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Another reason not to be a pole dancer!

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Created by ok > 9 months ago, 9 Aug 2011
ok
NSW, 1088 posts
9 Aug 2011 10:13PM
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is it just me or is this the dumbest thing u have seen? is it not called windsurfing not hold onto a sheet of plastice get whipped in do a jump and trick and dont ride away?


euros?

kiteboy dave
QLD, 6525 posts
9 Aug 2011 10:48PM
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ok said...

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is it just me or is this the dumbest thing u have seen? ..


Don't worry we all get the formatting wrong sometimes, it wasn't that dumb of you. Just click preview next time.

terminal
1421 posts
9 Aug 2011 9:09PM
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Its not compulsory - only happens when Siam Park sponsors a windsurf event and the windsurfers promote the Park in return.

Same people, a week earlier with some wind.

juicerider
WA, 790 posts
10 Aug 2011 8:45AM
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terminal said...

Its not compulsory - only happens when Siam Park sponsors a windsurf event and the windsurfers promote the Park in return.

Same people, a week earlier with some wind.




Wow, windsurfing has come a long way at the top end since I used to do. Even felt a little nostalgic watching this.

Ioz
WA, 491 posts
10 Aug 2011 10:07AM
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Those aeriels are pretty hard core and make no mistake they are high risk moves. - Breakages are commen and not just with the gear.

I do believe a sector of the kiting world will go back to aeriel moves, there is so much left to explore and develop here,

and we have the advantage of taking off with a kite and landing with a parachute, unlike the windsurfers who are fighting gravity all the way down.

dafunk
QLD, 559 posts
10 Aug 2011 12:12PM
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wow nice video

tatkins
QLD, 344 posts
10 Aug 2011 12:20PM
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terminal said...

Its not compulsory - only happens when Siam Park sponsors a windsurf event and the windsurfers promote the Park in return.

Same people, a week earlier with some wind.



Thanks for putting it into context.

Gorgo
VIC, 4980 posts
10 Aug 2011 1:00PM
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Isn't that video a reason to be a pole dancer?

You get paid to hang out at a nice resort. You get to play with some toys in a nice big pool. It's warm. There's some hot chicks about. What's not to like?

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
10 Aug 2011 11:41AM
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Ioz said...

Those aeriels are pretty hard core and make no mistake they are high risk moves. - Breakages are commen and not just with the gear.

I do believe a sector of the kiting world will go back to aeriel moves, there is so much left to explore and develop here,

and we have the advantage of taking off with a kite and landing with a parachute, unlike the windsurfers who are fighting gravity all the way down.


You may have a parachute but windsurfers have a wing, look at some of the hang time in the video posted, and its visualy better to watch imo

Chris_M
2129 posts
10 Aug 2011 12:41PM
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This is a mad video. Those guys are going hard. I know its fun to poke ** at poleys and Cab riders, but to slag these guys off will make you look ignant. Impressive stuff fo' sho'.

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
10 Aug 2011 5:03PM
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Holy crap since when could they do that

Lovely
QLD, 248 posts
10 Aug 2011 8:06PM
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Windsurfing will progress in the future when they take the foot loops off.
Like the coolest progressive duds have done for kitesurfing.

Why don't windsurfers want same design boards like a board hugger does, got me baffled






terminal
1421 posts
10 Aug 2011 7:54PM
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doggie said...

Ioz said...

Those aeriels are pretty hard core and make no mistake they are high risk moves. - Breakages are commen and not just with the gear.

I do believe a sector of the kiting world will go back to aeriel moves, there is so much left to explore and develop here,

and we have the advantage of taking off with a kite and landing with a parachute, unlike the windsurfers who are fighting gravity all the way down.


You may have a parachute but windsurfers have a wing, look at some of the hang time in the video posted, and its visualy better to watch imo


They have slowed down the video on a few of the jumps, so not all the hangtimes are as long as shown. They have slowed the video in a few other places for effect too.

Capt.Gumby
VIC, 344 posts
10 Aug 2011 10:31PM
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At the 2 minute mark, push loop into a forward and clean as. Unbelievable stuff. Damn good to watch!

LouD
WA, 641 posts
10 Aug 2011 9:27PM
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I do believe a sector of the kiting world will go back to aeriel moves, there is so much left to explore and develop here,


Man, I hope youre right!

Kiting also used to be an exciting sport to watch.

SugarQube
WA, 490 posts
10 Aug 2011 9:40PM
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Waiting for strapless, only then will it be legit

terminal
1421 posts
11 Aug 2011 7:54AM
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SugarQube said...

Waiting for strapless, only then will it be legit


SugarQube
WA, 490 posts
11 Aug 2011 9:33AM
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terminal said...

SugarQube said...

Waiting for strapless, only then will it be legit





Thats what Im talking about, and just imagine the heel dents you can discuss

Paul1
QLD, 1011 posts
11 Aug 2011 1:47PM
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That is pretty stupid, windsurfing without wind and what's the go with the dude in the pink bikins at the start?

default
WA, 1255 posts
11 Aug 2011 1:40PM
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lol - so euro

swinginginthewind
WA, 281 posts
11 Aug 2011 1:50PM
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Paul1 said...

That is pretty stupid, windsurfing without wind and what's the go with the dude in the pink bikins at the start?


Actually they've been doing it for a while - using fans

Paul1
QLD, 1011 posts
11 Aug 2011 7:38PM
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Errrr...so fans don't create wind......

GalahOnTheBay
NSW, 4188 posts
12 Aug 2011 12:26PM
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Ioz said...

Those aeriels are pretty hard core and make no mistake they are high risk moves. - Breakages are commen and not just with the gear.


Wow - some big and high risk moves in that second video for sure.

How on earth do you learn that stuff? These guys know what they are doing and they risk a world of hurt, let alone trying to huck these moves while learning.

Reminds me of that joke about the difference between guts and balls...

terminal
1421 posts
12 Aug 2011 7:21PM
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GalahOnTheBay said...

Ioz said...

Those aeriels are pretty hard core and make no mistake they are high risk moves. - Breakages are commen and not just with the gear.


Wow - some big and high risk moves in that second video for sure.

How on earth do you learn that stuff? These guys know what they are doing and they risk a world of hurt, let alone trying to huck these moves while learning.


There's no easy way - they do get hurt.



lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
12 Aug 2011 9:47PM
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Wow,,,I would hate to be the dude hurt ,when your mate that is filming see's your hurt and just rides away from you screaming at other people to help you????

Why didnt the guy with the gopro cam stop and help instead of cruising past and yelling at others???

Maybe the name of the thread does fit........."Änother reason not to be a pole dancer"

At least in kiteing we tend to look out for each other and help each other out if in trouble.

dafish
NSW, 1637 posts
12 Aug 2011 10:53PM
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Well, it looks to me that the dude saw that his friend was being held by another dude, and he had to get the message back to shore to get help NOW!
Just the way I saw it, could be wrong...

terminal
1421 posts
12 Aug 2011 8:55PM
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lotofwind said...

Wow,,,I would hate to be the dude hurt ,when your mate that is filming see's your hurt and just rides away from you screaming at other people to help you????

Why didnt the guy with the gopro cam stop and help instead of cruising past and yelling at others???

Maybe the name of the thread does fit........."Änother reason not to be a pole dancer"

At least in kiteing we tend to look out for each other and help each other out if in trouble.


Boujmaa was unconcious and they needed to get a boat to him asap.
The guy in the water was Klaus Voget, a team mate of Boujmaa who was keeping his head above water until help arrived.
The guy getting to shore and getting lifeguard help was doing the right thing in the circumstances.
Boujmaa has recovered fully.

GalahOnTheBay
NSW, 4188 posts
12 Aug 2011 11:40PM
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terminal said...




Wowowowow

Nice work by the other guys to help out...

gesper
NSW, 517 posts
12 Aug 2011 11:59PM
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lotofwind said...

Wow,,,I would hate to be the dude hurt ,when your mate that is filming see's your hurt and just rides away from you screaming at other people to help you????

Why didnt the guy with the gopro cam stop and help instead of cruising past and yelling at others???

Maybe the name of the thread does fit........."Änother reason not to be a pole dancer"

At least in kiteing we tend to look out for each other and help each other out if in trouble.


For some reason mate I dont think there would be too many windsurfers that follow seabreeze that would help you out . I wonder what that reason could be

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
13 Aug 2011 1:20AM
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teabaggin said...

lotofwind said...

Wow,,,I would hate to be the dude hurt ,when your mate that is filming see's your hurt and just rides away from you screaming at other people to help you????

Why didnt the guy with the gopro cam stop and help instead of cruising past and yelling at others???

Maybe the name of the thread does fit........."Änother reason not to be a pole dancer"

At least in kiteing we tend to look out for each other and help each other out if in trouble.


For some reason mate I dont think there would be too many windsurfers that follow seabreeze that would help you out . I wonder what that reason could be


Because they all know that you, my good friend Gerry , and me are bestest friends,,,,,,,dont pretend you are not,,,,,or I wont help you land your kite anymore when you are over powered.

gesper
NSW, 517 posts
13 Aug 2011 11:33AM
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If im ever up at Coffs ill keep that in mind



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