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DROCK999

Since 31 May 2007
852 Posts
Left Coast
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Tue Aug 26, 08 3:35 pm |
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I don't think that he qualifies for a Darwin Award, but most certainly he should be awarded Honorable Mention. _________________ BIP- "YOUR GIRLFRIENDS FAVORITE" |
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railgrab

Since 29 Mar 2005
177 Posts
Seattle, WA
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Scribble
Since 18 Nov 2005
636 Posts
NoPo
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Tue Aug 26, 08 7:07 pm |
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I agree the guy looks like a moron... But I read a post by Ricci on the Florida forum about it and he had spoken with the guy's mom. The guy's mom said that they filmed for like three hours or something then cut it up. Two other times when asked if would kite in a Tropical Storm again he said, "No".
I think the guy is still on some fun medication and he hit his head pretty hard. I wouldn't know how to do an interview and if I was high on pain meds after bonking my head, I might say some pretty far out shit. The media is a mother fucker sometimes. I am going to wait until I crucify this guy.
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Dickfircrick
Since 29 May 2007
62 Posts
Hood Rever
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Tue Aug 26, 08 7:13 pm |
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True That! That's only fair |
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westender

Since 09 Aug 2008
41 Posts
Portland/Stevenson
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Tue Aug 26, 08 8:48 pm Which side of the fence |
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If you don't want any new folks at your launch site this sort of thing works in your favor.
If you're selling gear, or the sport, it's not exactly what you want to see on the national news. |
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kbcommissioner
Since 27 Aug 2008
3 Posts
Kook
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Wed Aug 27, 08 10:55 am 60 Knot Jackass - the movie |
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Just think this is a cute Johnny Knoxville inspired version of the Kevin Kearney story.
I hope you agree.
60 Knot Jackass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUj6WKUpHZE
P.S: "I like turtles!" |
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Spike

Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
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Wed Aug 27, 08 11:11 am Re: 60 Knot Jackass - the movie |
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HAHAHA
Quote: | Watch da sea turtles mon! |
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kbcommissioner
Since 27 Aug 2008
3 Posts
Kook
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pjc
Since 06 Mar 2005
649 Posts
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Wed Aug 27, 08 1:25 pm |
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ok, reality check. weren't there like, a half dozen guys out there riding the hurricane with kevin that day? some of them pro riders (i.e. ambassadors/role models)? just curious, i thought that's what i read somewhere. |
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D-Dub

Since 19 Jun 2007
30 Posts
Bend
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Wed Aug 27, 08 2:00 pm |
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The issue with Kevin is that after the accident he presented himself as an idoit on national television, introduced a very negative "kiteboarder" sterotype to mainstream america, accepted little personal reponsibility for the accident, stated he would continue to kiteboard in tropical storms, and generally appeared in all respected to be a complete douche. |
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pappas

Since 10 Jun 2007
58 Posts
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Wed Aug 27, 08 2:03 pm |
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So it was just the kook that managed to get ripped through the air to what should have been his untimely death against a skyscrapper, and then go get in front of a camera and make a fool out of himself?
I do feel sorry for the dude and hope he fully recovers, but ifs yous is an idiot, then you deserve to gits bitch slapped like one...
Pappas |
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pdxmonkeyboy

Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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Wed Aug 27, 08 2:55 pm |
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D-Dub wrote: | The issue with Kevin is that after the accident he presented himself as an idoit on national television, introduced a very negative "kiteboarder" sterotype to mainstream america, accepted little personal reponsibility for the accident, stated he would continue to kiteboard in tropical storms, and generally appeared in all respected to be a complete douche. |
you guys seem to forget that he saw turtles. TURTLES man!! When is the last time you saw a turtle when kiting? I bet Rueban hasn't seen turtles... Last edited by pdxmonkeyboy on Wed Aug 27, 08 3:21 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Gman

Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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Wed Aug 27, 08 3:19 pm |
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I hear turtle sightings are fairly common 2 miles out in gale force winds - but Monkeyboy this is Florida - there are Turtles to be had!
- so Kevin apologizers are saying his comments spring from damaging his brain
what do you think - was this pre or post accident? If Kevin wasn't always a douche - don't you think his handlers would put the breaks on his interviews.
Would be cool if Kevin found new psychic powers!
http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/103851/?autoplay=false _________________ Go Deep!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eu2pBpQolKE Last edited by Gman on Wed Aug 27, 08 3:36 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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pdxmonkeyboy

Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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Wed Aug 27, 08 3:23 pm |
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I think the best we can all hope for, in terms of the collective kiteboard community at large, is that we all band together and pray that Kevin's voice stays like it was during the interview. |
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Kataku2k3

Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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Wed Aug 27, 08 3:34 pm |
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Hopefully a BIG, White shark finds him soon!  |
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
581 Posts
LYLE
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Wed Aug 27, 08 8:17 pm |
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You guys are being a little critical I think. We should all be stoked that one more fellow kitesurfer survived a harrowing building kissing only to come back with the funniest interview of the year. Plus,he still has a cooler accent than a Dutchman. |
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
648 Posts
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Wed Aug 27, 08 9:50 pm |
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pdxmonkeyboy wrote: | ...pray that Kevin's voice stays like it was during the interview. |
How about for life?
Instantly recognizable on any beach or in any bar.
A surefire babe repellent to help insure he will not be contributing to the gene pool
P |
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