Gash of the week! WARNING It ain't pretty!

Jeez AA, that last pic is full on. I got to see the pics Parko took on his phone of his attempt at removing his heel and this is certainly in the same ball park. OUCH.

Hope you are well on the way to mending... I have to admit I was the winner of your shoulder mis fourtune a few years back (I borrowed your board for a downwinder or two), but feel for ya with the run of luck.

catch ya at Merimbula.

When they had that flap up you should of asked for a permanant leg rope to be attached.
Remember years ago a friend did nearly the same thing by landing on the fin of his sailboard during a bad landing. The flap that was peeled back on your leg in theartre looked like his leg on the beach!, very nasty but heeled up well.
Better rest up mate, and thanks for the pics

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Andrew
Wow mate good effort! I hope it heals quickly for you and you can be back on the water soon...
Thanks for taking your self out of the Masters at Merimbula and giving me more of a chance..
See you down there for a cold beer
Best wishes Rod

Hey Aa that is a serious wound ! Makes my hand 2 years ago look pretty tame . So glad your coming down to Merimbula . Seeing its my last as a local ! If you need a hand with anything give me a call . Take care bro !!!!!

Adapt, I reckon we have all had our close calls and serious cuts but that fin is dangerous! Apprantley the head honchos at Future Fins in the US have seen the pics and offered me a new set of fins. Generosity



Yeah it wasn't a pleasure Rod! From what I have seen I will have to tie your ankles together to have any chance anyway.



Yeah Steve - GASH CLUB! Only for select few Do I need hand? Are you being funny? You now what I need!



I might add a wheel-chair leg to the SUP off - up to the Cafe and back! Looking forward to seeing everyone, Mel! 5th year this year - Yeeew!



Thanks guys - appreciate the good wished so much!!

Put it this way Phil I ain't going nowhere next week! Swing by!

Looking back I wish I had done a few things differently - played the shark attack card with the locals, pushed a bit harder to get my moneys worth by putting the siren on as we drove past the shop and of course ask for a permanant leg rope to be attached at the stitch up! Oh well! Always easy to remember in hindsight.

Here's to sand paper, Flexi fins and Endone!

David, looking forward to seeing and trying these fins at the Merimbula Classic.

Wonders of modern medicine - walking around today 10 days later.
1/2 gate on the bad leg but still walking - yeeew!

Thanks Pete!!