jordy said...
The price also helps weed out any knobs who decide to take it up and put others at risk. The people who do continue on with the sport are at least genuine in their commitment to represent the sport in all it's great fashion and can pass on their lessons and experiance onto newbies as well.
Hmm, think I will weigh in on this discussion.
Firstly, I dont think price has anything to do with weeding out the knobs. I know plenty of rich knobs who try something without being fully committed. These guys are often the dangerous ones who dont give a toss.....
Anyway, that out of the way;
Yes, the prices of Kite lessons are very expensive. Ok, lets consider the details, equipment, insurance and experience should all be covered by the price. There is surely an expense in being an instructor then.
BUT, no shop front, gear sponsorship and association insurance reducing costs.
I know plenty of people with more than 4 years university training, carrying full personal and public liability insurance, office, infrastructure expenses etc. I hardly know any who pull in $180 per hour.
Factor in the weather... That is what a second job / business fron covers.
If lessons were cheaper, more people would get them, and to a higher level. This would increase the client base of the instructors, providing greater income...
Also, with more people in the sport, gear would be cheaper, the second hand market would be larger and we would all win.
These are of course all my own opinion and I value yours. At least when I feel I have paid too much for a lesson, I can read the other posts and get a different perspective. Still, I think they should be cheaper!!
Hmm, that was a long post, sorry about that!
I agree with everyone, if you are a kook get a lesson and HTFU!!!!!
