Hmmm...To Believe It or Not? Is this Kite Boarding video real or doctored?

Robert Jorge says on Oct 21, 2009, 10:27:

I have seen that before. It has to be "doctored" becuase that would have made international headlines if true.

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Oct 21, 2009, 10:32:

MC some guy in Ft Lauderdale did that shit here during a hurricane and lost control and slammed into a building.. Landed himself into intensive care for a few months.. Talk about stupid asses.. Let me see if I can find the link.

Here it is WITH VIDEO!

http://www.wkrg.com/florida/article/caught_on_tape_wind_blows_kite_sur...

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 10:37:

PCL.....during a hurricane? jajajajjajajajj......that is too fockin funny......

RJ, not sure when it was taken or where....the thing is he has a harness which the line is hooked to. Under pressure like that i cant see how he could muscle it off the harness hook. Sure beats Aviancas gringo price ticketing..jajjajaja...i wonder if he got Frequent Flier miles on that trip??

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 21, 2009, 10:41:

I saw what PCL is talking about on the news. Ya, some dumb-ass decides to kite board while a tropical storm was off-shore. Right on Fort Lauderdale beach. The guy got ripped off his feet, flew across A1A, and smashed into a building. I didn't realize he survived. They initially said he was in critical condition.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 10:43:

WKRG.com News

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roccatanski says on Oct 21, 2009, 10:59:

The posted video with the plane is fake it is commercial for sprite zero -
"Friends. They come and they go. Sprite Zero. No Sugar. No Bullshit."

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 11:00:

Sprite Zero? jajajajajjaja...

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Catfish35 says on Oct 21, 2009, 11:55:

Thats some funny shit..
You see the guys friend when he first hits the beach..runs after him and then stops after he takes off again!
Their was some video floating around years ago of a supposed Scuba or Snorkler off the coat of California that got scooped up in one of those big Air Tankers used to fight wild fires. He was swimming and got scooped up and dumped out into the fire. They had video of his charred wet suit, flippers and gear way up in a tree like 20 miles inland...jajajaja

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 12:06:

i remember that one, Catfish35.....hilarious.

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stocktrader says on Oct 21, 2009, 12:07:

I remember watching in Miami news a guy in South Beach that was lifted and slamed on the street nearly killing him. I guess you have to make sure the wind gusts don't go over certain speed. I saw some guys in Cabo de la Vela do it. It looked really fun.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 12:08:

On sundays here in Ctg there is a group of about 5 guys who kiteboard in the afternoons as long as there is a decent wind. I also heard that there is a windy lake near Medellin where one can kiteboard as well. Anyone know of this lake?

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ranaquajo (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 21, 2009, 14:12:

Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 14:23:

Ranaquajo....some Ecuadorean kiteboard intstructor told me there was a lake they could do it in. if there is enough wind to windsurf, i am sure it would be ok to kiteboard. I take it that it gets pretty windy there? how big is it? i hve never heard of the place.

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ranaquajo (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 21, 2009, 15:05:

Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 15:26:

Doin it now....will be back.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 15:29:

Alot of info on the rock, but not much about the lake. i tried Guatape and one of the links was from MES's hotel website..jajajjaj..i guess the lake is also called Guatape like the small city there. Thanks for the info MES....

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 21, 2009, 15:34:

From Johns site the photos show calm waters......anyone know if there are year round winds?

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Cheers Terry says on Oct 21, 2009, 17:01:

Hiya Miguel,

The original video you posted is (as stated above) a commercial for Sprite. It's a couple of years old now. It was produced in Denmark and didn't get much international airplay which is why it's not very familiar to most people.

The Director is Jonas Arnby. He's a pretty funny guy and has directed some incredibly successful viral films in the last few years.

Check out some of his other work here: http://www.jonasarnby.com/

Cheers,
Terry

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ranaquajo (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 21, 2009, 19:53:

Catfish35 says on Oct 22, 2009, 01:19:

MC...
I have been to El Penol many times at different times of the year. For the most part you get cool and some days down right cold weather because of it being up at a higher elevation. I have never really seen or experience a consistent wind where I would say, "hey, this could sustain a steady hobby" like say near the ocean near you! The lake is beautiful no doubt. The weather there is pretty much hit or miss. Its laid out kinda weird. sorta like fingers or sections. Just my personal assessment.

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turnmeon (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 22, 2009, 07:15:

dwmte7 says on Oct 22, 2009, 10:07:

fish. you're assessment of penol is accurate to my experience. it's usually cold as is the water, and it's lots of little harbor like areas. i always found it a bit windy...too much to make swimming comfortable, but whether it's enough for kite boarding, i've no clue.
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