Up until now the sport of kitesurfing has been one big unregulated messy free for all and it is time that this rollicking good time is put to an end.
With that I am instating an overseeing governing body, the Department of Inflatable Kites or DIK for short. Every good governing body needs a good leader so I will also be instating myself as head of this organisation. (foil kites are now banned inflatables only)
As the DIK head the first item on the agenda is the dangerous activity of launching and landing kites. Recent studies (I read some stuff on the internet) have shown that 67% of all kiting incidents occur during the launch and land phase. DIK is now banning the unauthorised launching and landing of all kites and instating official launch and land kite safety officers (also myself). There will be a fee for launching and landing- prices will start at $50 per launch/land for kites in the 7m to 10m sizes when winds are in the 18 to 24 knot range. For smaller kites and stronger winds in the 25+ category there will be an additional $37 fee to accommodate for the higher risk and for large kites in the 12m+ range with winds less than 15knots there will be an additional 16% surcharge based on the individuals annual income and the fact that "light wind" kites are a luxury item and should be taxed as so.
If at any stage the kite is crashed either on the water or land it must be returned to the Launch/Land kite safety officer for relaunching. For relaunching prices see original price schedule.
At no point will Kite Safety officers assist in rigging or pumping of any individuals kites.
Launch and land value packages are available for pre purchase for payment details just email
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