Glad to hear that there was a bit of forethought and contingancy but I really wonder if Sir Dick would have listened to advice to land where less numbers of impressionable folks were gathered?? Would you or your guys have felt comfy going head-to-head with him?

I haven't met the bloke - nor do I desire to - and have never enjoyed his 'charisma' that he attempts to saturate in media with. Frankly any bloke who thinks he is showing his manhood by treating a woman as a prop and throwing her over his shoulder is a class A toool in my book - regardless of his wealth or self importance.


BTW forums are for comments pro and con - not just for positive press for an attention seeking businessman (kiter or not).


A stunt is a stunt. Cunning or not.

We also had the back up of him paddling in on a SUP if the kiting didn't happen.

Thanks,

Ian

Thank god it was windy then.

All smiles and its a luvley fkn day sir i can go and do wot i fkn like ,coz i can ,whos gonna say no !!!!Bend the rules,, wot a load of bollks,,the local anti kiting council shook and fell at the kneez to this ,,Just a shame da cnt never felt the efects like all da local crew from deep water dredging.

All smiles and its a luvley fkn day sir i can go and do wot i fkn like ,coz i can ,whos gonna say no !!!!Bend the rules,, wot a load of bollks,,the local anti kiting council shook and fell at the kneez to this ,,Just a shame da cnt never felt the efects like all da local crew from deep water dredging.

All smiles and its a luvley fkn day sir i can go and do wot i fkn like ,coz i can ,whos gonna say no !!!!Bend the rules,, wot a load of bollks,,the local anti kiting council shook and fell at the kneez to this ,,Just a shame da cnt never felt the efects like all da local crew from deep water dredging.

Shutup Stutter^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^cNT

gruezi said...

He still needs a hair cut...............old men with long hair just look stupid and then the stunt with the chick on his back............sorry SIR Richard but you are no longer chick magnet, but just a famous old man and a marketing genius to boot. Good on ya for the fund raiser, but showing off as you do has gotten old for me. Don't grow old, but grow up.

He's got billion$.....he's a chick magnet...don't you worry about that


the fox


THANKS FOR THE APOLOGY

The great thing about Richard Branson is that he showed you could be a success in business without having to be a suit bound emotionless carbon copy. I get the feeling he truly enjoys and finds fun in all the things he pursues.

The things I take from his life is that if you do the things you truly enjoy, then your life will be fulfilling. Also, don't sell yourself out because of what other people think (ie. he won't be cutting his hair any time soon I suspect) Not everyone can be a billionaire, but we can all try and find fun and enjoyment in our lives.

Green eyes and tall poppies...

What's the beef with R. Branson?? Of all the things in the world he could be doing, which is literally anything, he chooses kiting as his hobby. Top bloke and anyone who says other wise is a jealous whinger.

There are much worse people in the world to complain about so how about you get to it.

What a fabulous event and a real positive image for the sport.

In the recent past Cottesloe council has threatened banning the sport .

The access issues have largely been resolved but could rear its head at any stage if a member of the public is ever injured or a councillors dog gets frightened on the beach.

This sort of thing reminds the average Joe what a fantastic amenity we have on our shore and quietens the 'ban it' brigade.

Nobody has said thanks to all the Airush boys.... Ian Grose, Matt and Marko, for organising this all so successfully. Well done lads.
When are you all going to the Caribbean and can I come too?
Is that chick still hitching piggy back rides over there?

what's wrong with Airush ?

Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice.

Get in line bud.

Nuttin wrong with Airush - I didn't say there was - but their motivation was good business sense and exposure. Same for Brashone. I took a dislike to his 'persona' a long time before this and it is not out of envy for his dough. I don't idolise people for being rich or famous. I guess that makes me kinda strange in this modern age tho. That and i dare to go against the sheep traffic.

To make out this stunt is all about being touchy feely is niave IMO.

Consider what a member of the public, who really detests kiteboarders, and has suffered from selfish and arrogant behaviour (that even fellow kiters document here again and again) may have thought about being shooed off from a public beach, where kiting is banned for mere mortals?? Don't think that is gonna beef up the browny points for kiting in general there to be honest.


Rick - what the dude from crazy John's (RIP) did for affordable telecommunications was good also, but nobody attempts to beatify him - he just saw a niche that could (after some arm wrestling) be worked for profit. Probably cause he didn't plaster himself n spunky chicks all over his products. And he didn't kiteboard either so no cred at all really.


Myehh.. anyway I thought Brashone sucked and so did the publicity stunt, but clearly I am in the minority. It's a democracy and (generally speaking ) we love to kiss the brown spot of anyone more famous, beautiful or rich than ourselves. Kiss away if you chose.

getfunky said...



Get in line bud.
I think you're the one a bit out of line in this thread

Nuttin wrong with Airush - I didn't say there was - but their motivation was good business sense and exposure.
And the problem with that is??? That's what business's do if you're not up to that module in class yet.

Same for Brashone. I took a dislike to his 'persona' a long time before this and it is not out of envy for his dough. I don't idolise people for being rich or famous. I guess that makes me kinda strange in this modern age tho. That and i dare to go against the sheep traffic.

To make out this stunt is all about being touchy feely is niave IMO.
Nobody said it was touchy feely. There is good exposure and bad exposure. It's stupid to deny that what 'Brashone' gave good exposure to kiting, whether it benefits his brand or not who gives a toss. I'm positive he could of thought of something more spectacular to promote his garbage.

Consider what a member of the public, who really detests kiteboarders, and has suffered from selfish and arrogant behaviour (that even fellow kiters document here again and again) may have thought about being shooed off from a public beach, where kiting is banned for mere mortals?? Don't think that is gonna beef up the browny points for kiting in general there to be honest.
Right.. I'm sure that member of public is going to be destroyed over Richard Branson having a kite in a restricted zone. Use some sense will ya! If the average Joe Nobody saw Richard Branson any place they would most likely feel lucky just to get a glimpse or a handshake. As you say below it's just the way it is.


Rick - what the dude from crazy John's (RIP) did for affordable telecommunications was good also, but nobody attempts to beatify him - he just saw a niche that could (after some arm wrestling) be worked for profit. Probably cause he didn't plaster himself n spunky chicks all over his products. And he didn't kiteboard either so no cred at all really.


Myehh.. anyway I thought Brashone sucked and so did the publicity stunt, but clearly I am in the minority. It's a democracy and (generally speaking ) we love to kiss the brown spot of anyone more famous, beautiful or rich than ourselves. Kiss away if you chose.
You're totally missing the point. Just because people here like Richard Branson it doesn't mean we are nuthuggers for every single famous ego spastic out there. You're saying nobody is allowed to like someone who has some fame and money because of that fact alone? I will speak for most people here when I say I like him for his kiting, not his money. He's got the same addiction as us and I think it's tops.

ugh