wes Greene said...

Congrats James and Ben.
Well done.
12 hours of full-on kiting is not only a solid workout for the body...but also for the gear.
So let's have some facts on your gear.
What kites did you fly ?
What boards did you ride ?

top effort, well done guys!

congrats guys!
12 hours of kiting in a row in open seas is really something... well done.

Congrats!!!
What's next, OZ to NZ:)!?

please note .These guys ARE NOT wearing boardies over their wetties .Finally this will put the argument to bed that and the conclusion can be made that wearing boardies over wetsuits is not necessary and is a rediculous fashion statement by people thinking to themselves 'look at me I'm a kiter becuase i wear boardies over my wettie" and that for some reason think that they look cool.
On another note check out their eyes in the photo ,what were they smokin on the trip across the strait?

Well done on your attepted crossing of bass straight. Its a shame you didnt quiet get there. Oh well better luck next time.
To get within 1000m and then having to swim is very sad.

You may think that im being a bit harsh but its like making the garnd final and losing by a point at the final siren. Or running a marathon and end up crawling accross the line. Either way you didnt quite land your like on the beach in victoria.

I believe it leaves the record open

richswing said...

I wear boardies so I can put my keys somewhere and to store my 4m line extensions when I do downwinders.

Oh yes and I keep my credit card and cash just in case I can't get a lift back.

Sometimes its just practical.

And I wear a helmet, so I loose my cool statement

Well done guys, good going!

Cheers
Rich

Hey that reason has some credibility!I eat my words .

jw you have the record fair and square congrats man

JW said...

seems there is always one wanker...

looking forward to meeting you 4yearon

lol. ^^^
Oh, James.
You've been suckered, dude.
You did the crossing...
now you should conduct yourself in a professsional manner.
That means no name-calling, no aggression.
Be cool.
Think future sponsorship.

4yearson said...

I hear your anger.
Still remains that the kite didnt make it to the beach, did it.

Like lighting McQueen in the piston cup
Like winning a womens race when your a man
Like climbing everest without oxygen except for the last 100m
need i go on

Great effort but still i believe they didnt quite get there. I dont think this is a bad thing. Failure is good and should be celebrated.


Well done on the attempt

A better metaphor is pushing your F1 car over the line after it breaks down. They still crossed the line. Nobody helped them. They win.

4yearson said...

I hear your anger.
Still remains that the kite didnt make it to the beach, did it.

Like lighting McQueen in the piston cup
Like winning a womens race when your a man
Like climbing everest without oxygen except for the last 100m
need i go on

Great effort but still i believe they didnt quite get there. I dont think this is a bad thing. Failure is good and should be celebrated.


Well done on the attempt

still unassisted crossing. just means you could have a go and if you dont have to swim the last 800m then you might be able to do it quicker. In a triathalon you can get of your bike and walk, do breaststroke, stup running for a lie down and a kit kat.
Good catch with the fishing tho ya troll!