We were all beginners once .Use your experience to avoid them and cut them some slack.If there's a gaggle of them in one spot and there are plenty of other places around you can ride go there .If your trying to show them how big your ego is ,you're a loser
BTW riding in waves isn't that bad if thats the alternative ,plus they are good to boost off!!

Too right, twenty plus people in the top pond at Nobby's is just asking for carnage.

Agreed, Far too many experienced riders forget what it was like to be a Noob, the frustration, and lack of self confidence the endless walks of shame.

Newsflash for some riders: Barrelling down on a noob and boosting within a lines length of them doesn't impress them, nor the instructor, it shows everyone your lack of respect, immaturity and lack of self esteem to try and get acknowledgement from someone whom you've never met.

To a noob, a simple transition without plunking in the water can be the highlight of their day, out edging a gust without being smashed, or even a 1 foot high jump. Put yourselves back in the straps of a noob and think about it next time you approach at breakneck speed. Share the stoke!

Good winds to all,

Body dragging for the first time was an absolute blast!!! Just flying the trainer kite was fun. Then when I got in the water and was flying the instructor's kite I felt on top of the world. I just can't wait to get better!!

But then again I saw some noob, the other day going back and forth between the windsurfers at Safety bay.

It also look like some noobs don't know it is better to stay away from the land and have some room to move when things do turn bad.

Point is, noobs should be told where it is safe and where to stay away from. It is hard enough for experienced kiters to deal with windsurfers. It is my responsibility, it's the teachers responsibility and it's his friend's responsibility.

Let's keep this sport as safe as we can.

Bertus

This is the most refreshing thread I have read in ages I agree with everyone 100%. I had the good fortune of learning on a huge quiet beach with a good mate who owned 19 different kites and it happened progressivly over a period of 6 of months...... so I was spoilt. Now that I have started kiting in popular areas I am gob smacked at some of the unnecessecary close calls .... !! Even blind freddy can spot a wobbly noob and riding too close for no good reason is just crap !!If the attitude shown in this thread was the norm in the water the world would be a better place

Happy Days