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Old 11-04-2012, 10:41   #1
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Flying a kite gonzo style (parasurfing)
That's gotta hurt, don't you think?
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Old 11-04-2012, 10:44   #2
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ohh that really hurt!
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Re: Flying a kite gonzo style (parasurfing)
Reminds me of the one of the guy kite surfing on Mahoe Bay who was snagged by a jumbo jet landing at SXM.



This just has to be a fake...
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Re: Flying a kite gonzo style (parasurfing)
ive had those guys all over me when i sail between Paros & Anti Paros- I worry there gonna get in my rigging & I suppose id be at fault..somehow!
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Re: Flying a kite gonzo style (parasurfing)
My brother at age 66 still enjoys it. I'm younger, and no thanks.
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Re: Flying a kite gonzo style (parasurfing)
He was probably trying to show off. Darwin award on that one!...
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There are things I feel Ive missed doing in my 73 yrs ! But this is NOT one of them !! LOL
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