Merimbula Classic

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Lambie said..
The clasic (and mambo incarnations) have been going for 34 + years so big thumbs up to the local crew - but Ive finally got my head around the judging approach - its already been sorted before the weekend has been kicked off ?? Seems the sponsors are sponsoring the winners ?? wtf ? Im an older rider and no matter how hard I try Im never going to knock off the the pre - disposed it seems - big sigh !!
So if nothing has changed - to all the other 'not sponsored but trying to have a go' - simply give up and just go for the BBQ !!
Oh and Im not sure I can be bothered to even go this year - its a mega comp with the AK sanction ? Could be worth a look to see what does win comps !! LOL

dude, its a big gig to get an event together, myself and dave whettingsteel have been jumping through hoops to get the Midwest windfest on our calendar here in WA, were doing it for the love of our region and sport, just go along to a kite event, enjoy the conditions, meet new friends , there plenty of unrewarded effort going in so you can have a great weekend, if theres a few things your not happy about, jump on board, all the best for those attending the mambo

Its mambo man, just try and have fun, thats what its about.Those dudes have been putting together a party for yonks, not a comp. Its a JAm! an expression session. Unless your a proper shredder, you will always get drowned out by pure talent. Its about attitudes and contributing to the vibe. Last, its talent! Matty Green who won last years wasnt sponsored, Jack who came third in the opens wasnt either. they are just frothers who shred. Have fun dude, no need to stress about it. If anything Im worried that this years additional nationals will add too serious of an attitude to the whole thing, though my money is on it being a super sick party!

We (wife and I) are going, accommodation booked, went last year for the first time.
Not bothered not winning but every registered participant gets a prize (well did last year), lots of entrainment, see lots of gear and new things such as foiling.
Worth ever $ Imo.
I can understand the views of some and the inclusion of the other comp but I am also happy as a spectator being entertained.
PS please have an over 70s for kite and SUP so I have a chance or attendance certificate - joking about the certificate.

1St Rule no fn Windgers Look forward to this each year I have made so many friends/kiters from all over Australia And this is only chance to catch up with them Its all about having fun /kiting /party and lovely area

What's a 'kitter'?

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JohnyMc said..
What's a 'kitter'?

OOps just a typo errer guys.

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NorthernKitesAUS said..
Firstly get rid of the over 30-40+yo kiters in these comps. Bad for business. I don't care how fit or athletic you are. Kite Surfing is never going to penetrate the young sport's persons market with bald eagles like myself and dare I say it, most of you reading this in here. Us old farts should be happy just mowing the lawn at our local. Leave this sport for the young ones to make it what it should be - a true water sport as competitive and as popular as surfing or even windsurfing. There. said my peace.

Unfortunately, the cost of gear is prohibitive for young people to get into the sport. Unless they have parents in the sport or parents willing to outlay big bucks for their kids to participate in competition then kids will surf/skate etc or whatever is cheap. People in their 20's make up a good percentage of kiters but very few have any inclination for competition. Comps like The Classic are a bit of fun and a chance to catch up, nothing more.

Young guys competing at The Classic may pick up a sponsor if they're luck but this usually equates to a few kites each season and nothing more.

The people competing at a high level usually have wealthy family backing them because the prize money can barely cover expenses, even at big international events. Once kiting becomes an established Olympic sport we may see some change, but not until then.

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KIT33R said..

NorthernKitesAUS said..
Firstly get rid of the over 30-40+yo kiters in these comps. Bad for business. I don't care how fit or athletic you are. Kite Surfing is never going to penetrate the young sport's persons market with bald eagles like myself and dare I say it, most of you reading this in here. Us old farts should be happy just mowing the lawn at our local. Leave this sport for the young ones to make it what it should be - a true water sport as competitive and as popular as surfing or even windsurfing. There. said my peace.

Unfortunately, the cost of gear is prohibitive for young people to get into the sport. Unless they have parents in the sport or parents willing to outlay big bucks for their kids to participate in competition then kids will surf/skate etc or whatever is cheap. People in their 20's make up a good percentage of kiters but very few have any inclination for competition. Comps like The Classic are a bit of fun and a chance to catch up, nothing more.

Young guys competing at The Classic may pick up a sponsor if they're luck but this usually equates to a few kites each season and nothing more.

The people competing at a high level usually have wealthy family backing them because the prize money can barely cover expenses, even at big international events. Once kiting becomes an established Olympic sport we may see some change, but not until then.

Water polo is an Olympic sport....
Just sayin

Plus over 72 in SUP, kite and foil just incase I am still around??

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Adam'KiteRepair said..

NorthernKitesAUS said..

this is a wave comp dude. .... Its a great excuse to get the industry together and party.

I shudder to think!
Imagine old sunburnt coggers like Pete Cabrinha mixing it with the younger crowd at those "parties".
Just can't help seeing wrinkled arms over the shoulders of teens drinking UDLs and Vodka at the same time...

Just wandering who will be the judges from the National wave titles ????
Same secret ones from Merimbula Classic (Terry Mctool and his friends)??????
How they going to score and pick the champion with about 150 kiters in the water at the same time ???????

I think people have completely forgotten what comps are supposed to be about...

If you win Mambo or the Nationals absolutely nothing will change... you won't be rich, you won't be anymore sponsored, you won't turn pro... trust me. Comps are supposed to be about having fun. If you're after all those things above you'd already have those things regardless of comps.

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sir ROWDY said..
I think people have completely forgotten what comps are supposed to be about...

If you win Mambo or the Nationals absolutely nothing will change... you won't be rich, you won't be anymore sponsored, you won't turn pro... trust me. Comps are supposed to be about having fun. If you're after all those things above you'd already have those things regardless of comps.

So you telling us that we have to pay for a comp that is not a competition so why making a competition is the first place just do a BBQ is better

know comps are for fun but need to have a winner and be fair other wise is not fun is just BS

Christ, you are so fckn' annoying zebra80.

Don't like it, stay the hell away. Or pull your lazy finger out your ass (that one that has sun shining out of it) and organise your own damn event.

To be honest the crew at the Merimbula Classic probably don't want your show pony egotistical ass there anyway.

Furthermore I get a sneaky suspicion you don't need a competitive event anyway, because the adoring crowd in your head is always cheering your name.

the other voices however, would be feeding your conspiracy theories on the unfair nature of every competition and also the various kite brands that keep dumping you (or show no particular interest in you even after the 300th or so photo is posted on the breeze here).

The worlds a mirror buddy.

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eppo said..
Christ, you are so fckn' annoying zebra80.

Don't like it, stay the hell away. Or pull your lazy finger out your ass (that one that has sun shining out of it) and organise your own damn event.

To be honest the crew at the Merimbula Classic probably don't want your show pony egotistical ass there anyway.

Furthermore I get a sneaky suspicion you don't need a competitive event anyway, because the adoring crowd in your head is always cheering your name.

the other voices however, would be feeding your conspiracy theories on the unfair nature of every competition and also the various kite brands that keep dumping you (or show no particular interest in you even after the 300th or so photo is posted on the breeze here).

The worlds a mirror buddy.

Rondy good that you trying to organise a comp like I sad before I can help as one of the judges I don't want compete just have fun

just want see a fair competition just sick of this bull**** with no fair judging sistem and now you guys want do a Supposed national titles like that is just a joke

you may see me in the water if the wind is good or the party
Eppo just another unhappy dealer that is not making any money hahahaha