this rule is a bit harsh. i dont think it should be so, what if your leash just happens to break, i think they should penalise the manufacturers

6.13 If a competitor loses his or her kite during competition for whatever reason including a faulty leash or lack thereof, that competitor will be disqualified from the event. This includes practice and testing outside of the competition area at any time during the event.

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Originally posted by azza

if this is indeed a rule from a competition, then that is what they are doing.

xxx rider didn't win on Sunday because his/her yyy leash broke.

Therefore yyy brand doesn't sell on Monday.

Competitive marketing maxim 6.13
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.

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They are AKSA competition rules.

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Originally posted by silviu

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They are AKSA competition rules.

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indeed they are http://www.aksa.com.au/docs/AKSA%20Wave%20Competition%20Rules.pdf

Mr Peters was either amongst friends, or no-one had read the rules, or no-one could be bothered to enforce the rules, or sportmanship was the real winner on the day.