Video: Please do not kite-surf during tropical storms
posted at 1:10 pm on August 19, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Via WJNO and Ace, the presence of a cameraman at the scene turns this from a local story into an international one. The video thankfully doesn’t capture the impact, but you’ll get a glimpse of the aftermath in the second clip. His friends insist he’ll be okay. Condition as of this morning: Still critical.
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And Darwin smiled.
lorien1973 on August 19, 2008 at 1:12 PM
Moron.
eanax on August 19, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Speaking of storms, my entire yard and much of the Treasure Coast is flooded. I literally can’t get my car out of my driveway due to the water level. Fun!
Better yet: Fay has actually gotten stronger after landfall. It’s 9MPH short of a hurricane.
amerpundit on August 19, 2008 at 1:16 PM
obama supporter who believes is global warming.
custer on August 19, 2008 at 1:17 PM
.
I need to write that down next to ‘do not try to catch javelins’ – otherwise I would forget all the time…
Think_b4_speaking on August 19, 2008 at 1:18 PM
I had my employees stay home today because they said the hurricane (now TS) would be heading here. I’m sitting here, staring out my window and there is a light breeze outside, no rain at all.
I hate hurricanes and their unpredictability.
lorien1973 on August 19, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Typical Obama Voter.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 19, 2008 at 1:19 PM
The reporter charactized those still kite-surfing as “hardy and adventurous”…
Leonidas Hoplite on August 19, 2008 at 1:20 PM
I was thinking the same thing when I saw it on the news last night. Absolutely nuts.
Suihei Deloi on August 19, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Any bets on the fact that there is some lawyer already planning to sue the mfr of his gear? Common sense , not so common anymore.
bbz123 on August 19, 2008 at 1:21 PM
That’s right up there with smelling like fried chicken when you’re in the woods.
tree hugging sister on August 19, 2008 at 1:22 PM
This year’s Darwanian Award winner in the making…
Sir Napsalot on August 19, 2008 at 1:23 PM
In Cro-Magnon days this guy would have decided to enter the dark cave, regardless of the saber-tooth droppings outside the entrance.
Bishop on August 19, 2008 at 1:23 PM
“This is what your brain looks like on hope.”
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 19, 2008 at 1:25 PM
the product of our fine public schools!
wildweasel on August 19, 2008 at 1:26 PM
High winds, kite surfing, what could go wrong?
Kawabunga, dude!!!
Hening on August 19, 2008 at 1:26 PM
Quick poll:
At what point do you think he realized his error?
1) First lift off
2) During the Face Plow
3) Second lift off
4) The Bug Splat at the end
BobMbx on August 19, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Air and brick are no substitute for hope and change.
LickyLicky on August 19, 2008 at 1:28 PM
What a dumbass. “Jane, stop this crazy thiiiiing!”
“Hey look, it’s a hurricane. You know what would be really cool? I’ll break out my man-kite and be blown out of control. That would be soooo pisssah. I hope no buildings get in my way.”
Geronimo on August 19, 2008 at 1:28 PM
Sad, scary.
I’ve done my share of stupid stunts. Some of us really want to learn the hard way. Praying for his recovery.
TexasDan on August 19, 2008 at 1:29 PM
why didn’t he let go?
Vincenzo on August 19, 2008 at 1:33 PM
My father used to tell me that he loved humankind it was people he thought were so damned stupid…. I understand now.
MNDavenotPC on August 19, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Eh, none of the above.
That dude was still holding onto his kite the whole time.
Unless he’s entangled with the lines. Which is just as stoooopid.
Sir Napsalot on August 19, 2008 at 1:34 PM
It’s a paraglider. Once you are in, there is no getting out unless someone unstraps you.
lorien1973 on August 19, 2008 at 1:36 PM
He can’t. It’s like a parachute. You can release it, but in the 4 seconds this all takes place, I’m sure it didn’t cross his mind. Even if it did, it’s tough to think straight when your face is plowing a 6″ furrow through wet sand. Let go when he was in the air? Same as not letting go, eh?
BobMbx on August 19, 2008 at 1:37 PM
They said he a harness with an emergency release, so that probably got stuck.
pedestrian on August 19, 2008 at 1:39 PM
He might be ok. Well, no, probably not now.
there it is on August 19, 2008 at 1:44 PM
What do you want to bet that this guy is an Uuuuuuhbama supporter?
thekingtut on August 19, 2008 at 1:45 PM
I’ll stick to earthquakes.
Sanjoboy on August 19, 2008 at 1:46 PM
I also heard that its not wise to pull on Superman’s cape.
AverageJoe on August 19, 2008 at 1:48 PM
What a @&@#*@#*$ idiot.
Darwin awards he will not get as long as he remains alive. I would have voted for him.
Weebork on August 19, 2008 at 1:53 PM
US UK AU SU RU
Dificulty 8.5 8.3 8.5 8.5 7.0 40.8
Technique 6.5 6.5 6.8 6.5 4.2 30.5
CBarker on August 19, 2008 at 1:53 PM
PIMF. Dammit.
CBarker on August 19, 2008 at 1:54 PM
Reminds me of the poor guy seen in all those programs about the 2004 Sumatran earthquake tsunami, who, when the water retreated far out into the Indian Ocean before the big wave came, decided to walk far out onto the suddenly-expanded beach to get a better look.
jon1979 on August 19, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Kite-surfer dude! What part of “Let Go!” do you not understand?
Mandrake on August 19, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Sweet God in heaven he was moving fast.
“Hardy and adventurous?” Not the adjectives I’d have used.
MT
Mistahtibbs on August 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM
I know what he was thinking… the same thing a redneck thinks before he is seriously injured or killed… “Wait til they check this out!”
saltydogg14 on August 19, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Maybe John Kerry can give that man one of his purple hearts.
wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 2:06 PM
(Watched the second video) Broke his fall in the parking lot? I wonder is his insurance will cover this. Might even make it into a new TV commercial.
AFFFLLAACKKKK!!!!!!!!!
wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 2:09 PM
“Don’t be a dumbass and kite-surf during tropical storms. That’s Allstate’s stand. Are YOU in good hands?”
Spanglemaker on August 19, 2008 at 2:11 PM
He didn’t let go because he was on a harness. Of course, the harness has an emergency quick release for, you know, being lifted off the ground by a funnel cloud.
Nethicus on August 19, 2008 at 2:11 PM
ROFL :)
Well played sir
LimeyGeek on August 19, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound! (”Look! Up in the sky!” “It’s a bird!” “It’s a plane!” “It’s SuperKite Surfer Dude!”)… Yes, it’s SuperKite Surfer Dude… strange visitor from another town who came to the beach with powers and abilities far beyond those of normal surfer! SuperKite Surfer Dude… who can change the course of mighty surf boards, smash his head off steel cars, and who, disguised as a normal, mild-mannered beach goer, fights a never-ending battle to hang-10 and the American way!
TheBigOldDog on August 19, 2008 at 2:15 PM
“Yo, dude, hold my beer and watch this!!”
thebookkeeper on August 19, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Your brain on “hope”
A brain? Nope
Logic you defy
Blown toward the sky
You dope
Entelechy on August 19, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Maybe we should tell Obama to go fly a kite.
Steve Z on August 19, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Thrill seekers easily become wheel-chair bound or take a dirt bath. Hee-haw. That’s why they called that show Jackass.
Al Gore would blame this man’s ‘accident’ on global warming, America and Bush when it’s clearly his own damn stoopidity.
Christine on August 19, 2008 at 2:17 PM
Have you ever water skiied? When first learning, it’s common to lose your footing and be planted face first in the water.
It’s also common to still pointlessly grip the rope, so you’re dragged along for several more seconds, even as water is being rushed up your sinus passages and into your mouth. After several seconds the rookie skiier realizes he should let go of the rope. Very common…
Now couple that similar instinct with a healthy dose of terror and you will understand why he didn’t just “let go”.
Then again, it could be like other people pointed out…he was strapped in.
ynot4tony2 on August 19, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Here in Texas we call that a “Dumbass.”
Sefton on August 19, 2008 at 2:18 PM
His last words were “Hey, mahhhn, like watch this … (takes a drag of pot) It’s gonna be so rad!”
Tony737 on August 19, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Ron White said it best:
You can’t fix STUPID!
jdsmith0021 on August 19, 2008 at 2:23 PM
This should make the 2008 Darwin awards. The guy was seriously intelligence challenged.
katieanne on August 19, 2008 at 2:25 PM
It’s always the Russian judge, isn’t it?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 19, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Hope the guy is OK.
This is why space aliens won’t come down here and incinerate us all to ashes. They’re in their spaceships laughing their butts off watching us demented humans fling ourselves into the sides of buildings.
Why ruin a good comedy show?
My kitty says:
Et tu Brute on August 19, 2008 at 2:54 PM
No, no, no.
It’s southeast Florida–full of transplants and tourists–
what else do you expect?
~A Florida native for numerous generations.
INC on August 19, 2008 at 2:58 PM
I vote 5) All of the above…..
Remember folks, when preparing for a very possible Suicidal flight into natures fury, to
wear a helmet. bring fresh underwear for eventually “OH *CENSORED*!” moment. Have last will and testiment ready.Take a nice long moment to consider what your getting ready to risk attempting, and think about the joys of instead playing a video game at home… where it’s nice and mostly (or at least, more) safeRazgriez on August 19, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Stuck on
stupidbrick wall.drunyan8315 on August 19, 2008 at 4:27 PM
OK, not knowing much about kite surfing.
You mean some other idiot have to strap this dude in the harness, too? Or one person can do it by himself?
Well, I am NOT getting into one of those without at least some safety thingy.
Sir Napsalot on August 19, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Get well soon. He got a big dose of intelligence just then.
Mojave Mark on August 19, 2008 at 4:58 PM
You just know that’s going to leave a mark!
Over.
1GooDDaDDy on August 19, 2008 at 5:07 PM
I think that was Bigfoot. Or the Wicked Witch of the West.
robblefarian on August 19, 2008 at 5:30 PM
This ain’t your parents Sally Field
- The Cat
MirCat on August 19, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Darn, video is already gone.
AUINSC on August 19, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Kinda reminded me of ……………… this.
Seven Percent Solution on August 19, 2008 at 9:27 PM
All Gone Bummer,
Bob
Bobnormal on August 19, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Video still available at WFOR-TV in Miami if anyone’s still interested. This is research into the human condition, not schadenfreude! ;-)
rocksandbroncs on August 19, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Isn’t that a proper characterization of all Obama voters? (and a similar subsequent result for our nation if he wins?)
electric-rascal on August 20, 2008 at 1:00 AM
Sand face plant and the smack into the building aside that actually looked kinda fun.
Not that I would try it
F15Mech on August 20, 2008 at 1:28 AM
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