Right of way

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tamunro
tamunro
WA
7 posts
WA, 7 posts
23 Jan 2012 4:15pm
G'day,
Just wondering if their is any rules on who gives way if two kiters are heading towards each other, or just hope you both dont do the same thing.
Cheers
djdojo
djdojo
VIC
1614 posts
Bog
Bog
WA
43 posts
Bog Bog
WA, 43 posts
28 Jan 2012 11:33am
If the wind is on your left shoulder technically you have to give way.
What I do when in this situation is lead with my intension. Eg if I'm level with other guy or slightly down wind I lower my kite early and head down wind slightly.
That way the other guy a) know what I'm doing and b) can continue on his tack,,
and most times they will raise their kite as well. If I'm up wind i will hold my tack, raise my kite and most kiters will see this and dip their kite and go under me..
Again avoiding a collision is the key, so show you intension early and you may even get a wave or a thumbs up
NoBS
NoBS
WA
908 posts
WA, 908 posts
28 Jan 2012 11:44am
kiter downwind kite low, kiter upwind kite high... stay 50mts away from everyone and prevent problems before they arise.

problem solved.
bm
bm
VIC
80 posts
bm bm
VIC, 80 posts
1 Feb 2012 8:08am
NoBS tip is the go. My experience most kiters & winsurfers don't follow this rule due various of reasons. Plan ahead!
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