When would the L plates come off?
I figure I've been kiting for a few years but I know I'm always learning new stuff.
Why did they put bridals on kites?
Did experts request them or schools instructors......
Experts and winners of impressive competitions use C kites.
Paid posers use bridals kites in promotional videos [}:)]
Im not a paid poser but your putting down a massive percentage of kiters around the country. You might think your all hip and cool on the gear you use but thats your choice and perception. Just like it is everyone else's right to choose what they like. How about keeping the thread on subject as it is a pretty important one.
Arrrgh, the bride would not wear a bridal!
She'd wear a bridal bridle, chosen to tastefully match her bridal gown. As for the bridal party, if they all wore bridles to the reception, or whatever you'd call that party, there'd be some serious horsing around.
Now back to work the lot of you!
When a bridal wins a expert comp that encompasses 3d performance, which is competition more involved than 2d course race or performing a falling over turn on a soft transitioning surface. I will be impressed....these feats will be a professionally sponsored fluke and I wont be impressed.
The rest of you bridal boys are a bunch of less than experienced noobs. Kiting for 2-3 years?
Steer clear of bridal noobs they are beginners!
I learnt this season and most people new that I was new as i introduced myself to new location and had my own poo style as well when i was travelling.
The reason i got into kiteboarding was for the freedom and friendliness of most kiters with no surf rage and a willingness for more experienced kiters to introduce new people to the sport.
Having a system or area designated on most kite spots should be sufficient for learners without having a flag/ribbon vest system.
I have already experienced some dick heads that look down there noses at you because you a learner.
Lets hope that introducing a skill system does not alienate other people from getting into such a great sport.
i would also like to know who will provide the ribbons and how they will attach to your gear ?
Cheers just some thoughts.
Would newbs have to pass a "grading" by their peers? Who is competent to be such a judge? Would the ribbons come in different colours like karate belts?
The different opinions on this forum alone will create some serious debate, then we'll have different "schools" with their own grading system (NAUI/PADI JKA/Tai-kwon-do etc) with different allegences.
No, it's all too formal, thats not what I signed up for. I know that I have a poo stance and that I'm learning. I do my best to stay clear of others in the same boat and appreciate the help I get from more experienced kiters. Most do freely give advice, but I have met a few better-than-thou arses out there and I am concerned that me having to wear a label will only fuel their egos.
I do hope that in a couple of years when I'm sh.t-hot I will not be as condesending towards beginners as some people on this forum.
