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Directionals in the chop, should they be banned?

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Created by sir ROWDY > 9 months ago, 2 Jan 2016
sir ROWDY
WA, 5366 posts
2 Jan 2016 11:53AM
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Should directionals in the chop/slop be banned?
Or should some kind of designated area be setup for them similar to the windsurfers?

It seems like the directional style is too different to regular Kiteboarding for both styles to exist together safely.

Whether it be the dangly spins with kite at 12 through the line up or out of control riders whipping their kites around in the chop, I'm just worried directional riders are likely to cause injury to others riding proper Kiteboards.

doonut
WA, 262 posts
2 Jan 2016 12:02PM
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Absolutely of course they should they are a hazard not only to other water users but a hazard to society as well,

yendor
NSW, 262 posts
2 Jan 2016 3:05PM
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doonut said..
Absolutely of course they should they are a hazard not only to other water users but a hazard to society as well,


Can I use my pool pony in the line up?

tard
WA, 22 posts
2 Jan 2016 12:10PM
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Yes Yendor ,technically you could but morally
should you?

gcdave
534 posts
2 Jan 2016 12:20PM
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Shouldnt this be in the wave section

And what is regular kiting rowdy

Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
2 Jan 2016 2:25PM
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doonut said..
Absolutely of course they should they are a hazard not only to other water users but a hazard to society as well,


not to mention there bloody cholesterol levels and poor eyesight there just an accident waiting to happen! i think they should have there liscences removed once they get that old!

yendor
NSW, 262 posts
2 Jan 2016 3:27PM
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tard said..
Yes Yendor ,technically you could but morally
should you?


I love my pool pony

tard
WA, 22 posts
2 Jan 2016 12:35PM
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Get a grip Yendor,if you truly love
your pool pony,then set it free!

surfingboye
NSW, 2707 posts
2 Jan 2016 4:26PM
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When there is an ideal wave spot 30 seconds away by kite, I don't understand why they feel the need to be disrupting the flow of the flatwater. Flatwater = surfboard, surf = twintip.

Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
2 Jan 2016 3:28PM
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just rememberd cant delete posts so i have removed picture of the misso kiteing on pool pony just incase

surfingboye
NSW, 2707 posts
2 Jan 2016 5:23PM
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Well it seems like the places with separate craft zones works well. The people that wanna do wiggles on waves can be put down the beach a bit. You could probably even zone them in with the windsurfers. I hate regulation but it could be the best option.

djt91184
QLD, 1211 posts
2 Jan 2016 6:04PM
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How do you know the big hacks you think your doing aren't little wiggles

surfingboye
NSW, 2707 posts
2 Jan 2016 7:18PM
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djt91184 said..
How do you know the big hacks you think your doing aren't little wiggles


How about a proper flatwater spot? A pond which has butter smooth water and smooth consistent winds. The surfer in question wasn't even riding the flatwater and just darting around creating chop. Should this be frowned upon?

Ozone Kites Aus
NSW, 884 posts
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2 Jan 2016 7:30PM
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surfingboye said..
Well it seems like the places with separate craft zones works well. The people that wanna do wiggles on waves should be put down. I hate regulation but it could be the best option.


I fixed it for you

ewan kite
VIC, 928 posts
2 Jan 2016 9:08PM
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what about kickers? I think I prefer riding in waves on my twintip if the conditions are right.



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