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Re: Chris Calthrop RIP

Postby longwhitecloud » Mon Jan 27, 2020 12:54 pm

that vid is raw, raw epicness


instagram killed the video star
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Re: Chris Calthrop RIP

Postby UKSurf » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:24 pm

3wave wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 27, 2020 12:41 pm

24.56.

Saw him in the early days at Camber 2003/4 boosting huge on his blades. With boots........
Always smiling .........He was so inspiring.....
RIP.
Thanks for posting it. Shows you how far ahead of everyone else Lou Wainman was in terms of wakestyle riding...
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Local Beach: I am writing Chris Calthrops biography for his family and would really like to be able to contact the incredible surfing athletes that have so kindly commented via kiresurf regarding Chris and his tragic death . I am not a kitesurfer but am needing to collate all Chris Calthrops life history with these guys if this can be at all possible . many thanks for your consideration.
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Re: Chris Calthrop RIP

Postby nikkilewis » Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:19 pm

Hi , I am in the process of writing Chris Calthrop's biography as he was quite an extraordinary man yet so humble. He would have met so many fellow kite surfers during the years of his achievements and pioneering work and I would be so grateful if any sportsman and friends that knew him both on and off the water would consider offering and sharing some of their stories and memories for the purpose of the book. It would be great to hear from you so please do get in touch, with many thanks. Stay safe and well in these current difficult times.
Kindest Regards
Nikki
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Re: Chris Calthrop RIP

Postby Robsw6 » Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:48 am

Very sad news,,, an early leader of the sport, who inspired us all back in the day.

RIP
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