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Kiter suffers stroke in Los Barilles

 
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that_guy_stu

Since 22 Sep 2012
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PostMon Dec 13, 21 10:19 am    Kiter suffers stroke in Los Barilles Reply with quote

Give Chris Kastner A Helping Hand:

"On December 2nd, Chris was out kiting in Los Barilles (Baja, Mexico). He was having an excellent session when he started to feel a little off. Not totally knowing what was happening, he kited back towards the beach and was able to make it mostly to shore. With the help of his daughter, Ashley, and a couple of good people on the beach, Ashley and Debbie were able to get him quickly to the local hospital. There it was determined that Chris had suffered a major stroke."

Chris is a good friend of mine and has been a big supporter of winter / summer recreation in the Columbia Gorge for decades. Here is a link to his GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/chris-kastners-journey-back?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

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Sasquatch

Since 09 Mar 2005
2053 Posts
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PostMon Dec 13, 21 10:29 am     Reply with quote

Super bummer! Thx for the info. How old is Chris?

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coupdevill

Since 09 Mar 2016
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PostMon Dec 13, 21 10:50 am     Reply with quote

Sasquatch wrote:
Super bummer! Thx for the info. How old is Chris?


50+

His wife Deb Fuller was a fixture at Slingshot for many years, good good people.

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eric

Since 13 Jan 2006
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PostMon Dec 13, 21 11:11 am     Reply with quote

Donated. Amazing guy with an equally amazing daughter.

Eric

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Nak

Since 19 May 2005
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PostMon Dec 13, 21 1:56 pm     Reply with quote

That blows. Sad Donated and best wishes for a full recovery.

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jasonq

Since 12 Jan 2009
242 Posts
hood river
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PostMon Dec 13, 21 4:19 pm     Reply with quote

blows. completely.

one thing to consider when traveling is getting travel medical insurance, it is cheap, like $100 for a few weeks, and covers medical evac back to your home. just make sure to get the action sports waiver. Also check your primary medial insurance to see what they cover for out of country, and if they pay direct, or you have to pay and they reimburse, etc. mine covers almost everything, but i still buy the travel insurance anyway.

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Godlike

Since 25 Sep 2008
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PostWed Dec 15, 21 9:16 am     Reply with quote

Tragic, He just turned 60 , I wonder If he had Hypertension, the silent killer, I wonder if he new he had Hypertension. I hope he has a full recovery. Best wishes. Sail on.

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