Very sorry to hear this.Best wishes for your recovery Josh.

Speedy recovery@ ya. From us down in SE Texas

So sad to hear....heel well

Have never met you, but get well soon brother!!

Another reality check for us all.......

We are all in this sport together....

Healing Prayers from the South West

So sorry that this happened! Even though I don't personally know you, I still get very upset when someone from my kiting family is injured. I really hope the healing process goes quickly for you and your back out doing what you love. Take care. ATB

Rob.

I am saddened by his injuries, I have talked on the phone with Josh, Cool dude. I wish him the best and please keep us updated!

As a member of this open extended kiting family on PKF.... Wishing a speedy recovery to one of the kiting brethren.

Heal well and soon Josh.
It's never good when a family member (at home or out kiting) gets hurt. Know that there is an entire family of friends and friends-to-be looking for you to be back on the playa.

Get well soon, prayers are with you!!!

Josh I feel your pain. I was so lucky to not be hurt worse myself a couple of years ago. I am glad they got you flown out. I hope the surgeries go well and you heal quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

BB thanks for the info on how it happened. It is so important to pay attention and learn from others so that we can all remain safe. If any other good info comes out of this please share. I personally bought some hillbilly pants after my crash to hopefully save my a$$ next time.

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Originally posted by BeamerBob I guessed right. Josh was lofted with a Vapor and it took him up 10-15 feet. He thought he could stick the landing but got spun around while in the air. He said he had some warnings to come in but didn't listen to any of the little voices. :smug: It still makes me a little sick to think of him being hurt.

So sorry to hear about this Josh. We're rooting for you to have a full and speedy recovery. Prayers being sent your way too...

That sucks bro! Get well, and enjoy the food ;-)

Aw dude, ouch - that sucks best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery :karate:

Josh we are all rooting for you. Many prayers from here in Georgia and all around the kiting world.

Sorry to hear about your accident, sounds like a hell of a hit. Take care and best wishes toward a fast recovery.

My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy and complete recovery. Sorry this happened and I hope to see you back on PKF soon.

So sorry to hear of your injuries and pray for your complete and speedy recovery. We all need to never forget the power we are dealing with.

Heal fast.

Susan (npw goddess)

Kelci and I send our best to Josh and CeeCee. Heal fast Josh!

Many, many thanks to all of you for the concern and well wishes. I'm pretty sore just about now, still no surgery scheduled, but thanks to my family and friends, and to my PKF family as well my spirits are high. I've taken a turn or 2 at lot of other sports, and I must say that kiters are some of the most genuine people I have ever met. Your concerns are much appreciated, and don't worry- y'all aren't getting rid of me that easy! Besides, I have a score to settle with that vapor now.

Oh hell yeah!!!!

It would be tough not to settle that score in a bonfire. keep pushing that pain button when you need it Josh. You deserve it. Stay tough!

Wish you all the best Josh :sniff:
Get well fast and back on the horse (..with the wheels )

Glad to hear you are feeling better, I have been wanting to check out that lake but this gives me some pause. Whatever you do dont burn the Vapor, those are sweet kites, just give it a firm scolding.

Hoping for the best and a speedy recovery for you Josh. Sorry to hear about your injury and we're all here for you.

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Originally posted by Dagon Glad to hear you are feeling better, I have been wanting to check out that lake but this gives me some pause. Whatever you do dont burn the Vapor, those are sweet kites, just give it a firm scolding.

Lol, no fire Dagon. Don't let my mistake discourage a trip out there. It is like visiting a whole different planet. After I rehab this I would love to ride out there with you. It is a rather extreme place but so very worth it.

that sounds awesome, are there good winds in the summertime? my friend wants to take a trip this summer and that sounds like the perfect place. maybe in July?

Summer is a tough one out there. I gets pretty hot during the day. From my trips this past year, I would say that you can get riding in then, but it is inconsistent. What I saw was what I called a sun set blow that usually lasted for 45 minutes to an hour and a half as the sun was setting behind Steens mountain on the west side. My theory on it is that the playa as a whole is big enough to effect the atmospheric pressure above it by acting like a giant heat exchanger. Temp swings of 40+ degrees as the sun sets are the norm for that time of year. If you want to explore, see what it's all about, have a good time, but be ready for some brain baking sun then summer is ok. You just have to know that on a short trip you may not get the conditions you want

If you want to try to go really fast you will generally need to chase storms. The best riding I saw was in September and October, although you can get it now too (hence my injury, oops.) It does present some problems for tent camping at these times of year, but you can either car camp, stay at Fields station, or tent it. We (my family, csa-deadon and his daughter) have done all 3 but your average tent doesn't provide much shelter in the good riding weather. My honest recommendation would be to stay at Fields Station. It's about 20 miles away, but you can see all the way to the playa from the parking lot. Nice to be able to get out of the elements and get a shower and a real bed. Rooms are available there from $65 to $90 a night. Not 5 star, but they are a comfortable home base. There are only 4 rooms available, but they range from 2 to 3 bedrooms with queen sized beds. Call ahead for reservations and be aware also that during peak hunting seasons these rooms go fast.

Alvord is an amazing place, even non-riders are left speechless the first time they see it. If you want more info, call or e-mail me.

Dang Josh! I was looking forward to hearing how you are doing today and here you are on the forum!
I am very glad you are going to be OK, you had us worried Bro!

Keep up the good spirits my friend and I look forward to seeing you.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know!
Chris C1