KITEBOARDING ACCESS THREATENED HELP STOP THE BAN

mit_noslrac · Since 17 May 2005 108 Posts Bend Oregon Stoked

Please help us preserve our public access rights to snowkite in "Wilderness" designated areas by signing this letter of support.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Snowkite-Access-in-Jeopardy

Feel free to send this link to whomever you think would like to support this effort.
Thank you for your time and support!

Tim Carlson

Nak · Wed Apr 08, 09 8:29 pm

Signed

tekko · Since 20 Feb 2006 376 Posts White Salmon Liquid Force

Signed and forwarded on to as many kite industry people I know.

Just corresponded with Toby from Kiteforum. He is posting it up there today as well. He just did a test and was able to sign it, so YES it allows outside of USA signatures!!

Have also forwarded on to a few large kite shop/schools, such a the guys at REAL, so that this petition link can find it's way onto every email newsletter in the sport and hopefully into the inboxes of all riders.

I don't think everyone is aware just how important this issue is. Having it decided in Washington DC on the federal level means precedent will be set. If we lose, then it will be much easier for there to be BANs on kiteboarding all over the country on ANY public lands.

We've already lost Yellowstone and Teton parks. Both which have SICK terrain and options for snowkiting. Many people have worked very hard to preserve access in Cape Hatteras, as being a National Seashore, they are under the parks system.

This effects all kiters everywhere, even if you never have any plans to kite in Oregon wilderness.

Please sign and forward to as may people as possible!!

pdxmonkeyboy · Thu Apr 09, 09 8:46 am

signed with included reasons why. Please take the time to write something in the comment box. It is my understanding that when opinions are tallied, heavier weight is put on signatures with personalized entries.

TrickyNicky · Since 14 Nov 2008 56 Posts

signed! Thanks Tim

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 764 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

signed and personalized in the comments box.

kt

Nick · Thu Apr 09, 09 10:58 am

Signed and commented. Please post if extra actions can be made.

wytcap · Since 10 Mar 2005 203 Posts NW oregon Stoked

Signed, great work Tim!

PDXF · Since 10 Sep 2008 116 Posts Stoked

Too simple not to sign.

barnes · Since 19 Dec 2007 2 Posts New Member

KitingBlogs.com is in full support!
http://kitingblogs.com/

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Signed.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

signed

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 902 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

Signed and included rational as to why snowkiting is a minimal impact activity on the wilderness areas.

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

signed and added comments (good suggestion). Forwarded to other kiters.

i'd like to put together a US kiteboarding Advocacy website. I think we need to look at this as a national kiteboarding issue. not a snowkiting issue. I know lots of others agree.
Every legit outdoor sport has a group like this: climbing, mtn biking, bc skiers, kayakers, etc. We need a group like this to be legitimate.
I'd like someone else to buy the URL and SSL so I'm not the only party involved-which could seem sketchy.

Sol-flyer · Thu Apr 09, 09 8:08 pm

I hope this helps, I'll do what i can.

$ociopath · Since 28 Nov 2007 523 Posts Twilight Zone Addicted

Thought I wouldn't? Added my 2 cents. The peeps are signing too. Isn't that why we protect the wilderness so we can enjoy it? Props Tim Exclamation

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

Signed and comments posted. My father works for the BLM and PMB is correct, comments count.