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Originally Posted by greg meintjes
Most problems are caused by visitors , but a few local riders also do not care about setting an example by riding irresponsibly etc, on Friday we were all on 8m and 9m ,s and there was some guy trying to teach his buddy on an 11m, so we still have problems. A lot of the newer riders are starting to ride more responsibly and we have got a great crowd forming down here. The city is in the process of designating the area where we kite as a kiting area with signs for us, but this is a long process with lots of behind the scenes bullshit involved.
Greg
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The unofficial kiteboarding instructors, the most impacting ones I see not uncommonly are two guys who have no idea what they are doing, teaching one another. Our sport looks so easy and harmless after all? Rigged too big and in the wrong location on top of it, not good. How often is this played out in other areas? Better still, what to try to do about it? Raising awareness of what should be done, what not and what can go wrong seems an obvious direction. Other ideas and experiences?