHOOSH! the kite whips back and wraps us"

Stay frosty out there

WindSki · Since 14 Dec 2012 411 Posts Portland Obsessed

I also would donate $$, regardless of any details about the accident. This would be worth it just for the good will towards the windsurfing community from us kiters

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1781 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

ANYONE WANNA LAND ON ME?

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2103 Posts PNW Bigfoot

BeerKite · Since 29 Mar 2011 471 Posts Obsessed

skideeppow · Since 26 Aug 2011 523 Posts Addicted

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

I'll donate some cash to get this guy a new mast.

Also, were there any cameras in the area (web cams or people taking pics). Even if the camera didn't catch the incident it would give us an idea of what kites were out there and we may be able to narrow down who done it.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

thats some bad luck skideeppow

generally my assumption on the Columbia is that most larger vessels are going to mow you over, though smaller ones will also surprise you. As a boat owner i'm equally amazed at how close kiters and windsurfers like to cut it when crossing in front my boat and also by the outrageous variety of margaritas that are available to the lucky Columbia river yachtsman.

I doubt the good fellows of C dock made the distinction between your kite in a death spiral and the 200 other kites whizzing about all crazy - DON'T EXPECT BOATS TO YIELD, EXPECT TO GET RUN OVER - this also applies to swimmers and downed kites, head on swivel, act fast, objects in mirror are closer than they appear, swim hard, gear is replaceable...

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2624 Posts The 503 METAL

Lovin the Skideepow story! No matter what craft your on, you enter the mosh pit, anything can happen!

As for this Osama Bin Dangler fugitive...screw chippin' in for a mast...I want this person found and brought to justice! Let's hear his side of the story!

Alien