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Trent Finlayson
I received some troubling news today. A great friend, pro skier Kyle Eade, sustained some very serious injuries in a jump crash this week. Kiwi, as Kyle is known to his friends, was preparing for the upcoming season in his native New Zealand. Preliminary reports have painted a grim picture that includes potential paralysis. On a positive note, Kyle is reportedly in stable condition and has good movement in one arm.
Feel free to leave Kyle messages in the comments portion of this article. Waterskimag.com will try to keep you abreast of Kiwi’s progress.
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Good luck Kiwi. I could not believe the news, its always a shock when you here of a fellow skier having a serious accident. Its hard to know what to say when you here the extent of the injuries. All I can say is I sincerly hope the injuries are not as bad as reported, and we see you back on your feet soon. Best wishes mate, and a speedy and full recovery.
Saddened to here the bad news. As Andrew commented, hope all is not as bad as reported and recovery is speedy. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kyle and your family ,stay positive and strong we all know you skiers are strong in mind and body good luck mate Dallas &Geoff Carrington
Hi Dallas, I'm not sure if this will work or not. I have been doing a search on the internet for you and Geoff (and I came across this site where you had left an encouraging message for Kyle Eade, so thought I'd try the reply! Not sure if you'll remember me, Lizzie Davidson, from (then) Channel 7 Sport. Apart from many fun times at the waterskiing and after parties, Peter Donegan and I flew to Brisbane to visit Geoff when he was in hospital. I was going through cupboards over the weekend and came across some tapes from the waterskiing and Geoff's accident. I left 7 Sport around 8 years ago but still keep in contact with a few people. I often think of you guys and wonder how things are and how Geoff's progress has gone over the years and just in general how you all are. I'm one of the few that don't have Facebook, but if you do get this message and feel like getting in touch, my email address is lizgdavidson@gmail.com
I do hope you are all doing really well. I miss those good old days!
Love from Lizzie Davidson in Melbourne.
Kiwi, we will be praying for you on your road to recovery.
We are all thinking about you and praying for the best possible recovery Kyle.
All your friends in the waterski community are pulling for you.
Paul Macdonald
Dear Kyle,
You do not know me, but I am an avid water ski sports nut.
I always read all the websites and happened along this tonight.
I pray that you may find comfort and healing in OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST as you
face another competition in front of you.
God Bless You
Milo
Hi mate – So sorry to hear about your jump crash, we are all thinking about you and your family. As always stay positive and good luck. Wishing you the quickest and best recovery. You can do it.
Hi Everyone, If you wish to help Kyle go to AWWF.com.au (australian waterski federation site) and follow the links to the story about this. Ryan and Sarah Green have started a trust account to collect donations on his behalf to help him out during his recovery – account details are on the site. Every dollar will help!
We are Kyle's neighbors here in Florida. If they need something taken care of here please have them contact us through our e mail catssg@aol.com or our website has our work numbers. Clermontautomotive.com. We are so very sorry that this has happened and extend our best wishes to him for a full recovery. I hope you can convey this to him for us. Susy & Steve Gibson
Kyle
When you Mum rang us to tell us you had had an accident our hearts went out to you, Karen, your sons, your Mum and Dad, Antony, Kartina and their children and not to forget your Nana Mrs Eade.
At times like these all we can do is to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Stay strong Kyle as everyday is a new day.
Love to you all John and Jackie Wells
kyle,
it may not be the kind of competition you were expecting, but this one you know that you can definitely win. you can say it was one of a kind. life messages will come out of this that no water-skiing tournament will give…
hope you get better. xoxoxox
hello i am a journalist in wanganui, new zealand and i have some positive news about kyle..he is now out of bed and making progress..if you want to know more ring burwood spinal unit in christchurch, new zealand
the nz water skiing champs are on in my town and there are some real stars emerging….like the look of the 10-year old donaldson twins george and hugh..keep and eye out for them
cheers to all
Karen, I just heard about Kiwi. I am so very sorry. It has been some years since we have spoken, but your family is in our hearts. You will always be a friend, no matter how long we go without speaking. Please contact me when you can: Lgo257@gmail.com
I have not seen Kiwi since our days at UCF. I wish him the best and speedy recovery!