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SUP rider attacks surfer

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Created by towradgi > 9 months ago, 18 May 2019
towradgi
NSW, 424 posts
18 May 2019 7:49PM
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just google for more info..the surfer suffered severe head injuries,I believe over a wave.

Rango
WA, 667 posts
19 May 2019 8:40AM
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Must of been a good wave.

Beelzebub
WA, 144 posts
19 May 2019 10:04AM
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San Diego judge sentenced a paddleboarder, who was found guilty of assaulting a surfer and causing permanent brain damage last month, to five years in prison on Thursday, according to reports.In April, 34-year-old Paul Taylor Konen was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon over an incident that occurred in June of 2018 in which Konen allegedly struck 56-year-old surfer Kevin Eslinger with his carbon fiber paddle, causing permanent brain damage.According to an April Fox 5 report, the prosecution alleged in its suit that Konen nearly ran over Eslinger in the lineup at Sunset Cliffs, and the two exchanged words. Then, says Eslinger, Konen ran into his wife and Eslinger confronted him a second time. That's when Konen allegedly smacked Eslinger over the head with his paddle.On Thursday, San Diego County Superior Court Judge Robert Trentacosta sentenced Konen to five years in prison for his crime.

Phoney
NSW, 583 posts
20 May 2019 2:14PM
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He probably should have just poked him a bit

quikdrawMcgraw
1221 posts
20 May 2019 2:29PM
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Well after a 5 yr sleep over in the big house he's sure to come out totally rehabilitated...not

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
22 May 2019 9:13AM
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Sup riders have an unfair reach advantage, especially with adjustable paddle

towradgi
NSW, 424 posts
22 May 2019 12:12PM
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Geez,how would this SUP rider overeact to a short tacker...or even a perth downwinderer goin thru SUPs local break and beach safety flags ? Perhaps SUP volunteer vigilantees on perth beaches could be solution to downwinder kiter problems.

THE DONG
VIC, 518 posts
26 May 2019 8:51AM
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Where were the dolphins this time!! Useless fks



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