flyguy0101 - 2-3-2014 at 02:04 PM
Well will write more when I can but thought would share. Got lofted today in 20 mph gust. 30+ feet up landed hard and broke my back t11 is fractured
but waiting on brace in ER. Good spirits but bored and drugged wife had to leave because 2 hrs from home
Scott
Kober - 2-3-2014 at 02:09 PM
Scott ..... Get well quick my friend .... keep us posted ...
riffclown - 2-3-2014 at 02:17 PM
OOUCH!! Get well soon.. AND Don't rush it.. Give yourself time to heal. Your spine is nothing to be trifled with..
Bladerunner - 2-3-2014 at 02:18 PM
OMG :o
This is a real shock to here. You will definitely be in todays prayer.
Here is hoping for the best possible outcome.
3shot - 2-3-2014 at 02:21 PM
OMG Scott!!!!!!! Gald you are able to check in bro. Heal up well and let me know if you need anything! Prayers sent!
flyjump - 2-3-2014 at 02:27 PM
Sorry to hear man! Get the rest you need
RedSky - 2-3-2014 at 02:27 PM
:o Bloody hell mate!!
Hope you're not laid out for long and I hope your wife is not too bored or drugged to return to visit you again. 
abkayak - 2-3-2014 at 02:55 PM
Sorry to hear..heal up quick!
Cheddarhead - 2-3-2014 at 03:00 PM
Oh no Scott! Another one of us injured
Sure hope this isn't a new trend
developing. Here's to a speedy recovery so you can get back out there. Take care in the meantime and get lots of rest.
Rob
hiaguy - 2-3-2014 at 03:19 PM
WTF Scott!
I hope the damage isn't too severe and the pain's manageable.
Heal quickly!
Kamikuza - 2-3-2014 at 03:24 PM
FFFfffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuu.... glad you're ok-ish and hope you heal up soon 
... bit strange that they'd drug your wife though - was she a bit hysterical? :duh:
Kamikuza - 2-3-2014 at 03:26 PM
FFFfffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuu.... glad you're ok-ish and hope you heal up soon
Suds after thuds - 2-3-2014 at 03:37 PM
good luck and heal well
mainekite2 - 2-3-2014 at 04:26 PM
Scott, hope you are Ok and take time to heal
WELDNGOD - 2-3-2014 at 04:56 PM
Prayers sent Bro! Hope ya heal well and get back on the horse that threw ya
soliver - 2-3-2014 at 05:13 PM
Holy schniekies dude!!! Get well and heal up in time for JIBE!!
We'll shoot some prayers out for ya bud!!!
skimtwashington - 2-3-2014 at 05:25 PM
Sorry for the pain and difficulties.
Don't be the Evel Knievel of kiting....(in breaking personal records at the cost of breaking every bone in his body)- But do be the Evil Knievel of
kiting..who healed up better and stronger boned than before.
Heal fast Scott!
PHREERIDER - 2-3-2014 at 05:44 PM
damn, you never know! glad ur up for communication. keep us posted! REST!
shaggs2riches - 2-3-2014 at 06:00 PM
Holy hell bro that's very unfortunate. Glad you are staying in positive spirits through this. I'm sure the drugs will be your best friend a while.
Feyd - 2-3-2014 at 08:05 PM
Sorry to hear about the lofting. Good luck with the recovery.
Smeagol - 2-3-2014 at 08:35 PM
Ugh, sorry man. I know the feeling, it ain't fun.
Heal up quick!
markite - 2-3-2014 at 11:10 PM
Wow Scott, that's not nice to hear - it could have been a lot worse but that is still serious enough. Speedy recovery and hope to see you out riding
this year. Wildwood might be too close to call - how about JIBE?
Mark
ssayre - 3-3-2014 at 07:30 AM
Scary stuff, hoping for a speedy recovery for you.
bigkid - 3-3-2014 at 08:35 AM
Damb kids, you tell them over and over and they never listen.
Dont leave us hanging, what did the doctors say, prognosis?
I know what your wife said, and what she is going to say over and over before you go out again and play. Hope she is doing OK.
You my friend, rest, heal, and...... you dont need anyone to tell you the rest, you already know.
Anything we can do to help, let us know.
cheezycheese - 3-3-2014 at 08:42 AM
Damn dude this sucks... speedy recovery...
dirtslide - 3-3-2014 at 10:08 AM
Speedy healing to you flyguy. hoping that all turns out well with recovery . Back brace doesn't sound like any fun but better than rods and screws in
the spine 
B-Roc - 3-3-2014 at 10:08 AM
Ouch. Best wishes for a quick and total recovery. What size kite were you on?
bobalooie57 - 3-3-2014 at 10:37 AM
Sorry to hear that, Scott. 30 feet up can work on water, or 3 feet of powder
snow, but makes for a hard landing otherwise. Take your time and heal up. Good Luck.
snowspider - 3-3-2014 at 11:05 AM
Getting a queezy feeling just thinking about it. Best wishes big guy. Hows Andrew doing with it?
carltb - 3-3-2014 at 11:30 AM
sorry to hear about your injury dude, heal up fast and take it sleazy!!
buggydanny - 3-3-2014 at 11:39 AM
Scott
Sorry to hear about the injury. It really hits home when it happens to one of us.
I recommend you take time to heal and listen to your doctors advise. The wind will still be there when you recover.
I hope your wife is understanding and that this does not put a end to Andrews kiting.
Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Dan
BeamerBob - 3-3-2014 at 12:10 PM
Wow, Scott I was coming on here to hear about your big jump and was shocked to hear you got hurt in the process. Praying you have a quick and full
recovery.
flyguy0101 - 3-3-2014 at 02:13 PM
guys I have tried twice to write my story and my pos computer and weak wifi at the hospital have crashed it so I will write an in depth report when I
arrive home. thank you to all for the prayers and well wishes
scott
HIghlights- freak gust right after I sent kite for jump provide elevator that took me 35-40 feet up, I was able to redirect three times before wind
died which helped me to fall from only ~20 feet instead of higher- lucky! Did fracture my t-11 vertabrea and will be in body brace for the next 12
weeks unless lieing in bed. And no kiting or active sports for 6 months- sounds rough but I am happy my angel was watching and I am not in a
wheelchair more to follow I promise- And Yes I was scared $#!^less
winds 12-15 gusting to mid to upper 20s and was flying my 15m charger
3shot - 3-3-2014 at 02:20 PM
6 months. OUCH. Stay in good spirits bro! Like you said, thank God you are not in a wheel chair.
Demoknight - 3-3-2014 at 04:12 PM
So sorry to hear of your injury! I, like several others read your title and got ready for an epic air photo or story. My mind was blown when I saw you
got hurt. Heal fast mate, and listen to the doctors.
Dayhiker - 3-3-2014 at 04:40 PM
Glad to hear your going to be okay. I joined the forum yesterday & who welcomes me? You, a guy in a hospital. He who was flying at an area
near by & suffers great misfortune but still has a moment to welcome a new forum member. Talk about Southern hospitality! You even want to know
where I am from in the highlands of Virginia. I am located in Smyth county out in the rural area not too far from Marion Virginia. Hope to meet you
sometime this year. Contact me if you're in the area. You have a new kite friend. Thank you.
bigkid - 3-3-2014 at 05:35 PM
Good to hear it wasnt the neck, t-11 puts in in the lower rib area commonly called the thoracic section. Im no longer a dummy about head, neck, chest,
spine damage. 6 months may seem like a long time but is much shorter than 2 years. Ribs take 10 months to completely heal.
Let your back heal and the chances of problems later on will be not so bad.
shehatesmyhobbies - 3-3-2014 at 07:26 PM
Just got off the phone with Scott. He really is in good spirits and says that it only hurts when he coughs or hiccups (side effect of the little
pills). He was up walking around with his brace on quite a bit today he said. He had just woke up from a little nap when I called. After our
conversation he was heading back for another nap! He was scheduled to go home today but due to the snow in the area of his home, his wife was not able
to go pick him up.
It's amazing how he still talked with the same enthusiasm as he does when he is telling any of his kiting stories. This guy as most of us know is
tough as nails when it comes to hitting the ground. He has had more bruises in one weekend of kiting than many of us have had in a lifetime. Not
because he is a bad kite flier, but because he always goes for it and tries to advance his skills. He is an outstanding pilot and has some great
skills on the board. I am sure he will be back on the board or buggy not long after the doc allows.
I am sure once he gets home tomorrow he will check in!
Scott it was great talking to you as always! Heal up soon and hope to see you for a couple days at WBB even if it is to just hang out!
3shot - 3-3-2014 at 07:28 PM
Thanks for the update Rich!
mougl - 3-3-2014 at 07:53 PM
Heal well and heal fast Scott.
Jaymz - 3-3-2014 at 09:46 PM
Your a tough old cookie. Heal up buddy!
soliver - 3-3-2014 at 10:17 PM
Speaking of cookies,... Somebody call Pokite and Frankiter... I think this guy needs a dose of Aunt B's STAT
AnnieO - 3-3-2014 at 10:26 PM
Dang. That's a scary shocker. Glad you're now on your way to recovery. Hang in there.
stetson05 - 4-3-2014 at 11:34 AM
Hope you heal well. I'm glad you kept your head and kept redirecting the kite. It can mean the difference between an epic jump or an epic tragedy.
Don't forget to take the stool softeners and heal fast.
Windy Heap - 5-3-2014 at 01:32 PM
Hopefully cute nurses and Bored / Drugged wife's provide good full body sponge bathes over the next couple months!
dirtslide - 5-3-2014 at 02:18 PM
I kite my wheelchair and even broke it in two at the skate park :evil: also great in long line ups:D heal well my friend.
frankiter - 5-3-2014 at 06:23 PM
Spencer, Aunt B is already on alert.
Scott, U2U me your address if you're interested in getting some chocolate chip medicine.
soliver - 5-3-2014 at 07:44 PM
pyro22487 - 7-3-2014 at 01:29 AM
I skipped this thread until today. I just saw the other one about the back injury and was like... SAY WHAT????? Broken back wow that's painful hears
wishes from central Oklahoma.
Proletariat - 7-3-2014 at 01:52 AM
Crap man. That sucks. That's a long time to be out but I'm glad to hear it's not worse. 20ish feet is no joke (fell 15 feet off a rock and
shattered my ankle in 2003). I get shivers when I hear 15m and 20+ in the same sentence. Take care of yourself and remember, you had kids so they
could do #@%$#! for you that you don't wanna do. Use that, man... Use it. 