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bulae99

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 3:44 pm    Kiteboarder of the Year!! Reply with quote

Hey the windsurfers have a windsurfer of the year thing, why don't we?

Kiteboarder of the Year!

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colby

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 3:59 pm     Reply with quote

should put down some criteria as we're all special or at least specially challenged in some way, but if it's the storm trooper award, I nominate GMAN...he's kited something like 30 consecutive months in as many absurd conditions - get a job already!! Razz
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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 4:04 pm    Re: Kiteboarder of the Year!! Reply with quote

bulae99 wrote:
Hey the windsurfers have a windsurfer of the year thing, why don't we?


Fine, your kiteboarder of the year. Adam, you still have the ankle weights?

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Kataku2k3

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 4:08 pm     Reply with quote

Yup! Thumb's Up

Use them all the time on those 5m days, just so I can ride the 7...

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kyle.vh

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 4:10 pm     Reply with quote

ankle weights, o my g.
pretty hard core. Very Happy

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Spike

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 4:22 pm     Reply with quote

There's a guy at work that has ankle weights in his cube, I made him explain to me what they were for and why he used them, I don't think he was embarrassed like I had intended Confused

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 4:32 pm     Reply with quote

strong hamstrings is nothing to be ashamed of, spike Cool

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Kraemer

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 7:53 pm     Reply with quote

I think Spike, you won this contest last year. (new kiteboarder of the year)
This year I vote for Perry J. He's always there, has no fear
and has his ankle weights built in, --he's a trooper. You've seen him at your
beach for sure. Gman is definitely the guy with the most time on the water,
I envy that, but like spike, Perry is without doubt the most determined new
kiter on the water this summer.

ˇGo Perry J!

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Pepi

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PostWed Aug 20, 08 10:19 pm     Reply with quote

Usually the idea for "_____ of the year" is supposed to be the person who contributes most to the community, or provides the most inspiration for others to emulate in furthering the sport.

Just some food for thought if we run with this idea.

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bulae99

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PostThu Aug 21, 08 5:41 am    Windsurfer of the Year Criteria Reply with quote

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Nominees can be anyone from anywhere- this is open to every person who windsurfs in the Gorge.
- Deadline for nominations is Monday August 25th.
- Please fill out the nomination form found at www.CGWA.net

Here are the categories that will be awarded:

Gorge Windsurfer of the Year :: Overall good spirit, friendly windsurfer, kind to his or her comrades, embodies and/or respects the Gorge lifestyle, etc.

Most epic wipeout :: You saw it and cringed. We want to know. Send us a picture, and we'll post the winner at www.CGWA.net.

Best rescue :: Does someone deserve recognition for his or her repeated rescues or general “heads up” for fellow wind enthusiasts?

Best steward of the Gorge :: This person “gets” what the Gorge is all about and respects it. It could be your friend who picks up beach litter after sailing, or somebody who is extra involved in the local community, or…

Most stoked :: Who inspires your best sessions? Who do you look to for that smile at the end of the day?

Best Dale Cook impression :: Who gets the biggest air? (Okay, almost the biggest air… we know Dale could blow him or her away any day).

Up and Comer :: Tell us about a stoked kid or an aspiring competitor.

Thanks! See you at Beachfest!

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hamlindp

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PostThu Aug 21, 08 5:42 am     Reply with quote

I know what you guys are thinking, but I cannot accept the honors Crying or Very sad
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bulae99

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PostThu Aug 21, 08 6:06 am    Hey I'm serious, we need this a community of kiters! Reply with quote

We need to nominate a kiteboarder of the year and have some catagories that recognize youth especially! It would be great if we could nominate a person who is not a pro, but is kind, fun and embodies the good things about kiteboarders.

I'm a member of CGKA and we need to do this to show that we are proactive and have a culture that exceeds our own personal self interest to kite.

We could have a pro kiter m/w catagories for most signifigant contribution to charity or a good cause etc..Tonia KB4C

Who's willing to meet with me and discuss this possible event.

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tonski

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PostThu Aug 21, 08 6:55 am     Reply with quote

I nominate Bettyboarder or "Backroll Betty" Smile

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pkh

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PostThu Aug 21, 08 7:25 am     Reply with quote

Popularity contests are awesome.

Haven't we had enough comps this year? Can't we just say that we're all winners?

Bulae - 5 of the first 20 threads on the site were started by you in the last few days. Can you please slow it down a bit? You are drawing attention away from all the threads with pictures of me in them.

Thanks!

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostThu Aug 21, 08 8:30 am     Reply with quote

hamlindp wrote:
I know what you guys are thinking, but I cannot accept the honors Crying or Very sad


Ohhh, don't you worry. Cause if there is a kiteboarder of the year, THERE HAS TO BE a kook of the year. Not sure if you'll take the honors, there is a strong field this year.

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostThu Aug 21, 08 8:31 am     Reply with quote

pkh wrote:
Popularity contests are awesome.

Haven't we had enough comps this year? Can't we just say that we're all winners?

Bulae - 5 of the first 20 threads on the site were started by you in the last few days. Can you please slow it down a bit? You are drawing attention away from all the threads with pictures of me in them.

Thanks!



Wait a minute Phil, if Bulae stops posting, how are all the beginners supposed to get confused?

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Reaper356

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PostThu Aug 21, 08 8:32 am     Reply with quote

Tucker joining the SS team & being on the news probably qualifies him!

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