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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| hiker1 wrote: | | Ya got lofted into the parking lot and still got back up on the horse! That rocks. You mentioned the "dark side" - funny, as a long time windsurfer I still dig ripping it up at The Wall on nuking days, and I had some scary close calls over the years. Yet the fear in kiting is a different animal entirely - lots more fear! In a way - it defines part of why I'm enjoying learning kiting so much. One has to keep a cool head constantly, or try anyway. The kite is always in play. |
I wonder, is any of your fear promoted by the ideas some members of the windsurf community like to propagate about kiteboarding?
If so, it would be interested to hear your thoughts on this in the future after you become proficient in kiteboarding. |
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
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| Tue Aug 12, 08 9:35 am Use your fear to make good decisions! |
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I like to watch people when I'm out kiting and it's those without fear that scare me the most.
I guess respect is another word to think about when launching a kite.
On the coast I feel the same way about my board. Anytime my ass hit's the water I think about the 14 foot tiger shark that I saw at Hookipa in 96.
I make it a point to try really hard to never lose my board in the ocean. So far so good knock on wood.
Fear plus good judgment with a dash of humility and good equipment equals fun times.
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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Hood River
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| Tue Aug 12, 08 9:37 am |
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| Riding boots in the ocean is actually really fun, easy, and you never loose your board. I suppose it could be pretty dangerous if you get wrapped up in your lines, but that never happens right!? |
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hamlindp
Since 09 Feb 2007
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| Tue Aug 12, 08 9:45 am |
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Fear is a great thing.
It keeps you "safe minded" about your kite and abilities.
The thing I love most about fear is when it turns into: "Oh my kunundrums! I actually landed that badboy!"
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hiker1
Since 01 Jul 2007
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| Tue Aug 12, 08 9:50 am |
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Forrest wrote:
| Quote: | I wonder, is any of your fear promoted by the ideas some members of the windsurf community like to propagate about kiteboarding?
If so, it would be interested to hear your thoughts on this in the future after you become proficient in kiteboarding |
Naw, my fear simply comes from having a BIG flying thing at the end of a line that can cause hurt if one does not pay attention. I really don't get the sibling rivalry between the two pursuits. Bummer ya have a perception that some WS try and "propagate" anything. I know many boardheads that have switched over, and still windsurf when we see liquid smoke. I know of the ol KB misconceptions your referring to (razor lines -whatever), but that's not it here. This has everything to do with pushing my limits as a beginner, and probably will do that for the life of the sport.
Yea, I occasionally hear a few territorial complaints - but I hear it from both sides. Most WS I know think kiting rocks. The river is huge and we all share a desire for access! CGWA and CGKA should work together as much as possible, but that is for another thread eh? |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
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| Tue Aug 12, 08 10:04 am |
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| hiker1 wrote: |
CGWA and CGKA should work together as much as possible, but that is for another thread eh? |
Exactly right. 
We are ALL WATERMAN. The sooner we can unite the sooner we can get more done.
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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| Tue Aug 12, 08 10:05 am |
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Great attitude! Welcome to the sport!
I have some windsurfing buddies in California who rip in the waves and are really fun to ride with. They often egg me on to catch the same wave as them and we can go down the line together smacking the lip. It's all about having a good attitude and remembering why we're out there. As long as we're all having fun and sharing the space it's all good.
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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| Tue Aug 12, 08 10:10 am |
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Yea Yea, I was just curious... Not trying to start shit.  |
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Sid
Since 31 Mar 2008
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| Tue Aug 12, 08 10:19 am |
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| Forrest wrote: | | Riding boots in the ocean is actually really fun, easy, and you never loose your board. I suppose it could be pretty dangerous if you get wrapped up in your lines, but that never happens right!? |
I've never ridden boots other than on a wakeboard. I like that super connected feel but it sounds like chaos if you get it wrong on a wave and get put on spin cycle. How easy is it to get in an out of them when you are floating?
I'd like to try them out but I've been knocked sensless wakeboarding a couple times from catching an edge and smacking the water at mach 10. I have bad visions of being attached to my kite unconsious.
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