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robkov
Since 03 Jul 2006
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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tekko
Since 20 Feb 2006
376 Posts
White Salmon
Liquid Force
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Just learned this weekend that KK... aka 'I pulled a kiteloop across the road dumb ass' has moved out of Florida and is now living in the Seattle area...
Kind of freaked out some of the Jetty Island locals when they learned who he was the first day he rocked up at the beach.
Great ambassador for the sport... now in our own backyard...
Most TV coverage of kiteboarding in the USA, ever...
Important note... there were many other kiters on that beach that day in the same conditions, who all safely rode and then went home, instead of the hospital... so don't immediately blame the weather on this one...
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 11:01 am |
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Dumb ass for sure.
Funniest thing I've read in a long time is when Gman recently commented if Kearney would have been unhooked it would have been more legit considering his kite position was excellent.  |
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TravisBickleRex
Since 30 Jun 2005
339 Posts
Taxi Driver
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
852 Posts
Left Coast
Opinionated
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 1:26 pm |
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I think Role Model or HERO is a better title
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1342 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 1:35 pm |
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| To be fair, he's probably learned not to park his kite at 12 o'clock by now. |
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CarrotHead
Since 05 Jul 2007
35 Posts
Once Seattle, now Portland
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 3:31 pm |
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I'll say the same thing I said on PSKite:
| Carrothead on PSKite wrote: | | After I met him, I asked a lot of people not involved in kiteboarding if they remembered the incident. I have yet to find someone that does (which really ruins my story of meeting him). I think if he had a negative affect on kiteboarding's rep, the damage has been forgotten about outside the kiting world. Time to forgive within the community as well. I'm sure he has paid for his crimes enough, and it seems awfully petty to continue to harbor contempt for him from a distance after two f#%$ing years. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
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CarrotHead
Since 05 Jul 2007
35 Posts
Once Seattle, now Portland
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 3:50 pm |
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| Fuckin' A. |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1648 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 4:30 pm |
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Just f*%king keep him out of Tacoma!... The "arm pit" of Puget Sound
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pjc
Since 06 Mar 2005
649 Posts
Addicted
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 5:04 pm |
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| CarrotHead wrote: | I'll say the same thing I said on PSKite:
| Carrothead on PSKite wrote: | | After I met him, I asked a lot of people not involved in kiteboarding if they remembered the incident. I have yet to find someone that does (which really ruins my story of meeting him). I think if he had a negative affect on kiteboarding's rep, the damage has been forgotten about outside the kiting world. Time to forgive within the community as well. I'm sure he has paid for his crimes enough, and it seems awfully petty to continue to harbor contempt for him from a distance after two f#%$ing years. |
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well said. still flaming after all this time is beyond petty. |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 6:43 pm |
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if homeboy has kept a low profile for a couple of years he is probably all good - HE lEARNED HiS lesson. Leave him be. I just hope he doesnt come down to the gorge haha! Jk
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
Shop Owner
CGKA Member
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 6:56 pm |
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| CarrotHead wrote: | I'll say the same thing I said on PSKite:
| Carrothead on PSKite wrote: | | After I met him, I asked a lot of people not involved in kiteboarding if they remembered the incident. I have yet to find someone that does (which really ruins my story of meeting him). I think if he had a negative affect on kiteboarding's rep, the damage has been forgotten about outside the kiting world. Time to forgive within the community as well. I'm sure he has paid for his crimes enough, and it seems awfully petty to continue to harbor contempt for him from a distance after two f#%$ing years. |
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Unfortunately if you ever have to speak with your insurance agent about kiteboarding issues or possible policies, Kevin Kearney is very fresh in the mind of the insurance policy makers.
That 3minutes on CNN were all that it took to provide kiteboarding a formal introduction to the business world.
I have personally had 3 meetings with insurance agents in which they brought up a discussion regarding that specific incident. The follow up interview was just as damning for the sport.
Seriously, for people on the business end of this sport, it was a dark time.
This is specifically one of the biggest reasons no shops can offer kite demos, no insurance policies will allow it, unless you go to extreme lengths for specific events insurance with costs nothing less than $400/day to obtain at best.
This is also why demos have to cost money, to cover the insurance and the liability permitting. And, also why the CGKA does not have the support to run annual demos.
Sorry, I am now off my soapbox. Just needed an opportunity to vent. Expand, contract, expand, contract, now exhale slowly......
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 6:59 pm |
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flamming or not, stupid is as stupid does. I mean, shit man, he's on the darwin award list.  I really could care less about where this guy is. The question was posed bad name or bad ass . I thought dumb ass was a little more applicable.
Yeah, shit happens. Just like the bumper sticker said. But like most, I thought the TV interview afterward was a little more telling into who Kevin is. No apology, no explanation, no thank you to those that rescued him... instead we are treated to stories of turtles and "oh definitely, I would go out again" hell, not even a little remorse ?
I mean, what the hell dude? Would I run away from him on the beach? Probably not. Would I run up to introduce myself? Probably not either.
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
1871 Posts
Wicked Pissah
Boston Tea Bagger
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 8:00 pm |
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Probably the one and only guy I can put on the do not demo list
Agree with what Monkey said....no one had ill will for him at the time of the accident, it was the words spoken after that did the damage to his reputation. |
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jackZ
Since 13 Apr 2008
355 Posts
Devon Alberta ca.
Obsessed
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| Wed Jun 16, 10 8:14 pm not so badass |
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Hey ya leave him alone already , blame his parents LOL
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