Kiteboarding Scenario #7 - Got A Kite Off EBAY, READY TO GO, Self-Teaching, To Death

I think we do a great job in our area with self policing those that don't have a clue.
Isn't that what it will always come down to, no matter what the Industry does?

[ricki]

All three of these "hypothetical scenarios" happened in thinly populated areas, at least with other kiters. If all kiters responded with the effectiveness at your Desoto launches this issue might be lessened. Still, the clueless may experiment on their own away from other kiters but not necessarily bystanders. Broader awareness across the board would help in addition to tuning up sensitivity at the launches. Near as I can tell, the industry as a whole has done little to effectively promote proper training. Finding "proper training" can be another challenge but that is beyond this thread.