*Fine i will reword it for all you sensitive people

from time to time when beach users pass you by they make some funny comments

u get dumb questions like
-what sort of sail is that
-what is that called
-how much does it cost
-how does it work

Post the dumbest questions you have been asked.

i've heard that "is that some sort of kite one before"

one time when i was packing up someone came up to me and asked how they worked and what was in the bladders and stuff.

i often get asked
"are those real" in referance to my ample bosoms

when i've been pumping up my main bladder.

do you have to pump them up?

plus

i had an argument with a guy about what it was called, he kept saying para-boarding. i was standing there rigging up, what a dumb arse.

I'm glad that twits like Spacemonkey dont ride at my local spot.

"I'm glad that twits like Spacemonkey dont ride at my local spot."

Agreed .It's important to remember that despite the stupid questions,swimmers in the way,poleboarders trudging around in 12-15 kts and clogging up the best wave ,we are a minority with big things that can inconvenience or hurt others and that we MUST be mindful to be on our best behaviour,be co operative and put our big egos aside.

What the hell are swimmers doing clogging up Space Chimp's private kitesurfing beach ?

Well,there you have it !

No matter how much of a loser you think you may be, we all won that BIG race !

As far as rules of the 'road' are concerned, swimmers are the top dogs, then the paddle, then the sail (kiters have to give way to every other sail due to our upwind ability and agility). And fianlly, anything with a motor has to give way to a sail, and everything else (except in a dedicated shipping lane). That said, I wouldn't hang around infront of a tanker as they can take up to 3km to turn and four times that to stop.

Let us not forget that SM was born kitesurfing - Unlike us, he never went through the wonder and fascination of seeing it all for the first time, let alone make any mistakes or ask dumbass questions. Long live the king.

im not one of those people dropping my kite into people, dragging through picnics and clotheslining poleboarders.

i know swimmers were there first but they deliberately swim where ever we kite.

WE HAD A SWIMMER SWIM THROUGH THE ZONE IN OUR STATES

im just voicing my frustration about some stupid members of the public that deliberatley pt them selves at risk.

Its like standing in the middle of the road, ur not gonna be hit, ppl will stop for u but u piss off every car.

I think ur all over reacting and u guys obviously either dont kite on a metropolitan beach or don't do tricks.

and for the record i have never been rude to the public, i keep my annoyance in my head.

back to the main point of this thread do ppl hear this very often...

"I'll bet thats hard work"

sorry. make that pinnaroo point. doh.

dogs are banned on gold coast beaches.
land mine free!
sigh. nuthin to kick.

>Post the dumbest questions you have been asked.

what the hell is with swimmers they pratically see kiteboarders and go swim ammongst them and clog up the zone making doing tricks impossible.

oh and for the topic, have you ever heard, "Do the lines tangle alot???"

"I think ur all over reacting and u guys obviously either dont kite on a metropolitan beach or don't do tricks.

and for the record i have never been rude to the public, i keep my annoyance in my head." by SM


It's good that you keep your frustration in your head .I understand your frustration as I'm sure others do too.that still doesn't change what i suggested before.
I do kite at a metro beach and do do tricks, right in the middle of our city.The flags are down one end of the beach but that does not stop people from swimming right where we are kiting.fortunately most people have the commonsense to swim in the flags and stay away from where kiters and polers are riding.I have suggested to one guy once in all the traffic that maybe swimming in the flags might be a safer option.

I was waiting for the wind one day and my kite was on the beach. Thid old couple came and asked me ,

" Hello young man, do you hire these sun shades out and how much for a half a day".

Should of said " yeh $50 till the wind comes up.