Gobigkahunanice name, very creative and tough, unfortunately your
rant is weak.
Ignore adviceIm actually doing a tremendous amount of research
and reading on Kitesurfing. Im also approaching my new interest in
Kitesurfing as a slow and long process. By no means am I expecting to
take the world by storm as a superstar Kitesurfer in the near future.
The fact that I solicited advice and information on this message board
proves that Im looking for advice from experienced people who
dont mind helping me
I've been surfing for 30 years,
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> windsurfing for 20 years and kitesurfing for 4 years and there's a huge
> difference between how you should learn these sports. Kitesurfing is
? dangerous, period..
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I think you were just looking for an excuse to stroke your ego by
listing your years of experience and pretty much have added absolutely
nothing to my goal of gaining research in this sport.
As for renting equipmentobviously Im not going to walk into a
shop with my credit card in hand and ask for rentals. Also, Im most
likely going to go with a certified instructor for water lessons, but
will probably attempt to learn the initial kite aspect of the sport on
my own. Im planning on purchasing a trainer kite and spending a
weekend flying it at a local park or beach.
the water is shallow for miles
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> out, there are no dangerous currents to worry about, there are dozens of
> certified instructors and several well stocks schools
I actually found this to be a good point, but it can also apply to some
spots in New England. While I would like to go to the Outer Banks for
Kitesurfing lessons and to surf, I dont have the time to make that
trip.
Sorry, but this n00b is a moron. Just hope he -only- hurts himself and
? not somebody else or causes the sport to be banned because of his
stupidity.
I never knew my intention of learning to Kitesurf could possibly lead
to the banning of the sport. Once again you brought absolutely nothing
to the table with this point. You continuously insulted me for no
other reason than you knew you could get away with it since your hiding
behind your keyboard. I highly doubt you would have taken that tone
with me if I was to ask you Kitesurfing advice in personactually I
know you wouldnt, so either be helpful or stop acting like a tough
guy on a message board.
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> > Huh? He's looking for instruction so he can sail where he lives.
> > What's wrong with that? Locals will have a much better idea of local
> > laws, rules, customs, waters, launches, etc.
> I think the problem is that this n00b (like alot I've met) ask for
> advice then completely ignore it. I've been surfing for 30 years,
> windsurfing for 20 years and kitesurfing for 4 years and there's a huge
> difference between how you should learn these sports. Kitesurfing is
> dangerous, period. Where this n00b is screwing up is:
> a) renting equipment - he hasn't a clue what he's doing, how would he
> know the right equipment? Kite size, rigging, etc. all come from
> experience not found in the showroom.
> b) not learning from a certified instructor - sure, some "experienced"
> kiters might be good instructors, but most aren't. And what makes an
> "experienced" kiter? How would a n00b know?
> c) kiting in R.I. - sure people kite there. People have kited in
> Antartica, but it doesn't make it a good spot to learn. This n00b is
> lucky that for the cost of a couple tanks of gas he can drive down the
> coast and be in an area where the water is warm, there are no cliffs,
> telephone poles or trees to worry about, the water is shallow for miles
> out, there are no dangerous currents to worry about, there are dozens of
> certified instructors and several well stocks schools...
> And yes, I know where R.I. is and I've surfed there, and no I wouldn't
> teach anyone there when there's one of the best spots in the world to
> learn just down the road.
> Sorry, but this n00b is a moron. Just hope he -only- hurts himself and
> not somebody else or causes the sport to be banned because of his stupidity.
> Ok, I'm done. Rant over...