Hey Stamp,

Sorry did not explain it correctly, basically I was heading towards shore (maybe 20-50m off backline) and I feel a tugging sensation on my bar. I looked downwind and a kiter is on my ass about to cut my lines in half.Obviously I responded nicely .

Either the guy has really bad peripheral vision or he did not see my kite (possible as I was using 20m lines) or he doesn't look forward when moving forward.

The thing is I think it was the same guy who cut me off at the beginning of the session, he looked like quite pro (I think I just answered my question - pro's have their own rules )

Cheers
Rich

Most of it is common sense but a few points not mentioned:

1. When in doubt head upwind and slow down if a collision does occur that way it will not be serious.

2. If you decide to head downwind make a clear and pronounced bear off movement with your board to make clear your intent.

3. Only pass upwind of polers if you can clear 10m as your lines will be in the way, otherwise show him a clear intent that you are going to bear downwind.

4. having kited at dutch inn for many years amongst the dozens the polers I can say that they are getting better at co-existing as are the kiters. In the early days they would never pass anywhere beneath a kite fearing the thing would dive out of the sky and annihilate them at any moment. Consequently you'd see scared polers bear off miles away and then be pissed off that you made them lose ground downwind. Now they just hold their line and everyones happier. Also we are in total control only if not overpowered, so keep 'Macho' for the bedroom later and use a smaller kite.

5. Thank God for polers. It's alot easier to wave kite with 20 polers than 5 kiters, Polers exist in 2 dimensions. Kiters exist in 3. With kites, its the third dimension that fools you. If all the polers took up kiting everyone would be in trouble.

6. Hats are great at stopping sunburn, but great at causing kitemares. it puts a huge blindspot in a kiters upward vision so stay away from guys in hats .[and I'm one of them] and if you wear one make sure to look right up before turning or riding,

7. Don't jump in the path of anyone, airtime is a poorly controlled trajectory largely already decided at take off, and much as I admire Newbies trying desperately to show off their new found skills when ever an audience appears, the worst time to jump is when you are upwind of someone.

Niall, you forgot to add. Dont be a rude arrogant snake that drops in frequently.

hoop said...

Niall, you forgot to add. Dont be a rude arrogant snake that drops in frequently.

Here here !! [}:)]

Wow that's a bit much.

Happy to chat to Mr Hooper or Biagro on the beach if they think I have offended them, and apologies in advance if I have, as it was unintended.

Abusing people on a forum is all too easy particularly if you are choosing to remain anonymous. The subject was about right of way and I think its sad that you have nothing of greater value top contribute than personal abuse. Also against Laurie's rules lads so keep it clean or you'll be banned.