Please do not launch your kites from the boat pier.

Pepi · Since 16 Jun 2006 1832 Posts Pure Stoke Sports Shop Owner **CGKA Member**

Yes, you are a very good kiter (in fact, one of the best), and as such, you should know better than to attempt to launch your kites from the boat pier.

These actions can jeopardize the access rights for the local kite community at the Event Site. There has been a lot of hard work put in by volunteers over the past 4 years to obtain access at the Event Site for kiteboarding and it would not be pleasant to know that the actions of one visiting pro kiter effected our access negatively.
As you experienced, launching behind the New Wind building and on the downwind edge of the pier did not work, and your kite hindenburging into the boat pool was visible by everyone in the parking lot.

I am hopeful that Jim or Corey have already informed you of this, and if so, then please disregard my post.

Please try to represent your brand in Hood River in a more positive manner.

I'm not calling you out, but just trying to remind/inform you of the local access issues that are at stake.

Thank you
Pepi

Chooch · Thu Jul 23, 09 9:31 am

Had a similar issue with said kiter (guessing the pro you are talking about) back east in cape cod. Very sensitive area to piping plovers and the locals have to fight tooth and nail to keep what little access they have during nesting season. After being told not to kite in a flat water estuary he goes and rides there anyways causing a huge uproar with the local bird protectors. Just cuz you throw down doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. Smarten up and play by the rules like everyone else.

boarderchick · Since 10 Aug 2007 196 Posts Wherever there's wind:-) Stoked

I know what said kiter Pepi is talking about, and not only did that one do it, but around 4:30pm yesterday another kiter on a brand that is not a "locally sold" brand did the exact same thing, and everyone in the spit and event parking lots as well as on the sand were watching this person... They had their kite in the air were looping it and other things while standing behind new winds trailer. They, then boost into the air and off the pier and take off from there... They then turned around and then went back and forth in that little area for a bit... Then, not sure if they went kiting in the channel or not didn't want to watch, it was RIDICULIOUS! There were a couple of port vehicles hanging around there yesterday and one of them was just at the spit when this occured!

So tired of this BS....

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

They sell Best at New Wind.

SalmonSlayer · Since 27 Nov 2005 648 Posts Addicted **CGKA Member**

... said kiter ...another kiter on a brand

Way too much dancing and not enough naming. Throw out a name and their sponsor.
Why give so much respect to someone that does not respect the local rules?

When many did not like Bonetti's actions they put pressure on Kitenaked. I would do the same with these guys.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

K4L · Since 19 Jan 2009 483 Posts Obsessed

What a bunch of localisim BS (not everyones coments), yes they shouldnt be doing these things but it has nothing to do with the brand people ride. I see Slingshot riders everytime I am in HR pulling off jackass moves. In fact last weekend a Black/Silver slingshot rider riding with his kite very low dove his kite right into a windsurfer knocking him into the water then proceeds to ride off without even checking on the individual or his equipment. Guess I put the blame on slingshot for that one Smile

If you want to call someone out for their riding, whatever . Just dont turn it into brand bashing, especially when you dont blame your "local" slingshot brand for some of the idiot riders that purchase their kites

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Except that those are slingshot riders, not the owners of the company-big difference.

dangerD · Since 27 Jun 2005 223 Posts Bingen Heights Stoked

Hate the Kiter, Not the Kite

SalmonSlayer · Since 27 Nov 2005 648 Posts Addicted **CGKA Member**

Onad · Fri Jul 24, 09 8:00 am

This is the exact type of attention (i.e. free marketing and advertisement) Best Kites hopes for from these types of antics.

Either that or he is just a bonehead… Laughing

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And you ride Best. What a coincidence... Rolling Eyes

j · Since 08 Nov 2006 94 Posts Seattle Â

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Maybe shannon can have a chat with himself.

Mike Hawk · Fri Jul 24, 09 8:07 am

mschulz · Since 29 May 2007 530 Posts Reno, NV Addicted

SalmonSlayer · Since 27 Nov 2005 648 Posts Addicted **CGKA Member**