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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
1753 Posts
WINDY SPOTS
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Fri Jul 27, 07 12:10 pm Tried (and failed) to break the Stevenson Rock |
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Launched at Stevensville on Thurs., pretty windy but nothing special. Water was super low so I'm standing on the rocks. Strong puff as I launch so I get Yoincked a bit and lose my footing and end up sliding on my butt towards the bank and Murphys Law, right into the 7 ton boulder that was recently moved up on the beach. Impacted with my knees locked(I guess my instinct was to get stopped as quick as possible) and broke both my heels. Pretty sure that had I been dragged head first, Like Motorcycle Jeff was the other day, I'd be sitting here drooling on myself. Guess I should feel lucky it's just a b$tch of a surgery and 6 mos to a year recovery. Sitting here with feet the size of watermelons, the pain of which is barely diminished by strong meds, I don't feel lucky.
Don't relly know what I should have done differently, I've launched there thousands of times, had a buddy that I knew to be an excellent launcher. JUST BE EXTRA CAREFUL WHEN THE WATERS LOW AND YOU'RE STANDING ON LAND. having the kite down on the beach and you in the water is an alternate launch method that wooda saved my ass.
And if anyone know how to get ahold of Rex (carpenter, drives an old van and a newer pick=up. PM me please. He had a similar injury.
Thanx to the beach crew that carried me and drove me to the ER |
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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Fri Jul 27, 07 12:15 pm |
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Wow,...
Get well soon..I feel for you man, I got surgery pending(hopefully not) in Sept.
Heal up quick.
-Jake _________________ Shallow Dive Design, 2nd Wind Sports, Airush, Trident Sports |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
Spelling Expert
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Fri Jul 27, 07 12:24 pm |
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shit man, sorry to hear. Hope you heal alright. Why the hell was that rock moved anyway? Is it now more of a hazard? |
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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Fri Jul 27, 07 12:30 pm |
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Heal Up Mark-- I know its hard, but remember it always could be worse, like you said drooling on yourself. |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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Fri Jul 27, 07 12:50 pm |
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Dude - that sucks! Hope you heal up soon!! |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4238 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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Fri Jul 27, 07 12:58 pm |
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Mark,
This totally sucks, I am so sorry to hear about this. Thanks for taking the time to post this and possibly help prevent someone else sharing your fate.
I totally feel for you. I spent 6 months in a wheelchair after getting run over while running. If you don't mind, a word of advice on being temporarily disabled. You've led a very active lifestyle, so you're going to be amazed at how much less food you're going to need now. I cut my caloric intake by two thirds, and I still gained a lot of weight. Keep an eye on this shit early on so that when you heal, you can fully resume your lifestyle.
Heal fast.
Nak |
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MIXWELL
Since 10 Mar 2007
496 Posts
LGP COUGAR HUNTING ChEETO SLAYER
Windmixer
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Fri Jul 27, 07 3:15 pm |
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Thats shit sucks dude, hope you get well soon!
Its good of you to warn new comers aswell as vetrins, always stay safe!
Get well soon Bro _________________ "INVOKE THA STOKE"
AIRUSH AIRUSH AIRUSH
Shallow Dive Design, EVS, Airush, Trident Sports |
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
Hot Monkey
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Fri Jul 27, 07 3:22 pm |
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Sorry to hear about your injuries. What a total drag
Keep your spirits up, and dont forget to check in with the NWkite crew on your progress. Heal up fast and be smart about your progress, dont push it until the doc gives you the OK.
Ok which one of you Stevenson kiters is going to take over Marks job of retriving my board for me, I pay in cold one's, of your choice |
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Wyo Kiter
Since 09 Mar 2006
148 Posts
In a VAN, down by the RIVER.
Stoked
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Fri Jul 27, 07 3:36 pm |
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Mark,
Sorry to hear about you injury. get well soon.
I would suggest that everyone know their saftey system and don't be afraid to flag you kite in the event of a launch-gone-bad. you can always quickly re-rig.
Also a helmet is always a good idea. Be safe out there, it is a dangerous sport, live to ride another day.
peace _________________ Helping companys to innovate bricks-and-clicks supply-chains and orchestrate real-time content to deliver customized channels to scale strategic e-services and facilitate global e-markets which will incubate 24/7 niches and seize dot-com channels. |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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Fri Jul 27, 07 3:40 pm |
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Mark Get well soon. Stevenson won't be the same without you.
Mark _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult...
www.naishkites.com |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1214 Posts
Portland
BRACKISH
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Fri Jul 27, 07 4:11 pm |
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Hopes are that you'll be on the shorter end of the recovery period. Get well soon. |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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Fri Jul 27, 07 7:31 pm |
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Sorry to hear Dangler... |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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Fri Jul 27, 07 8:43 pm |
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Get well as fast as possible, Mark! |
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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Fri Jul 27, 07 9:03 pm |
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Mark! I feel for you man! I was down one foot - don't know what I'd do with two busted up. Let us know if you need help with grocery store runs, laundry, etc... I've also got a set of crutches I don't need any more.... but don't know how they would work without at least one foot on the ground!
Want to sit on the beach and take some pictures? I've got a spare camera you can use. Hope the swelling goes down soon and we see you out and about in a few days.
Tony |
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Yardsale
Since 29 Mar 2005
387 Posts
Portlanastan
Obsessed
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Fri Jul 27, 07 9:32 pm |
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Mark, I think we are gonna have to float you in front of the launch on an inner tube or I won't feel at home, gonna miss your ugly mug on the water. See ya on dry land and heal up fast. Let me know if ya need crutches or a walking cast........benefits of breaking my legs 4 times. Take care, Steve B |
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
919 Posts
Home Valley, Wa.
Bigfoot
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Fri Jul 27, 07 9:48 pm |
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I leave town and all hell breaks lose! Shit!
Get well Bro!
Be careful of the aqua port, onshore wind most of the time. Makes for a hot and hairy launch, not for kuks. |
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