What sort of "camera" are these shot with?

sandgroper said...

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Those aren't wakestyle bindings, are they ? ^^^
And they aren't those backless bindings either ?
They look more like lace-up gym-boots with 2" thick soles.

fozzy said...

Why would you be wearing bindings and boosting?

Freedom of choice?

Saffer said...

Freedom of choice?

I think you've missed my point Saffer.

Bindings in kiteboarding are so you can hold more power, therefore being able to ride larger boards, edging harder which equates to more pop for wakestyle moves.

Riding bindings for boosting air defeats the purpose. If boosting is your thing then bindings are going to work against you in the sense that there is added weight in any case. Not to mention it is a good way to blow a knee if you egg your landing.

I've nothing against any persons style of riding, people should ride the way they get most enjoyment from the sport, but this is a contradiction in terms.

You don't use a hammer to drill a hole do you?

robwebb said...

What lens ('s) did you shoot with? About to invest in some new glass

A "round" one.

fozzy said...

Saffer said...

Freedom of choice?

I think you've missed my point Saffer.

Bindings in kiteboarding are so you can hold more power, therefore being able to ride larger boards, edging harder which equates to more pop for wakestyle moves.

Riding bindings for boosting air defeats the purpose. If boosting is your thing then bindings are going to work against you in the sense that there is added weight in any case. Not to mention it is a good way to blow a knee if you egg your landing.

I've nothing against any persons style of riding, people should ride the way they get most enjoyment from the sport, but this is a contradiction in terms.

You don't use a hammer to drill a hole do you?

I know exactly what bindings do, no need to explain, I was simply highlighting the fact that some people just enjoy riding more in bindings. There were days when the likes of Felix were riding bindings in the waves and doing very well at it as well.

Hardly an appropriate comparison with a hammer and a drill, after all, you can still jump with bindings, whether you can jump higher is likely to be dependant on the individual doing the riding rather than the bindings themselves. Ever seen Lou jump on bindings? He used to get pretty high on 2 lines with bindings.

What is it people are so narrow minded and worried about what other people are doing? Surely if the guy wants to ride bindings and jump, its his own perogative? Maybe it was just a gusty day for unhooking?

Saffer said...
What is it people are so narrow minded and worried about what other people are doing? Surely if the guy wants to ride bindings and jump, its his own perogative? Maybe it was just a gusty day for unhooking?

Sure was windy. The bindings dude is aslo doing the boost in the last shot. He just boosted off a huge ripple.

sandgroper said...

DaveSpruce said...

sandgroper said...

DaveSpruce said...

What sort of "camera" are these shot with?

A "rectangular" one.

Yeah that's real helpful information man. Lucky you put "copyright" on the pics though so no one steals and publishes them..

It was a nice day, I took some snaps, and the ppl I shot can contact me for the originals.

Just relax and tune in to all the positive vibes ....

dude im not really surprised you got this answer from spruce, he probably asked this to help you out and give some constructive critism on your photography. You dont necceserly have to take it on, but instead of answering him you choose a smart ass remark. give the guy some respect he takes good kitesurfing shots.,. and to be honest.. you could use the help [}:)]

sandgroper said...

It was a nice day, I took some snaps, and the ppl I shot can contact me for the originals.

Just relax and tune in to all the positive vibes ....

Mate... They might as well sketch a picture in Paint of themselves kiting, that's about how useful these shots are

I sense a bit of the green eyed monster that someone else is taking photos of kiters.

The Camera wasn't even water proof. He only told me after I jump over him. I always think if your standing in the water the camera's waterproof.

Saffer said...

fozzy said...

Saffer said...

Freedom of choice?

I think you've missed my point Saffer.

Bindings in kiteboarding are so you can hold more power, therefore being able to ride larger boards, edging harder which equates to more pop for wakestyle moves.

Riding bindings for boosting air defeats the purpose. If boosting is your thing then bindings are going to work against you in the sense that there is added weight in any case. Not to mention it is a good way to blow a knee if you egg your landing.

I've nothing against any persons style of riding, people should ride the way they get most enjoyment from the sport, but this is a contradiction in terms.

You don't use a hammer to drill a hole do you?

I know exactly what bindings do, no need to explain, I was simply highlighting the fact that some people just enjoy riding more in bindings. There were days when the likes of Felix were riding bindings in the waves and doing very well at it as well.

Hardly an appropriate comparison with a hammer and a drill, after all, you can still jump with bindings, whether you can jump higher is likely to be dependant on the individual doing the riding rather than the bindings themselves. Ever seen Lou jump on bindings? He used to get pretty high on 2 lines with bindings.

What is it people are so narrow minded and worried about what other people are doing? Surely if the guy wants to ride bindings and jump, its his own perogative? Maybe it was just a gusty day for unhooking?

Come on? U can't tell me u guys don't do the odd boost when your in your boots. Must admit don't really do it when the water is that flat but its good to break it up a bit

Nice pics, cheers for putting them up

And on a different topic - does pic #3 make the downwind kiter look closer than he really is?
Seems to illustrate one of my not-so-favourite kiting positions...

This forum never ceases to amaze me... I just cannot get my head around the negativity of so many of its users....??!! When I first got into this sport I used to love the fact that wherever you went, there was such a POSITIVE vibe - crew always had a smile at the ready and were genuinely HAPPY to share the stoke together. It was a really nice change coming from a background of surfing where that philosophy had sadly gone out the window to be replaced by scowls whenever you paddled into a line-up, punch ups in the water and so on. This sport looks like going the same way, and what a shame that will be.... Wheres the LOVE People FFS???? Respect peoples right to their own opinions, and for those of you who seem to have nothing better to do with your time than bag out others, Im sure theres a forum you could start together where you can revel in each others misery to your hearts content whilst leaving the happiness and stoke to the rest of us. Good on ya Sandgroper, keep the pics coming!