Hi Everyone,
I am just wanting to get everyones thoughts on newbies boarding in the area next to the Marina and Pier. Personally i find it incredibly dangerous and people really need to understand where they are from a skill level perspective.
We have all been there at the start but with the number of kites in St Kilda on a good day i feel that newbs must stay out of this area and improve their skills in the bay.
Thoughts?????????????
As have understood it, the marina area is for advanced riders. Learners should not be there as one kite in the middle sitting at 12 o'clock stuffs the circuit up for everyone. I'm an experienced rider, by no means awesome but even I tend to steer clear of the pond.
There used to be a cool flash app on the KBV website that clearly explained the various areas at St Kilda.
I also understand that you have to ride from end to end of the area to maximise the effective space, and attempt a jump/trick at the beach end - otherwise stop wasting everyone's time and get out in the open water.
I stopped riding there when a guy 10m upwind of me decided to do a massive jump, flew down through me, collecting my kite in the process. Luckily nobody was hurt -although my front lines did an awesome job of cutting his kite from the trailing edge to the leading edge - street justice style.
that's why I don't go there at all!
to crowded and to dangerous!
I stay at my local and enjoy a quiet ride in and out even if its a bit more choppy.
...and the price for the parking sucks anyway!....the after beer is therefore covered too.....
Bottom line: If you ride Poo stance, or more importantly, don't know what Poo stance is, you're not ready for the marina area. You are a danger to yourself and others.
Great stuff guys!!
Very happy to see that many feel the same way. i will be personally making sure newbies are aware that they shouldnt be in the area. politely initially then taking it from there.
Whilst i cant confirm firsthand or not if this is occuring or not. i believe the Kite Schools that operate in St Kilda should be heavily reinforcing that their students learn their craft in the open bay before getting in the pond.
Cheers,
Fair enough too many hobbies not enough time
....... Its a new addiction for me....recently done a few days at P.I on a Suzuki GSXR 600 ( RENTAL )
and now wading through ebay and bikesales looking for a track bike.
Sooo much fun Im hooked
I'm not trolling here, but I feel genuinely bad for you guys who have to ride in a circuit. Sounds miserable to me. Nothing I hate worse than riding within 100m of another kiter. Seems to be heading like surfing at some spots, line up for your slot, don't stuff it up, have your one shot, etc..
