chadster said...
wtf -
this is the most defamatory thing i have seen on tv and this does nothing for the publics opinion of our sport
From an industry point of view this is bad for business, when kids say to thier parents they want to try kitesurfing parents seeing this now have this **** as their impression to the safety of our sport
Who was the kiter that agreed to be involved in this rubbish ??????? lets see who owns up to this
On top of all this this show is complete rubbish, their technical rescue skills aren't even sound.
ASKA should get a full apology published about the how this situation is a beat up and a misrepresentation of the safety of the sport
If this was real - this chick would be severely injured if not dead -
Hi Chadster,
My name is Holly, I was the stunt double (not the chick on the building).
I'm stoked that I can evoke so much emotion in you and thanks for posting this.
As far as you saying that this, and I quote, "is the most defamatory thing you have ever seen", then congratulations, if this is the biggest issue in your life you're one of the lucky ones. I work with people living with cancer every day and my goodness, they just go through so much, put up with what they are dealt with and have the most amazing, beautiful attitudes to life that I have ever seen. It is such an inspiration.
And then I get on this forum and read the verbal diarrhea that you have so posted and I think to my self, wow, If only that person put as much effort into appreciating life and how lucky we are to be able to enjoy our free, Australian lifestyles; that we are healthy and fit enough to be able to enjoy what we all love doing most, kitesurfing.
Was the acting bad? absolutely. Was the script worse? Definitely.
Quote "their technical rescue skills aren't even sound", is laughable and demonstrates your youth which makes me smile. These are professional actors, these people never studied health at university level or enrolled in SES courses.
From an industry point of view, if anything it sends a message that there are serious consequences when undertaking extreme sports and perhaps it is a good idea to invest in a handful of lessons from persons who are trained and qualified in teaching kitesurfing, rather than "dude" giving "man" a lesson with poorly informed instruction.
I hope that life is looking up for you in the future and I can only hope your week improves from here on in.
Kind Regards