Red-thumb me all you like but the jist of it is...
Woodies is the perfect place for the flatwater wakestyle crew. Try finding a place like that anywhere in the metro region and you may need to travel 45 minutes from there. It also gets a phenominial amount of exposure on the internet/mags.
BUT
It is dangerous for newbies. There isn't two ways about it...remember, IF YOU ACTUALLY GOT LESSONS, you would have been advised that you should not kite in off-shore winds unless you're an experienced or advanced kiter. It's going to sound harsh mate but unless you're willing/able to save yourself at woodies offshore, you shouldn't kite there...in other words, don't expect someone to save your arse knowing full-well that you can't save yourself.
PLUS
There is no need to be here if you're going for massive jumps etc.
It's just like scabs...one of the only decent waves close to home and blokes wanting to jump massive in front of 'awe-inspired' beach-goers are crowding it up.
The fact is, you can do that sort of thing ANYWHERE (and god bless you for having fun) but there is no need to go to locations that are suitable for the specialised-styles of riding. These riders actually require the conditions characteristic of these spots whereas (and you'd have to agree) you don't.
Unless you are a wakestyle specialist, dont go there???
Dont go big at woodies????
Better tell Mr Lenton to piss off next time then...
Some of you sound like the Da Hui of Woodies.
Can we get a list of tricks that you're allowed/not allowed to do from our most influential/hardcore riders?
1/ No gaylies
2/$100 fine if any trick is landed heelside
3/No-one to rescue anyone unless they are a hardcore/influential rider.
4/..........
Dave, as I clearly stated, you can go anywhere you like...
Because you can do your tricks anywhere.
And I never said you shouldn't go there. I'm saying that:
1. It is perfect for the wake-crew. On the other hand, it is just another spot for guys that like to go big.
2. Unless you're able to save yourself, you shouldn't be kiting there...you are relying on other people to save you which is not fair.
3. THERE ARE 2 OTHER BEACHES PERFECT FOR GOING BIG!
4. Woodies is not the be and end all of flat water in Perth.
This topic sucks. Good on you Ben for helping out but because of the new crew who think just because they're bow kites have 100% depower, their kites are going to save them from being blown away, this spot will go from bad to worse. More tangles, more rescues, more frustrated sessions...FOR EVERYONE.
But before I go, I'll ask you this: why the hell do you like 40 people kiting in a shoebox. How is that fun?
My suggestion to the wakecrew: build a ****-load of sliders and kickers.
Give me waves anyday.
Hey hardcore woodies guys you should practice what you preach. I agree woodies is really for advanced riders and hacks dropping kites and getting into trouble is a real pain and 1 knob who dosnt know the drill can quickly stuff it for everyone
But I remember a certain bunch of Woodies crew making C0cks of themselves at brighton last season trying thier handle passes right on the shore line - crew wave riding, swimmers everywhere and twice droppped their kite on the beach (Dry sand) meters from sunbathers not once but twice in a couple of minutes. (I think if you scare off the girls sunbathing you will be dealt with very harshly by the locals)
You will be good boys this year when you ride at our local and wont do silly things like that
A most interesting topic.
I remember two whole seasons ago when I started out, I was blown away by the support, encouragement, & advice that I received from other kiters who had me spotted as a newbie.
What's happened in two years? How about everyone lightens the **** up? This thing smacks of a Bra Brothers style localism that sucks big time.
It's really encouraging to hear that some of the Woodies crew wouldn't help out if someone stuffs up. How's this for a scenario: what would those influential/best kiters expect if by some unforeseen chance, they stuffed up at another spot - wouldn't they want some help?
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Originally posted by Juddy
What's happened in two years?
"Woodies" seems like the perfect place for my "CREW" to practice using our Aquaskippers and Pumpabikes.
http://www.aquaskipper.com.au/
www.pumpabike.co.uk/
As a member of the H@rDcore PumPAbike scene, I thought I would sign on and offer my opinion. Woodies is the perfect place for our crew to perfect our EGOS, by performing the little gay flip and triple extra gay spin. Roger is working on a special seat-pass backhand cordless electric move. It would be a shame if the hardcore woodies KITE crew got in our way, because we could always fit line cutters to our pumpabikes. Then WHAT YA GOING TO DO?????. Everyone knows Pumpabike CREW are egotesticle nuts. So don't push us ok!
quote:For the love of god!!!!!!Im going to be sure I NEVER thank ANYONE for a gesture of good will if this is where it gets you....
Originally posted by dirtyharry
To Ben who helped me out at Woodies on Saturday - thanks heaps. I owe you a few beers.
I heard the Pumpabike nationals are on at woodies this summer. They were going to have it at Tombies but decided they would get in the way of all the elite kiters there.
I don't understand what all the negative attitudes are about all we are asking is that unless you competent don't ride in a dangerous spot. I would give the same advice to people riding at Point Walter. As for hiding behind alias', If you want to know who I am click my profile I got my real name listed. Most people down the beach know who I am, so it's not like I am hiding.
Most of the people on this thread aren't woodies regulars, and definately most people on this thread have never had to save a kite blowing out to sea at woodies. I know this because it's always either me, Dan, Simon or Damo that do it.
Ok heres a story for you this kook from tasmania thought it would be a good Idea to learn on the offshore side. He couldn't negotiate traffic and after about an hour or so he wrapped his kite around Dan's, not normally a Huge deal. Dan's kite crashes and he panics and quick releases everything. Dans kite on the water is angled around the other guys bar which somehow has wrapped in such a fashion it was auto zenething. So I have to kite directly out to seawaiting for this kite to drift down to the side of the window and attempt to catch it. Took me about a minute to finally catch it, Dan's kite still in Tow.
Another rider at this stage has towed Dan out behind him to the other guys kite which I was holding. He then had to swim back at least 300m with both kites and his board. Small damage to his kite and tangled lines.
This is just one example, please if you don't know what you are doing don't ride at Woodies.
bugger it im riding like a kook this year. no regard for anyone. **** the local rules, **** everyones safety. I may have the ability/the knowledge and respect to allow me to kite there but im going to kite like i have no ****en idea what so ever.
thats how u all want it? fine!
whos up for some speed runs? I still dont know how to slow down yet!!!! LOL@@@@
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Originally posted by carbine
bugger it im riding like a kook this year. no regard for anyone. **** the local rules, **** everyones safety. I may have the ability/the knowledge and respect to allow me to kite there but im going to kite like i have no ****en idea what so ever.
thats how u all want it? fine!
whos up for some speed runs? I still dont know how to slow down yet!!!! LOL@@@@
i would compare it to the beginners at Peli pt, the problem was that they did not have the skills to kite where they were ding so, if they moved down the point they were fine as they were not kitng in the area that all regulars understood as the area you couldn't stuff up in other wise you would be in the way of everyone else. Woodies is like that but you cant move out of the way as the crash safe area takes skill to utilize safely and a lack of skill can easily result in you getting into trouble.
i might come down to woodies this season as i have a licence now but really whats so good about it? i had fun last time i was out there but i had only 2 other people to look out for and it was 23-25 knots, you couldn't have it any better.
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Originally posted by Captain Goodvibes
Hey hardcore woodies guys you should practice what you preach. I agree woodies is really for advanced riders and hacks dropping kites and getting into trouble is a real pain and 1 knob who dosnt know the drill can quickly stuff it for everyone
But I remember a certain bunch of Woodies crew making C0cks of themselves at brighton last season trying thier handle passes right on the shore line - crew wave riding, swimmers everywhere and twice droppped their kite on the beach (Dry sand) meters from sunbathers not once but twice in a couple of minutes. (I think if you scare off the girls sunbathing you will be dealt with very harshly by the locals)
You will be good boys this year when you ride at our local and wont do silly things like that
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Originally posted by RayQ
Very sad thread
very overrated spot
pretty simply its asking people who can't save themselves or understand how to kite in a manner that doesn't notably effect others not to use woodies offshore side as currently it is one of the worst spots for it. those who dont know if they are up to that level or not probably are not.
pretty simply its asking people who can't save themselves or understand how to kite in a manner that doesn't notably effect others not to use woodies offshore side as currently it is one of the worst spots for it. those who dont know if they are up to that level or not probably are not.
yes, but who owns a beach? we are making shure no one bans us from certain beaches, and now weve been around for a while we can start telling other kiters to nick off
bad form plainly
i did write a huge reply but then thought against it as no matter how much sence it makes for beginners not to kite at an offshore, crowded beach when its surrounded by far better suited ones some one will say "you cant say that, its a free country."
Maybe I got it wrong,
Beginners sholdnt kite in offshore conditions, thats a fact, but what are the cridentials for mixing it with the young and beutiful?
I think it is about time everyone took a stand for their rights. Boycott Woodies this Summer! Head to somewhere like Safety Bay instead.
Safety Bay is a much better spot than Woodies. Safety Bay has heaps of flat water, friendly locals, no stingers, no sharks and it is so close to Perth!
Joe
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Originally posted by cwamit
Well done for helping the dude out havox!
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Originally posted by havoxquote:
Originally posted by cwamit
Well done for helping the dude out havox!
yeh well .. i think no matter how good i g et or how long i do it im sure im going to keep rescueing people if they need it, i think everyone should
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Originally posted by RayQ
very overrated spot
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Originally posted by RayQ
Very sad thread
Joe Vetter Said "I think it is about time everyone took a stand for their rights. Boycott Woodies this Summer! Head to somewhere like Safety Bay instead.
Safety Bay is a much better spot than Woodies. Safety Bay has heaps of flat water, friendly locals, no stingers, no sharks and it is so close to Perth!
Joe "
See now that is where you are wrong, there is only about a 50m stretch of really good flat water and in that space you have really aggresive kiters and even more pissed off windsurfers, so not very different to woodies at all apart from the fact that if you stuff it up you don't drift out to sea, you end up hitting a boat or on the road like some newbies have done this summer.
Difference is people are really friendly.
Kite where you want but be aware of the risks and just be considerate to other riders. Nothing worse than a pro boxing newbies in, waiting for trouble.
i'll bring enough pre rolled joynts for all of you to smoke when i arrive in Nov... then you can just CHILL THE F#$% OUT!
People make mistakes, you all did to when you were a nooby...
keep it friendly, offer good advice in person... If you see a Noob or Euro terrorist having trouble in there first run in and out, stop them at the beach and suggest NICELY that beach 1 or 2 might be better... If they choose not to take the advice and get in trouble call the coast guard to rescue them from shark alley and they'll be left with bill $$$ sure they won't do it again... if they do cause a second issue i'm sure 10 or so pin prick holes in their LE bladder will keep them off the water...
REMEMBER, ANGRY LITTLE MEN: keep joynt in hand all the time to help you remain CHILLED!!