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Loneski
Since 18 Dec 2010
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sirmichaelo
Since 26 Mar 2010
353 Posts
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Where are all of these horror stories coming from?? Sweet god.
It's nothing like that.
Either you're hallucinating or you're just a shitty tourist.
I deal with way less jerks and assholes out here than I did back in the NW.
Just my two cents.
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Wanna-Go
Since 14 Sep 2009
95 Posts
Central, Wa
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| Tue Apr 03, 12 3:52 pm |
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| Your probably not driving a rental car around. |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Tue Apr 03, 12 4:02 pm |
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| sirmichaelo wrote: | Where are all of these horror stories coming from?? Sweet god.
It's nothing like that.
Either you're hallucinating or you're just a shitty tourist.
I deal with way less jerks and assholes out here than I did back in the NW.
Just my two cents. |
Reading through the thread, the only horror stories I see are from the link to the other forum? And, yah, he was obviously reaping what he sowed.
I hope my post didn't come across as bad? I truly love Hawaii and loved the vibe while living there. I'm just saying if you're the type to get in people's faces you aren't going to be happy. If you're laid back and respect people, life will be good. |
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
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| Tue Apr 03, 12 4:06 pm |
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I have been here in Maui for 6 days and have kited 5. The weather has been great and I have kited on my 12, 9 and 6 meter kites. Maui is beautiful and the kiting is fantastic. Sadly - I did not find much "Aloha" on either of the beaches I kited.
I kited one day on Kite beach, and the other days from Kanaha park beach (fewer sharp rocks on Kanaha beach). When I am new to any beach, I always just hang for a bit and observe the flow and set up so that I can get a feel for where people normally rig and launch and such. I also strike up some casual coversation to learn about any rules, traditions, etc. Each day - I pretty much got the cold shoulder and no information. So I just watched and learned what everyone else was doing. While doing this I launched and landed kites for others. When I finally rigged my own kite and got on the water myself, I just stayed outside so that I would not be in the way of the people surfing the waves and such. So I never got in anyone's way, and gave everyone else plenty of room.
By the 3rd day - I pretty much just landed and launched my own kite, since getting someone to catch or launch my kite was like pulling teeth. It was pretty easy to self launch and land in the wind shadow towards the east end of the beach. My wife was dropping me off each day. While waiting for her to pick me up, I would launch and land kites for an hour or more. I would be lucky to get a nod of appreciation - certainly not a "thanks" or "please." Each new group of people I saw - I would try to strike up some conversation without a lot of luck. There were some European kiters that I helped quite a bit that seemed appreciative - but they spoke very little English, so it was hard to carry on a converstation. Overall - the vibe - and the seemly elitist attitude was very disappointing. I could have caught it at a bad time - or I wasn't talking to the right people. I kept my "Aloha" attidude the whole time and helped the best I could and was as friendly as I could be.
Every morning at sunrise - I went on a long SUP paddle with my wife. We would hang out in the break and catch waves with others SUPers. The locals and the tourists on SUPs were super friendly, and my wife and I made many good friends. Kiters in Maui - not so much.................. |
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Wanna-Go
Since 14 Sep 2009
95 Posts
Central, Wa
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| Tue Apr 03, 12 4:23 pm |
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| Kiting was good for me there. One day I had chics in bikinis launch and land my kites. Never has that happened before on the Mainland. |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
599 Posts
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| Tue Apr 03, 12 7:01 pm |
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| Blazeheliski wrote: | I have been here in Maui for 6 days and have kited 5. The weather has been great and I have kited on my 12, 9 and 6 meter kites. Maui is beautiful and the kiting is fantastic. Sadly - I did not find much "Aloha" on either of the beaches I kited.
I kited one day on Kite beach, and the other days from Kanaha park beach (fewer sharp rocks on Kanaha beach). When I am new to any beach, I always just hang for a bit and observe the flow and set up so that I can get a feel for where people normally rig and launch and such. I also strike up some casual coversation to learn about any rules, traditions, etc. Each day - I pretty much got the cold shoulder and no information. So I just watched and learned what everyone else was doing. While doing this I launched and landed kites for others. When I finally rigged my own kite and got on the water myself, I just stayed outside so that I would not be in the way of the people surfing the waves and such. So I never got in anyone's way, and gave everyone else plenty of room.
By the 3rd day - I pretty much just landed and launched my own kite, since getting someone to catch or launch my kite was like pulling teeth. It was pretty easy to self launch and land in the wind shadow towards the east end of the beach. My wife was dropping me off each day. While waiting for her to pick me up, I would launch and land kites for an hour or more. I would be lucky to get a nod of appreciation - certainly not a "thanks" or "please." Each new group of people I saw - I would try to strike up some conversation without a lot of luck. There were some European kiters that I helped quite a bit that seemed appreciative - but they spoke very little English, so it was hard to carry on a converstation. Overall - the vibe - and the seemly elitist attitude was very disappointing. I could have caught it at a bad time - or I wasn't talking to the right people. I kept my "Aloha" attidude the whole time and helped the best I could and was as friendly as I could be.
Every morning at sunrise - I went on a long SUP paddle with my wife. We would hang out in the break and catch waves with others SUPers. The locals and the tourists on SUPs were super friendly, and my wife and I made many good friends. Kiters in Maui - not so much.................. |
my bud and i are kiting kanaha. we're the ones on the kahoonas and starting to tan. coem say whuddup. i'll launch/land ya if im on the beach. |
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
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| Tue Apr 03, 12 7:30 pm |
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| Blazeheliski wrote: | I have been here in Maui for 6 days and have kited 5. The weather has been great and I have kited on my 12, 9 and 6 meter kites. Maui is beautiful and the kiting is fantastic. Sadly - I did not find much "Aloha" on either of the beaches I kited.
I kited one day on Kite beach, and the other days from Kanaha park beach (fewer sharp rocks on Kanaha beach). When I am new to any beach, I always just hang for a bit and observe the flow and set up so that I can get a feel for where people normally rig and launch and such. I also strike up some casual coversation to learn about any rules, traditions, etc. Each day - I pretty much got the cold shoulder and no information. So I just watched and learned what everyone else was doing. While doing this I launched and landed kites for others. When I finally rigged my own kite and got on the water myself, I just stayed outside so that I would not be in the way of the people surfing the waves and such. So I never got in anyone's way, and gave everyone else plenty of room.
By the 3rd day - I pretty much just landed and launched my own kite, since getting someone to catch or launch my kite was like pulling teeth. It was pretty easy to self launch and land in the wind shadow towards the east end of the beach. My wife was dropping me off each day. While waiting for her to pick me up, I would launch and land kites for an hour or more. I would be lucky to get a nod of appreciation - certainly not a "thanks" or "please." Each new group of people I saw - I would try to strike up some conversation without a lot of luck. There were some European kiters that I helped quite a bit that seemed appreciative - but they spoke very little English, so it was hard to carry on a converstation. Overall - the vibe - and the seemly elitist attitude was very disappointing. I could have caught it at a bad time - or I wasn't talking to the right people. I kept my "Aloha" attidude the whole time and helped the best I could and was as friendly as I could be.
Every morning at sunrise - I went on a long SUP paddle with my wife. We would hang out in the break and catch waves with others SUPers. The locals and the tourists on SUPs were super friendly, and my wife and I made many good friends. Kiters in Maui - not so much.................. |
I have kited on Maui some and everyone seemed to lend a hand. To bad the wind is not as good on the big island cause them kiters go out of the way to welcome any new, any level kiter. Such a great kite crew, I just figured the rest of the islands were the same vibe. Sucks to hear what you talk about. |
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
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| Tue Apr 03, 12 7:35 pm |
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| If I kite tomorrow I will look for the Kahunas! I figured I was just not running across the right people or situations. It just kind of took me by surprise. I have kited quite a few places around the NW and country, and I have normally been able to find some friendly kiters right off the bat. My experiences so far would not keep me from coming back to Hawaii to kite. It is still my favorite vacation spot. It's all good..............Aloha! |
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
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| Tue Apr 03, 12 7:47 pm |
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| Yea you can't let that sway your opinion on kiting in hawaii. It is such a great place with great people, it will come around. If all else fails you should go over to the big island and kite, never seen nothing but love for every kiter. I lived there for about 5 years and I only had one sketch sito and that homie was on ice and I did not have my kite with me. |
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ikitehi
Since 27 Aug 2011
45 Posts
Maui
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| Wed Apr 04, 12 8:03 am |
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sometimes actions speak louder than words....
Check out the latest news from the boys at www.ikitehi.com
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JonMalmberg
Since 15 Aug 2011
340 Posts
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| Thu Apr 05, 12 2:20 pm |
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Give me a break... Having worked for Naish for almost three years, Andy Church and I have definitely had our differences... He can be pushy and maybe he did insult you, but that was behind closed doors. Publically trashing Andy and Naish is low ball, and completely unprofessional...
Sorry, but I could tell you all sorts of stories about almost every kite manufactures on Maui... Including those involved with Wainman. But professional courtesy demands that shit stays private.
Your the guy stirring the public pot here, and if I was involved with Waiman I would be jumping down your throat. Hopefully Mike won't put up with this and will ask you politely to take your photos down, because at some point the tables could easily be turned.
Right now it is your actions that are publically speaking, and whatever happened privately between you and Naish should have... stayed private. |
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ikitehi
Since 27 Aug 2011
45 Posts
Maui
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| Thu Apr 05, 12 3:34 pm |
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Jon thanks for the comment but you weren't there, you have no idea what happened out here!
Another thing I have nothing to do with Wainman, call your boy Mike. I simply love their gear and they have a bunch of talented rides out here that I spotlight on my website.
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sirmichaelo
Since 26 Mar 2010
353 Posts
Maui
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| Thu Apr 05, 12 4:32 pm |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
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vancouver
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| Thu Apr 05, 12 4:47 pm |
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hello ikitehi,
I've always appreciated visiting your website and checking out the latest haps on the island, but I have to say I'm a little bit disturbed by your most recent story.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with malmberg.
I've never met their general manager or whatever, but as a photographer, its common courtesy to do as they ask, whether it's someone official with the manufacturer or someone on the beach.
it's called respect.
It's obvious that the gear is the latest and deserves to be shown in a good light.
I'm disappointed to read the "drama" that has unfolded.
it doesn't matter if I was there. I understand the nature of the story enough through your side according to your website.
the situation could have been handled much more professionally probably from both parties regardless.
anyhow it would probably be in your best interest to maybe remove them from your website and possibly work directly with the magazines who might like a product shot for when they write a review on the new upcoming product release.
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Nobby raish
Since 01 Apr 2011
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| Thu Apr 05, 12 5:44 pm |
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Too late...gone viral>
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2375161
One word,Bizarre.
Really,who gives a shit.
If it went down like kitehi said,i say...post em up
but there's usually two sides to every story.
respect is earned,sounds like church blew it...
And aren't most protos all white or black..?
Funny the house of cards that is kiting is based on convincing the same
small group of kiters they simply have to have "next years" gear. |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
599 Posts
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| Thu Apr 05, 12 7:50 pm |
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Dewd! ThreadJakt!
This was s'posed to be about Maui stoke. Then I get debbieDowner Hawaii hater and conspiracyKiter. Ride, eat, bone, sleep, laugh at yourself more and others less. Fuk all this rain, trip done, back in endub. |
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