Mike who windsurfs out of Broughton

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Less coffee man. Not safe to charge at kiters. Glare all you want Second day you've done this. The more you do it, the longer I will kite there. I was actually on my way west to be on my own and was just passing through until you did that BS.

Not cool
Not necessary
Your bad behavior will not be rewarded

DO NOT EVER CHARGE AT ME AGAIN, please.

Thank You,
Eric
Hood River

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

Not sure if you just kite or if you used to windsurf. But that guy(if it is the guy I am thinking of, could be wrong) does not like kiters he doesn't know from windsurfing. He might remember you if you talk to him. That said, sounds like that kite/windsurf truce party is really needed. You should spearhead it:)

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

I windsurfed for 24 years. We have a bunch of mutual friends. Regardless, shouldn't matter. He does it again I will stay again.

pollywog · Since 07 Aug 2009 291 Posts Obsessed

Mean people suck!

Cap · Since 12 Mar 2008 50 Posts Hood River

Boardin' Bob was charged at by a windsurfer at Swell who screamed at him and "get out of here you asshole". The guy's lucky Cap the Enforcer wasn't with him.

HRnico · Since 22 Mar 2008 262 Posts Da Hood Obsessed

Wheres the spot? just off the old mill? sounds like I will have to visit the spot as well, maybe hang out and ride some swell.

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

probably a better idea to talk to him in person instead of calling him out on a forum that he probably doesn't read

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

You are right--no question.

Going to give myself a cool off period first.

jackZ · Since 13 Apr 2008 355 Posts Devon Alberta ca. Obsessed

Wow !
" I can't believe it " How is this type of behaviour tolerated ? To actually charge at someone .
So what if , it was a new kiter and he freaked and did all the wrong things and got hurt , equipment damaged or lost , etc .
I mean if your pissed and the object of your frustration is within earshot and you yell your shit , thats one thing but to actually take it to this level is in my opinion criminal behaviour .
I wonder if the guy has regrets but no as it's his second attack , this guy is a danger .
My hats off to you Eric showing restraint but this guy needs ..............
JackZ

Thatspec · Since 17 Mar 2008 125 Posts Ptucky Stoked

Better to just drop it Eric, let someone else fight it out with him, there will likely be others. No harm no foul right? But if there is harm, you could become the victim of a frivolous lawsuit. I was, back in the late 80's, over a windsurfing collision at Doug's that was neither parties fault. I just had the good (bad?) fortune of not being the injured one and being sue-able. My homeowners insurance paid the guy $25K, and this after I carried him on my back barefoot to his van and got him to the hospital. Moral- stay out of windsurfers blind spots downwind.

It's more crowded than ever out there yet people seem interested only in crowding into the same little patches of waves. Great waves at Mitchel point and upwind of Swell for two miles.

kenja · Since 19 Jun 2008 179 Posts Stoked

I remember windsurfing out at the White Salmon bridge on a good swell day. I was super frustrated because kiters were bogarting all the waves making it nearly impossible for me to get a decent ride. On a windsurfer you have much less freedom to stay in the swell zone. You have to work much harder to stay up wind and lose more ground when you jibe. Plus, you're constantly schlogging when you're on the inside since your wind range is microscopic. Kiters can stay in the sweet spot all day long. Not only that, but it takes a looooong time to learn how to windsurf very well, so joining the other team does not seem like a very good option and only adds to the aggravation. So while, I totally understand why the guy was bent, his way of handling it demonstrates a huge character flaw. He definitely needs a talking to. A few percent of windsurfers are total pricks, just like every other sport (ours included).

I finally decided that kiting looked like a lot more fun that what I was doing and I changed teams. My windsurfing gear has been collecting dust ever since. I do try to be courteous to windsurfers since I understand their plight and their frustration with kiters. I probably would have done the same thing as you did in this situation, Eric.

I probably would have done the same thing as you Eric.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

I prolly would have looped my kite into his sail and ripped that piece of shit in half. Then self rescued myself while laying on his windsurfer board to shore, before having a bonfire using his piece of shit plank as kindling. Unless of course it was foam core, no reason to burn that shit.

Sella · Thu Jul 28, 11 10:28 am

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eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Okay folks, I started this thread, right or wrong, let me finish it. I have a PM box full of messages from folks who know him and will talk to him about it.

Eric

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

AHH lets see...

your out there to have fun and so is he hopefully ( an assumption 4 both)

Maybe he cant see that for or can't turn his neck or something....

I guessl I would casually ride up, safely next to him and strike up a conversation...

Thats usually how tensions are best dealt with not some bullshit e-chatter where he may or may not read all passive agrostyle.

If you can't ride up to him in control of your rig and emotions maybe the other guy is scared of your skill.

my two cents now worth .5 sense ' damn economy..

maybe he dislikes the union.....