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Forums > Kitesurfing General

is this normal?

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Created by Shayne86 > 9 months ago, 30 Nov 2011
Shayne86
WA, 189 posts
30 Nov 2011 3:32PM
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is it normal that since I have started learning to kite this year I have had a strong urge to quit my job, apply at centrelink and just become a bum?

Is that normal?

wishy
WA, 1501 posts
30 Nov 2011 3:40PM
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More cashflow = More toys = More Boost.
If you destroys your legs sufficiently on the weekend you should need a few days to recover anyway.

DJ1986
WA, 15 posts
30 Nov 2011 4:51PM
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Sure is :), I took up kitesurfing at the end of uni & then took a 3 month leave of absense after 5 months working in my new job to chase the wind.

Lucky they still wanted me back afterwards

harry potter
VIC, 2777 posts
30 Nov 2011 8:26PM
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Yep its normal ..... But as wishy said more cash = more toys
It would be pretty hard to pay for fuel ( to chase the wind) kites, boards and the mandatory after kite beers on a dole check.

We are quite lucky in Vic, with daylight saving from Oct - April we can easily get a few mid week sessions in to satisfy the urge.

Shayne86
WA, 189 posts
30 Nov 2011 5:36PM
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damn it! guess we are slaves to "the man"

i guess being casual on the mines is a good balance between working and being a total bum

dbabicwa
WA, 808 posts
30 Nov 2011 6:25PM
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Just wait when you start paragliding and xc skiing !

Kiting is a new sport comparing with this...

ok
NSW, 1089 posts
30 Nov 2011 9:30PM
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people who complain about working for the "the man". Why dont u change ur situation and become "the man". i work for myself and have never been happier do what i want when i want more work involved but when theres wind or waves or a trip away i can go without worrying about "the man".

P.S I am a drug dealer if anyone was wondering and or wants any gear.

GalahOnTheBay
NSW, 4188 posts
30 Nov 2011 9:51PM
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Completely normal - welcome to the family!



Smithy
VIC, 859 posts
30 Nov 2011 10:04PM
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I'm extra lucky, after chasing wind for years, initially windsurfing, met a girl who was into it as well (and kiting) moved next to the beach and settled into a life where holidays are based on kiting locations, and summer days when my wife, yes she was a keeper, sends me text messages when the wind is up or there are kites on the water....

Joe Cron
NSW, 450 posts
30 Nov 2011 10:31PM
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Was a time a drop out surfie could join the 'Bob Hawke Surf Team' and have his wax and fish and chips supplied by the aussie taxpayer.

Kiting equipment is a somewhat more expensive than a Mc Tavish single fin, ahimsa board cover and rubber legrope however.

Shayne86
WA, 189 posts
30 Nov 2011 7:36PM
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ok said...

people who complain about working for the "the man". Why dont u change ur situation and become "the man". i work for myself and have never been happier do what i want when i want more work involved but when theres wind or waves or a trip away i can go without worrying about "the man".

P.S I am a drug dealer if anyone was wondering and or wants any gear.


one day buddy, one day im happy bummin around between swings untill then

Plummet
4862 posts
1 Dec 2011 3:23AM
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Smithy said...

I'm extra lucky, after chasing wind for years, initially windsurfing, met a girl who was into it as well (and kiting) moved next to the beach and settled into a life where holidays are based on kiting locations, and summer days when my wife, yes she was a keeper, sends me text messages when the wind is up or there are kites on the water....


Where do i get one of those? mine seems to have an internal fun police mechanism. As soon as i exceed what she deems is acceptable fun levels. Rage!....



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