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Dangerous kiting close to shore and near children

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Created by KiteboardingVic > 9 months ago, 1 Mar 2010
KiteboardingVic
VIC, 418 posts
1 Mar 2010 7:45PM
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As reported on the KBV site:


"On Tuesday 26th January 2010 a regular kiter at St Kilda was observed flying his kite over the beach while undertaking tricks along with flying his kite over young swimmers [kids 3 to 6 years of age] again very close to the beach. This was very near to the tents set up for the Australia Day SUP Competition.

This kiter is well known for pulling tricks very close to shore and regulalry crashing his kite on the shore. When approached on these matters he is either abusive or indicating he just does not care.

For information such that when he takes someone out on the beach KBV cannot say they were not advised of his unacceptable antics."



KBV replied:

The name of the kiter and the author of the incident report were removed from the report - but the kiter is a well-known for his less than considerate kiting attitude. He is also not a KBV member and is not (to the best of our knowledge) insured against public liability should and accident occur.

KBV lacks and authority to exercise any power over kiters other than to warn them of the potential consequences of their actions, and to support the appropriate authorities (City of Port Phillip, Parks Victoria, etc) should they wish to take action against him and others who behave in a similar manner.

KBV tries to make everyone aware of what is, and is not, acceptable kiting behaviour, and what safe practice and what good kiting etiquette is. For the sake of clarity, readers are also referred to the post on this forum entitled "Two areas to keep clear of at St Kilda" (www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=62417)

Cezar
VIC, 270 posts
1 Mar 2010 9:26PM
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All that talk is just bull****, why KBV or others like PV, City of Port Phillip dont ask Water Police to take from time to time a ride along St Kilda Pier
on a windy day and fine those bloody idiots riding touch and go from the Pier,( those people are most likely to jump over kids as well), I do realize that riding Cabrinha is equell to having half the brain but I bet they understand $$$$$ and if one or more of them is fined $200 or $300 Cabrinha kites will not stick to the Pier as flys to **** anymore, problem solved, including small number of people riding other brands.

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
1 Mar 2010 9:48PM
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If you know who the rider in question is, can't you report his actions to the council and let them take action in the form of a warning or fines. You can report jetskis and I'm sure the council would be happier if we were proactive in self policing.

I'm not keen to dob in people but if it means preventing bans for people who won't listen, then maybe we don't have a choice.

KiteboardingVic
VIC, 418 posts
1 Mar 2010 10:04PM
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From a previous post:


KBV WILL BE WORKING WITH PARKS VICTORIA AND LOCAL KITERS TO IDENTIFY THESE INDIVIDUALS IN FUTURE - THIS BEHAVIOUR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FROM ANY KITER [REGARDLESS OF KBV MEMBERSHIP OR NOT] - KITERS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED MAY BE FINED BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL OR PARKS VICTORIA.


However no need to wait for KBV -anyone can call Parks Vic and make a report:

Ask for the "Ranger in Charge, North Port Phillip"
03 9393 9258 ph
03 9397 4652 fax

singsong
VIC, 41 posts
2 Mar 2010 2:02AM
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Hey GT Slingshot - looks like you are center stage again...
:)
Rad man!

harry potter
VIC, 2777 posts
2 Mar 2010 2:38PM
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The best way to prevent further incidents is to........

NAME and SHAME

( particularly in the case of a repeat offender)

Embarassment is the best prevention and self regulation is the key to remaining in favour with councils etc.......

GT Slingshot
QLD, 34 posts
4 Mar 2010 11:43PM
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singsong said...

Hey GT Slingshot - looks like you are center stage again...
:)
Rad man!


bull****!!! i know not to kite next to kids ad i dont to tricks near them either, but who knows i always cop **** from KBV

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
5 Mar 2010 11:09AM
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GT Slingshot said...

singsong said...

Hey GT Slingshot - looks like you are center stage again...
:)
Rad man!


bull****!!! i know not to kite next to kids ad i dont to tricks near them either, but who knows i always cop **** from KBV



I don't think they named you. They just mentioned a Slingshot rider so if it was you on the day, then you probably deserved it, if it wasn't you on the day, then don't assume they are talking about you.

GT Slingshot
QLD, 34 posts
5 Mar 2010 12:06PM
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Saffer said...

GT Slingshot said...

singsong said...

Hey GT Slingshot - looks like you are center stage again...
:)
Rad man!


bull****!!! i know not to kite next to kids ad i dont to tricks near them either, but who knows i always cop **** from KBV



I don't think they named you. They just mentioned a Slingshot rider so if it was you on the day, then you probably deserved it, if it wasn't you on the day, then don't assume they are talking about you.


they didnt even mention a slingshot rider.. if u look at who i quoted retard it is above. all you guys are GAY

singsong
VIC, 41 posts
6 Mar 2010 2:08PM
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at least gays are sensible and considerate kiters, darling....
showing off with a kite is just not the real thing...

btw: i am not a kbv member either.

ericmb
SA, 77 posts
10 Mar 2010 2:21PM
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GT Slingshot said...

Saffer said...

GT Slingshot said...

singsong said...

Hey GT Slingshot - looks like you are center stage again...
:)
Rad man!


bull****!!! i know not to kite next to kids ad i dont to tricks near them either, but who knows i always cop **** from KBV



I don't think they named you. They just mentioned a Slingshot rider so if it was you on the day, then you probably deserved it, if it wasn't you on the day, then don't assume they are talking about you.


they didnt even mention a slingshot rider.. if u look at who i quoted retard it is above. all you guys are GAY


You live in QLD and you think the KBV points to you? Very cunning. KBV is a VICTORIAN org. I think everybody here can deduct its not a queenslander being the perp.

ewan kite
VIC, 926 posts
10 Mar 2010 4:12PM
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ericmb said...

GT Slingshot said...

Saffer said...

GT Slingshot said...

singsong said...

Hey GT Slingshot - looks like you are center stage again...
:)
Rad man!


bull****!!! i know not to kite next to kids ad i dont to tricks near them either, but who knows i always cop **** from KBV



I don't think they named you. They just mentioned a Slingshot rider so if it was you on the day, then you probably deserved it, if it wasn't you on the day, then don't assume they are talking about you.


they didnt even mention a slingshot rider.. if u look at who i quoted retard it is above. all you guys are GAY


You live in QLD and you think the KBV points to you? Very cunning. KBV is a VICTORIAN org. I think everybody here can deduct its not a queenslander being the perp.



...hahaha, yeh jarrod you queenslander, dont get involved in vic issues..haha

ericmb
SA, 77 posts
11 Mar 2010 9:54AM
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OR maybe he doesnt live in QLD and his profile should reflect it ;-)

Harumaki
NSW, 68 posts
11 Mar 2010 12:20PM
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ericmb said...

OR maybe he doesnt live in QLD and his profile should reflect it ;-)


Ancient Chinese Seabreeze Rule: NEVER TRUST what people post on their profiles, NEVER TRUST that people are really who they say they are - unless you know the people personally...

Apparently I am a gay activist living in China and dont know the difference between kitesurfing and driving a scratched Porsche - huh?

This is the "freedom for oppressed minorities" forum, right???

GT Slingshot
QLD, 34 posts
12 Mar 2010 4:30PM
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ewan kite said...

ericmb said...

GT Slingshot said...

Saffer said...

GT Slingshot said...

singsong said...

Hey GT Slingshot - looks like you are center stage again...
:)
Rad man!


bull****!!! i know not to kite next to kids ad i dont to tricks near them either, but who knows i always cop **** from KBV


Im from France not Australia.


I don't think they named you. They just mentioned a Slingshot rider so if it was you on the day, then you probably deserved it, if it wasn't you on the day, then don't assume they are talking about you.


they didnt even mention a slingshot rider.. if u look at who i quoted retard it is above. all you guys are GAY


You live in QLD and you think the KBV points to you? Very cunning. KBV is a VICTORIAN org. I think everybody here can deduct its not a queenslander being the perp.



...hahaha, yeh jarrod you queenslander, dont get involved in vic issues..haha


singsong
VIC, 41 posts
15 Mar 2010 2:54PM
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GT Slingshot said...
Im from France not Australia.


JR - if that were true then you would not have been able to enter the state titles or the nationals - at least you kite slightly better than you bullsh*(&*&t - we know who you are so the question is what are you trying to hide?? Perhaps feeling guilty that the report might have been about you???

windsufering
VIC, 1124 posts
15 Mar 2010 6:07PM
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why dont you put numbers on the kite ?

GT Slingshot
QLD, 34 posts
16 Mar 2010 11:56PM
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singsong said...


GT Slingshot said...
Im from France not Australia.


JR - if that were true then you would not have been able to enter the state titles or the nationals - at least you kite slightly better than you bullsh*(&*&t - we know who you are so the question is what are you trying to hide?? Perhaps feeling guilty that the report might have been about you???


huhu dude why would i be feeling guilty for? i hardly kited that day and what am i bull****ting about where i live huhu, this is a forum everyone talks crapola on it so im just joining in to the stupid comments:)

GT Slingshot
QLD, 34 posts
16 Mar 2010 11:57PM
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windsufering said...

why dont you put numbers on the kite ?


can i have the numbers*666*?

javelin
WA, 3 posts
17 Mar 2010 4:15PM
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GT Slingshot said...

windsufering said...

why dont you put numbers on the kite ?


can i have the numbers*666*?


More appropriate number: 926537 !!!!

beaufort
VIC, 4 posts
18 Mar 2010 6:44PM
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javelin said...

GT Slingshot said...

windsufering said...

why dont you put numbers on the kite ?


can i have the numbers*666*?


More appropriate number: 926537 !!!!


Don't need to write it on the kite - that number is written on most of the bathrooms right through st kilda....

singsong
VIC, 41 posts
18 Mar 2010 9:03PM
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LOL!! Bet GT didnt think that he was that well known...

beaufort
VIC, 4 posts
19 Mar 2010 12:34AM
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singsong said...

LOL!! Bet GT didnt think that he was that well known...


he was the one that wrote it on all the walls....

absolutely....

GT Slingshot
QLD, 34 posts
20 Mar 2010 5:33PM
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beaufort said...

singsong said...

LOL!! Bet GT didnt think that he was that well known...


he was the one that wrote it on all the walls....

absolutely....


absolutely lol whos number is that ur mums

beaufort
VIC, 4 posts
24 Mar 2010 7:33PM
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GT Slingshot said...

beaufort said...

singsong said...

LOL!! Bet GT didnt think that he was that well known...


he was the one that wrote it on all the walls....

absolutely....


absolutely lol whos number is that ur mums



absolutely....

flight9774
VIC, 36 posts
24 Mar 2010 10:07PM
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On the topic:
1. of note: Dogs allowed off leash (Beware you dog-nappers)



and.. 2. every beach goer should wear a helmet.
further, the map shows: the kiting area goes all the way down to the pier and no speed restriction applies close to shore. If you have complaints about swimmers, overhead wires or weather, call Parks Victoria.

That's not too bad, is it?



hookworm
VIC, 600 posts
9 Apr 2010 10:40AM
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ha ha it cant be jarrod he cant do tricks but on the other hand kiting near little kids that sound like him!blow up doll smilie still makes me giggle

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
9 Apr 2010 11:17AM
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flight9774 said...

On the topic:
1. of note: Dogs allowed off leash (Beware you dog-nappers)


BTW, just because dogs are allowed off their leashes doesn't make their owners any less responsible for their dogs actions. If your dog damages property, the owner is responsible for the damage.

The alleged dog napping allegedly took place because the owner allegedly failed to take responsibility for their dog's alleged actions. The kiter alleged held the dog until the owner allegedly fetched their alleged proof of ID from their alleged car so they could pay for the alleged damages to the alleged kite that crashed while the dog was allegedly off its alleged leash. (just covering myself in case anyone else threatens lawsuits)

Harumaki
NSW, 68 posts
10 Apr 2010 12:54PM
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Saffer - allegedly covering hiself??

Council is VERY CLEAR on the point of owners being responsible for their dogs (poop included).

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
10 Apr 2010 5:06PM
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Yeah. After all those threats to sue in the Torquay post, I thought I'd be careful

Harumaki
NSW, 68 posts
13 Apr 2010 2:19AM
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They have dogs down there????

Must be Huskys
:)



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