This post is for UBERS
I agree with Not on Board - no need to bag blokes who have a genuine concern about sharks.
Even though we see a lot more of them up North than the Southerners, it doesn't mean we don't respect the fact that the water is the sharks domain - I mean - they have been around for millions of years and we are really the very late comers.
I don't go into the water mindless of them ,I know that just below me some pretty big flesh eaters are swimming around looking for something to eat. BUT I dont let that stop me having a great time.

And as for your name , Not on Board is right. You are just trying to ride on the same horse as the REAL UBERS. Ive been reading his posts for a while and as far as I can see he has a genuine fear of sharks - and actually I take my hat off to him - I mean - to be that concerned about sharks yet continue to enter the water with the possibility - yes I know - remote it is - but with the possibility of being eaten by the big one . He obviously has plenty of courage.
YOU should really cut blokes who are scared of sharks some slack and just enjoy your kiting.
regards
pops

Thanks for the response Spacemonkey.
What is the name of the best kiting spot in SA.
regards
pops

Hey xxx - how much S**T was around that bull you saw in the Alley.
pops

For starters not on board if ubers was taken I would not be able to use it, the shark freak uses uber.Sharks are a part of the ocean they have been living their for thousands of years get over it and accept it. Im totally sick of the shark freak bringing up these stories of sharks.This is a kite forum about kiteboarding not sharks, if he is that fascinated with sharks he should go put all his posts on a shark forum.

Just doing it as abit of a **** stir, and taking the piss out of uber.I could not agree with you more but remember it is a kite forum not a shark forum.

There is a HUGE shark danger when you are kiting !

The motion of the board across the waters surface is picked up by the sharks sonar.

The biggest danger is to "wakestyle" kiters !

Their constant crashes REALLY attract sharks with the vibrations !

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Windchaser very interesting story indeed.Heard alot of good things about a place called ALBA somewhere along that northern coastline.

Did you kite anywhere near their in your travels, every kiter thats been there raves about it.

Am thinking of planinig a kiting trip up their , but not sure where it is and when it is possible to kite there.Would you recomend wearing a shark leash or just not going at all.

Sharks do worry me a little but not enough to keep me out of the water.

Mate its further down south than Cairns - Cooktown , around Townsville area I believe. Haven't kited there myself. Anyone out there shed any light on the place. Ive also heard its a top spot.
thanks
windchaser

Half the posts in this thread belong in ubers "shark stories" thread. We've been there before. Some of you are scared sh!tless, some of you like killin em, some of you, me included, respect sharks and accept the risk of playing in their kingdom. Compared to most other water sports, kiting has a pretty minor risk of shark attack, unless you suck or are unlucky enough to get stuck out at sea (like uber). Get over it. You will die from heart disease, lung cancer, car crash or some other dull and unpleasant way to go. Lofting is what's killing most kiters. Sharks haven't killed any. I liked the post from the guy who was more worried about whales breaching than sharks.
To the scared- you are pussies, afraid of the dark.
To the killers- you are wimps, trying to prove how tough you are
To the respectful- respect.

All you kiters that are scared of sharks while kiting , why dont you all go and buy the crossbows, I heard they jump really big and the hangtime is amazing and they have got execellent depower, thats about all they do.

So basically you will be out of the water more than in the water.
Or just dont go in the water at all.

Yeh I think its true it happened in south africa, but Im pretty sure the guy survived.Uber can you shed any light on this topic.

Why are we not aloud to post on tiger shark, Uber the shark man.

It's not necessarily fearmongering, 'slave, it's educational. David Attenborough and all that. Fresh water sharks eh?
Did you know the Grey Nurse bears live young. The baby sharks all develop in the womb, and eat each other until only one is left!

The South African kiter attack seems to be something to do with a mako, but I haven't found any solid info.

Pussies, better stay out of the water, salt or fresh, until you've all got your ZAPPERS.

Well it worked again. Another session with the zapper and I wasn't eaten. I also heard there was someone else around wearing one. Better get one before they become fashionable.
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You aren't serious about taking it in a shark tank! They wouldn't let you! That's the most phucked up thing I've heard in ages. *****.