Branson battles to kite-surf record

Caesar · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:50 am

http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/14102213/branson-battles-to-kite-surf-record/

Cheers
Caesar

plummet · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:15 am

Its a bit of a fake record really isn't it? its like how many teaspoons can you ballance on your nose.

The fast to cross is worthy. the oldest? nah thats juts making records for record sake.

50km crossing isn't that far. take on something more manly

FredBGG · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:35 am

Rubbish!

I think it's awesome that a 62 year can do a 50Km crossing :thumb:

Well deserved record.

50Km is a long way to go on a kite and the channel gets pretty rough when there's enough wind to kite.

Chillbay · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:35 am

Where he started was across the road from my home, all the reports say Dymchurch but in fact it was St Mary's Bay. Not as many people round him as last time in 2010. I think he was on an 8 mtr, Aaron Hadlow launched his kite so it was good PR for sure but you have to give it to the man. On Saturday we were out at Camber for about 3 hours on 8 mtrs and in the evening I was wacked, so a guy whose 62 kiteing non stop for neary 4 hours, I say well done to him. It's a shame AH couldn't kite, he looked pig sick as they all sailed into the distance.

Toby · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:42 am

Well done, congrats!!!

I think I couldn't do it...a short 7 km downwinder already makes me tired!

But I can do 4 hrs of tricks! Funny!

Ned Divine · **Joined:** Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:52 am **Posts:** 623

It is very nice that a guy enjoys life so much! Wealth, inherited or - even better - earned, is a great help in enjoying life and it seems (not sure but seems like it) that this guy has grabbed his opportunity. In this sense he is a world record holder anyway. Not that kiting for hours in the open sea at 62 is a small thing! :thumb:

jaystore · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:42 pm

We are glad too, look at his harness hook. It costs us a lot of money but it's worth to have a promoter like him :thumb:

Jbrook · **Joined:** Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:39 am **Posts:** 562

Gets my respect, most people half his age who kite couldnt have done it. All the haters can sux it :jump:

Phil · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:21 pm

A few pics here...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 142&type=3

Attachment:

399458.jpg [ 124.07 KIB | Viewed 901 times ]

Phil
Have Fun & Ride Safe

Toby · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:32 pm

Cool Jay, happy for you!!!

How many did that crossing? I see quiet some kites!!!

Branson battles to kite-surf record

Who is online