Hey Kiting Guru's, I watched a couple of dudes land their kites today up on the grassed area, (up near the car park) where we pump up at Brighton. Out of curiosity is that a red card offence or would you class that as something ok to do ???? Pardon my ignorance if this seems like a dumb question....

corduroy said...

which Brighton? - there are about 6 Brighton seasides in Oz

That would be Brighton in another state Rob.....no one would be dumb enough to do it at Brighton NSW........or would they.....I don't kite that location any more due to over crowding and other issues, however some of the things I saw lead me to believe that there would be the odd person who would be stupid enough to try it.....

All kiters in Sydney and those visiting Sydney....please take note of the NSWKBA code of conduct.....and pls use your commonsense when kiting ANYWHERE....

If kiting is affected in Sydney by the behaviour of a few dummies.....I'm a comin a lookin fer ya.....and I won't be a happy fox....


the fox


THANKS FOR THE APOLOGY

If its Brighton in WA, then yes it is a red card offence. Dont do it! Everytime I see it done, I send a little prayer that the pine tree will catch it, right at the top.

There is a metal wire fence about 30 metre long with timber post, why would you even attempt to walk down the path with the kite rigged up????
Some people are weird

"Best bit was he was wearing a hoody and trackies with his harness. Now that is new.."

hahaha are you fk serious? a hoodie and trackies? thats awesome...ly gay, no roller blades with ugg boots over the top? or did he just cruise off on his razor scooter popping over a few 6 inch kirbs on his way back to the blue oyster??

If this was in WA, guidelines advise against this.

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=62047&whichpage=-2#lastpost

However, this has not yet been widely publicised. As local and knowledgeable users of the area, I think we should approach people to inform them and perhaps make a new friend!

coreyb said...

If its Brighton in WA, then yes it is a red card offence. Dont do it! Everytime I see it done, I send a little prayer that the pine tree will catch it, right at the top.

Same applies to City Beach grassy area. Sand wont hurt the kite, but a messed up landing on the grass will hurt anyone downwind....obvious...
...I am not sure about the prayer though....are pine trees that intelligent...

Sorry folks...It was Brighton WA Scabs.... Gods own country

KIT33R said...

Couldn't be Brighton on Botany Bay. Surely no one would be stupid enough try it there.

meh - been there, done that...