So you lost your board or left your kite and or bar at the beach. You either get a call from the person who found it or you see it in the lost found section.
When you go pick it up do you:
A: Say thanks and walk off
B: offer a 6 pack
C: offer a slab or bottle of somink
d: Punch the guy in the face cos he prob stole it
e: Lay down Fifty bux
f: offer 3 wishes
i have had Simon rescue my kit gladly got him a carton coronas, well worth the few grand to replace the gear that was heading off to the wild blue yonda, found a bar and lines on the beach , the young lady arrived with a six pack didn't have to ask, depends on the person nature I guess
Depends on what gear your riding, if he robbed it he could of been doing you a favour
Select to expand quotecauncy said..
Depends on what gear your riding, if he robbed it he could of been doing you a favour
Ozone & shinn 
Select to expand quotethe walks said...cauncy said..
Depends on what gear your riding, if he robbed it he could of been doing you a favour
Ozone & shinn
Ouch. Thems fightin words.
I'm thinking more along the lines of SS Link. Must be the biggest duds of all kites. I'm ashamed to admit I bought one early on. But didn't know any better.
Sorry if I offend the Dr cos they are his favourite kite.
Select to expand quotethe walks said..cauncy said..
Depends on what gear your riding, if he robbed it he could of been doing you a favour
Ozone & shinn
them tea leaves have better taste tony
Select to expand quotekitcho207 said..the walks said...cauncy said..
Depends on what gear your riding, if he robbed it he could of been doing you a favour
Ozone & shinn
Ouch. Thems fightin words.
I'm thinking more along the lines of SS Link. Must be the biggest duds of all kites. I'm ashamed to admit I bought one early on. But didn't know any better.
Sorry if I offend the Dr cos they are his favourite kite.
always pictured the doctor as a slingshot key rider
Select to expand quotesnoopydog said..
i have had Simon rescue my kit gladly got him a carton coronas, well worth the few grand to replace the gear that was heading off to the wild blue yonda, found a bar and lines on the beach , the young lady arrived with a six pack didn't have to ask, depends on the person nature I guess
Don't you guys have your kiting gear covered by your home and contents insurance against loss / theft / accidental damage?
I do.
I think that as long as the gear rescuer doesn't have to go out of their way to get the gear back to the owner then a heartfelt thanks would be more than enough for me.
What's with the feeling of entitlement that some people have... "Oh I did someone a big favour by not leaving their **** on the beach when I left"... or "I rescued their board and it took me all of 120 seconds to get it back to the beach... well f*ck I really deserve something for not being a ** human being"...
I say... be nice and give them their gear back... it'll come back around again.
Select to expand quoteLoftywinds said...
How the hell could you forget or leave your kite back at the beach?
easily done!
you save someone's gear from being lost, they pay you forward a carton for saving them thousands of $$ , your so chuffed about being a decent human been you drink said carton!
forget kite, turn into an a$$hole, stumble, crawl around o n hands and knees, barf, crash out .
spend the next day looking for other kite gear to find /save and do it all again!
I've found my own kite the next day lots of times 
Select to expand quotecauncy said...kitcho207 said..the walks said...cauncy said..
Depends on what gear your riding, if he robbed it he could of been doing you a favour
Ozone & shinn
Ouch. Thems fightin words.
I'm thinking more along the lines of SS Link. Must be the biggest duds of all kites. I'm ashamed to admit I bought one early on. But didn't know any better.
Sorry if I offend the Dr cos they are his favourite kite.
always pictured the doctor as a slingshot key rider
pink turbo diesel and a 185 stonker pickle fork
I think it depends on the situation, here's what'd I'd do for a lost board. I know its a blurred line line between carton and 6 pack - I'd be more inclined to give a carton for a new board and a 6 pack for a flogged out board.
Simple Thanks: I have a stack and someone returns my board to me in the water
6 pack: I leave my board on the beach and a fellow kiter rings me
Carton: Lose my board and a fisherman finds it and rings me
I'm about to start asking for a 6 pack when mates of mates borrow my moto trailer, have had 2 lately who borrowed my trailer for day or two trips and just dumped it out the front without a thanks. An exception of the 6 pack is if it's a close mate, but whoever it is I always clean the borrowed item and or a quick service/fluid top up for mechanical equipment like chainsaws etc.
Select to expand quoteLoftywinds said..
How the hell could you forget or leave your kite back at the beach?
Not necessarily a kite.... that'd be a little hard to leave behind but I've left my bar behind before...
I just think it's a bit extreme to expect a minimum payment for gear recovery unless you've really gone above and beyond to rescue and return the gear.
Now there's a business idea for busy spots with lots of beginners :)
Select to expand quoteEchelon said...Loftywinds said..
How the hell could you forget or leave your kite back at the beach?
Not necessarily a kite.... that'd be a little hard to leave behind but I've left my bar behind before...
I just think it's a bit extreme to expect a minimum payment for gear recovery unless you've really gone above and beyond to rescue and return the gear.
Now there's a business idea for busy spots with lots of beginners :)
just look in lost and found for WA, it's a gold mine, no shovel required 
Lost my board, dude found it, was stoked, offered a carton, cheeky bastard wanted 2..
Obviously still bought them as i was stoked to have my board back, kind of like an excess..!
You should offer a reward. The finder should refuse. It's what decent people do.
The easiest thing is to go with a six pack or a bottle of wine and just give it to them. The risk is you could be forcing beer or wine on a person who doesn't want either. In the past I have rewarded people for help with slabs and bottles of wine and it has felt kind of awkward.
Unless you're homeless it's unlikely any of you need money or free booze.
BTW. I lost a wallet in the jungle in New Guinea. A local found it, tracked me down and returned it with all the cash in it. The guy refused any reward even though the contents of the wallet would have been several weeks pay for him. I have frequently experienced similar generosity of spirit in India where people do things for you and are insulted if you offer any kind of cash reward.
Recently lost my board off Leighton after a crash some other kiters found it off cables and gave me a call and I I asked them what beer they wanted in return for the board and they wouldn't take any
They were just happy to see the board returned to the right owner
Agree with gorgo. Once upon a time it was considered normal to return something lost to its owner without expecting a reward. Some people would be insulted if they were offered a reward, but now people want to be rewarded for just doing the right thing. You have returned something that does not belong to you to its rightfull owner. its the sort of thing that a lot of normal decent people do evey day. You havent saved the world or jumped in front of a bus to save a child. You have returned something & the person getting their stuff back appreciate it & appreciate people like you very much.
Found a board, told the bloke that I only wanted a 6 pack but he insisted on a slab.
He dropped off a 6 pack the tight ass!
Select to expand quoteMark _australia said...
Just today offered 2 cartons or $150
You blokes need to step up.
you never herd of Dan Murphy's ave ya 
