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Kyle's
Latest Up-date as at Friday 26th February
Kyle released a further up-date on Friday 26th reporting on his
condition and the progress he is making. More
info.................
There is also an earlier release from the Eade Family on 19th February.
More info..........
Kyle and family are going to be in Christchurch for some time. A
trust has been set up to assist them with costs with which they
are faced during Kyles recovery. Please consider making a donation
- see details below.
Kyle's "Jump" T-shirts are also available as a fund raiser
from www.skifly.com.
In NZ contact harwood.deer@xtra.co.nz.
The T-shirts will also be available at the Moomba Tournament in
March through Scot Ellis.
Please get in there with your support!
Kyle Eade
Its a reality that the sport that we all enjoy and love so much
can, on occasions, cause us so much sorrow and anguish, and hurt
us so bad. So it is with Kyle Eade's accident last Thursday evening
(11 February) while training just 20 minutes from skishotz
headquarters in Ashburton, New Zealand.
Most of you will already be aware of the severe back/neck injuries
that Kyle suffered as a result of that crash. However, in case you
haven't heard we reprint here a communique from Kyle and family
issued last Sunday (14 Feb). We have received this through Anne
Evans of the NZTWSA.
"Kyle returned to NZ on February 5th to see his family,
coach around NZ and prepare and train for the 50th Moomba Masters
in March.
On Thursday 11th February, after a day of coaching in the South
Island, he took a jump set but had a mild out the back crash on
his first ¾ cut.
He landed on the back of his neck and immediately lost almost all
feeling and sensation to his arms and legs.
With great assistance from Scott McFadden and Kirsty Spittlehouse,
he was stabilized in the water and the medics were called.
He was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital where he was given a series
of X rays, CT scans and MRIs.
The tests showed fractures to his C4 and C5 vertebrae. On the positive
side the test showed the spinal cord was still intact although there
was extensive bruising and swelling around C4 and C5 level.
Kyle has spent 3 days in the I.C.U where he has been stabilized,
and this afternoon he has been moved to the Orthopedic Trauma Ward.
It was determined earlier that surgery was not required as the ligaments
were strong and it was best to let the natural healing process take
its course.
Kyle will be immobilized for the next 4-6 weeks but physical therapy
has already begun and Kyle has responded well. Although he has very
limited movement and some sensation, he has made small but important
improvements each day. After a few days in the Trauma Ward he will
be moved to the Burwood Spinal Unit 10 kms from Christchurch.
Kyle has a long tough road ahead but he is 100% confident that he
will recover and won’t stop fighting until he does.
Kyle has been overwhelmed by the thoughts and prayers coming in
from all over the world and the collective positive feelings are
definitely helping him with his resolve on this difficult pathway.
Kyle has the support from all of his family who are currently in
Christchurch, including his wife Karyn, 2 sons Jaeden and Damian,
his mother and father Murray and Alison and brother Antony, and
mother-in-law Pat Harpell.
Our grateful thanks to everyone for their best wishes, prayers and
support. Every message has been really appreciated. We will keep
you updated on his progress.
Special thanks to all the Canterbury water ski fraternity for their
incredibly kind offers of accommodation, transport, toys for the
boys and other help – it is much appreciated. At present we
are very fortunate to have accommodation arranged by the hospital
at Ranui House directly opposite the hospital.
Eade Family"
skishotz joins the rest of the water skiing community, both locally
and globally, in wishing Kyle all the very best in his recovery.
Our thoughts are also with the extended Eade family as they support
Kyle through the days, weeks and months ahead.
Peter and Richard
Kyle's
Vital Statistics
Best
Jump: 69.9 metres
Best Slalom: 4.5 buoys on 10.25 metre line
Best Trick Score: 8460
World ranked at No 4
2nd
2009 Moomba Masters
3rd
2008 US Masters
Former
Xtreme World Cup Jump Champion
New
Zealand Open Men Jump & Overall Record Holder
15
time New Zealand Open Champion
2
time Asian-Australasian Overall Champ
2
time US National Collegiate Overall Champion
Wots
on the Radar
Canterbury
Champion, Hannah Wright makes a pretty picture in her pink Radar
Cameo vest and colour coordinated outfit. Hannah is pictured here
skiing at the Clearwater Aquatic Club Aquafest tournament on 6 February
at Lake Hood.
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