Kiteboard lost on Hood River Bridge

sasquatch1 · Since 21 Dec 2011 7 Posts White Salmon, WA Kook

Lost Board! Reward if returned Razz

Yes, this is pure jackassery, but I had a board fly out of a boat while crossing the Hood River Bridge today from the Washington to Oregon side at around 4:15 PM. Based on reports from my daughter and the car behind me, the board landed in the middle of the bridge and cars were going around it without incident. By the time I 180'd after the toll booth and headed back towards the Washington side, somebody had picked it up.

It is a 6'0" 2012 North WAM in a way old and beat up gray DaKine board bag. I also have serial #s to verify authenticity.

Thanks in advance to anyone who may info.

541 399-0119

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 786 Posts WINDY SPOTS Opinionated

Sounds like something that would happen just after 4:20.

CGKA · Since 18 Jul 2006 122 Posts Stoked **CGKA Member**

Just left you a voicemail.

Guy who found your board called us up this morning.

sasquatch1 · Since 21 Dec 2011 7 Posts White Salmon, WA Kook

My first post on a kiting forum resulted in the return of my lost board. None of this would have happened without the involvement of Pepi from Second Wind. There were a few degrees of separation, but based on him putting the dots together from my post, I was able to get in contact with the guy who picked up my board.

Needless to say, our family will be spending more time in Second Wind for years to come. Thanks for getting involved when you didn't have to.

Forrest · Tue Jul 03, 12 7:39 am

Pepi is addicted to being involved. It's like crack to him. Razz

I kid, but it's worth noting that he's been doing positive things in kiting since I can remember. He's a pretty amazing member of this community, we're all lucky to have him.