morning all just a reminder to wright your tel number on your board etc we were just packing up at mullaloo yesterday when one of the guys brought a board in which was lost earlier in the day from pinaroo point
I phoned the number on the board and a very relieved Bob is picking his board up from my house this morning
happy safe kiting
I break into kiter's cars and put my telephone number on the bottom of their boards. Then it's just a matter of sitting back and waiting for the phone to ring... and bam- free gear.
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morning all just a reminder to wright your tel number on your board etc we were just packing up at mullaloo yesterday when one of the guys brought a board in which was lost earlier in the day from pinaroo point
I phoned the number on the board and a very relieved Bob is picking his board up from my house this morning
happy safe kiting
With a carton in hand
Select to expand quotecauncy said..
With a carton in hand
Still waiting for my carton - even after being asked brand preference by a kiter a few weeks ago.
He had snapped a center line about 4-500m out so I offered to take in his board in while he self rescued. Kept an eye on him for about 10 minutes and noticed he was travelling downwind almost parallel to the shore making little progress towards the beach. Went downwind and assisted in dragging both kite and person to safety.
Select to expand quoteJusthanging said..
Still waiting for my carton - even after being asked brand preference by a kiter a few weeks ago.
He had snapped a center line about 4-500m out so I offered to take in his board in while he self rescued. Kept an eye on him for about 10 minutes and noticed he was travelling downwind almost parallel to the shore making little progress towards the beach. Went downwind and assisted in dragging both kite and person to safety.
A carton is a bit rich, unless you have him a happy ending as well?
Select to expand quotecauncy said..geordieboy said..
morning all just a reminder to wright your tel number on your board etc we were just packing up at mullaloo yesterday when one of the guys brought a board in which was lost earlier in the day from pinaroo point
I phoned the number on the board and a very relieved Bob is picking his board up from my house this morning
happy safe kiting
With a carton in hand
Yep carton was in the boot good swap I'd say
Select to expand quotegeordieboy said..cauncy said..geordieboy said..
morning all just a reminder to wright your tel number on your board etc we were just packing up at mullaloo yesterday when one of the guys brought a board in which was lost earlier in the day from pinaroo point
I phoned the number on the board and a very relieved Bob is picking his board up from my house this morning
happy safe kiting
With a carton in hand
Yep carton was in the boot good swap I'd say
Newcastle brown?
Select to expand quoteJusthanging said..cauncy said..
With a carton in hand
Still waiting for my carton - even after being asked brand preference by a kiter a few weeks ago.
He had snapped a center line about 4-500m out so I offered to take in his board in while he self rescued. Kept an eye on him for about 10 minutes and noticed he was travelling downwind almost parallel to the shore making little progress towards the beach. Went downwind and assisted in dragging both kite and person to safety.
Hmmmmm, roll back the clock methinks. You got yourself into it, now get yourself out. Lucky these punters aren't leaning in 2002. Very good chance you would have been the only person out.
Whenever I help out a fellow kitesurfer who's in need of a bit of assistance, I really hope that maybe someone will help me out one day.
After 17 years on the water I still manage to screw things up sometimes.
I definatlley don't follow him along thinking " this kook better cough up a carton of beer or I'm gonna slag him off on a public forum"
Select to expand quoteJusthanging said..cauncy said..
With a carton in hand
Still waiting for my carton - even after being asked brand preference by a kiter a few weeks ago.
He had snapped a center line about 4-500m out so I offered to take in his board in while he self rescued. Kept an eye on him for about 10 minutes and noticed he was travelling downwind almost parallel to the shore making little progress towards the beach. Went downwind and assisted in dragging both kite and person to safety.
How about doing it because helping another kiter in trouble is just the right thing to do?
Select to expand quotebeebee said..Justhanging said..cauncy said..
With a carton in hand
Still waiting for my carton - even after being asked brand preference by a kiter a few weeks ago.
He had snapped a center line about 4-500m out so I offered to take in his board in while he self rescued. Kept an eye on him for about 10 minutes and noticed he was travelling downwind almost parallel to the shore making little progress towards the beach. Went downwind and assisted in dragging both kite and person to safety.
How about doing it because helping another kiter in trouble is just the right thing to do?
Hmmmmm, ah that old chestnut. Gratuities, when are they in order? Certainly not when some punter is out in 35 knts on a 9 fully depowered and stuffs up. He deserves to be helped because he didn't know any better.
I'll bring a couple of BFM Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien Grand Crus down and we can know the froth off em Justhanging.
Select to expand quoteMrFreeze said..beebee said..Justhanging said..cauncy said..
With a carton in hand
Still waiting for my carton - even after being asked brand preference by a kiter a few weeks ago.
He had snapped a center line about 4-500m out so I offered to take in his board in while he self rescued. Kept an eye on him for about 10 minutes and noticed he was travelling downwind almost parallel to the shore making little progress towards the beach. Went downwind and assisted in dragging both kite and person to safety.
How about doing it because helping another kiter in trouble is just the right thing to do?
Hmmmmm, ah that old chestnut. Gratuities, when are they in order? Certainly not when some punter is out in 35 knts on a 9 fully depowered and stuffs up. He deserves to be helped because he didn't know any better.
I'll bring a couple of BFM Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien Grand Crus down and we can know the froth off em Justhanging.
Ahh my favourite Swiss tipple and an acquired taste, however I am not sure it's the right thing to do - i have yet to spend time assisting you and demanding a carton for my services.
Select to expand quoteJusthanging said..MrFreeze said..beebee said..Justhanging said..cauncy said..
With a carton in hand
Still waiting for my carton - even after being asked brand preference by a kiter a few weeks ago.
He had snapped a center line about 4-500m out so I offered to take in his board in while he self rescued. Kept an eye on him for about 10 minutes and noticed he was travelling downwind almost parallel to the shore making little progress towards the beach. Went downwind and assisted in dragging both kite and person to safety.
How about doing it because helping another kiter in trouble is just the right thing to do?
Hmmmmm, ah that old chestnut. Gratuities, when are they in order? Certainly not when some punter is out in 35 knts on a 9 fully depowered and stuffs up. He deserves to be helped because he didn't know any better.
I'll bring a couple of BFM Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien Grand Crus down and we can know the froth off em Justhanging.
Ahh my favourite Swiss tipple and an acquired taste, however I am not sure it's the right thing to do - i have yet to spend time assisting you and demanding a carton for my services.
Hmmmmm, on the hunt for another case sir? It would be prudent to look elsewhere as I haven't needed the service of a professional rescuer during my kiting career. Loads of opportunity at the home of learners AKA Pinnaroo Point.
I feel the 2 vans inside the gate need to move down to accommodate the new rescue van with rubber duckie on top. You need to list your services, painted on the side in large letters I would suggest
I'll start with
Board recovery.
Payment methods should include crypto currencies, and of course the amber liquid.
... recently on a trip to SA, Robe, with a decent 20 to 25 knots with small waves and rough water, one of the our crew helped out a bloke who was in trouble, in his world he thought he was going to drown, gotten himself to panic stage,,,, ended up dragging him in by his arm back to the beach where he layed on the beach grabbing his breath back kissing the ground. Meanwhile one of our other crew saved his board.
Later, the bloke drove up and down trying to give us $50,,,,, none of us would take the money,,, "pay it forward dude",,,,, so yeah its what you do for fellow kiters.
Mind you, had he turned up with a carton,,,, we would have insisted he join us for a few, then we would have taken it in a heart beat,,,, so long as he joined in,,,, that's when a carton is welcomed with open arms.
Cheers,
Robbie 
I once gave a carton of coopers to a bloke that offered me an old skateboard for free, probably a bit generous in hindsight.
we used to call them slabs
Select to expand quotePuetz said..
... recently on a trip to SA, Robe, with a decent 20 to 25 knots with small waves and rough water, one of the our crew helped out a bloke who was in trouble, in his world he thought he was going to drown, gotten himself to panic stage,,,, ended up dragging him in by his arm back to the beach where he layed on the beach grabbing his breath back kissing the ground. Meanwhile one of our other crew saved his board.
Later, the bloke drove up and down trying to give us $50,,,,, none of us would take the money,,, "pay it forward dude",,,,, so yeah its what you do for fellow kiters.
Mind you, had he turned up with a carton,,,, we would have insisted he join us for a few, then we would have taken it in a heart beat,,,, so long as he joined in,,,, that's when a carton is welcomed with open arms.
Cheers,
Robbie
Best attitude in here so far. That's what it's all about and sets us Aussies apart from the rest of the world. Well done P.
Select to expand quotePuetz said..
... recently on a trip to SA, Robe, with a decent 20 to 25 knots with small waves and rough water, one of the our crew helped out a bloke who was in trouble, in his world he thought he was going to drown, gotten himself to panic stage,,,, ended up dragging him in by his arm back to the beach where he layed on the beach grabbing his breath back kissing the ground. Meanwhile one of our other crew saved his board.
Later, the bloke drove up and down trying to give us $50,,,,, none of us would take the money,,, "pay it forward dude",,,,, so yeah its what you do for fellow kiters.
Mind you, had he turned up with a carton,,,, we would have insisted he join us for a few, then we would have taken it in a heart beat,,,, so long as he joined in,,,, that's when a carton is welcomed with open arms.
Cheers,
Robbie
Well said Robbie,
If it wasn't for a couple of diligent kiters on the beach it may of well been a total different out come.
I don't think I've ever seen a kiter so grateful for some help.
I was out on the water that day and I did see the kite down on the waters edge but to self consumed in what I was doing. This near miss has taught me a lesson. head down wind a bit and see if all's ok. Clear it wasn't.
I dip my lid to Wayne and others that helped out!!!!
That was Craig. Nice work.
I thought he was looking ok and misread it too. Should have helped out
