Hey guys, I was at a function at the yacht club on Saturday night, watching the kites and wishing I was out there. Just a reminder to all that we aren't supposed to be up to top end near the pier, between the slipway and the pier. We are lucky enough to have amazing spaces to ride in Melbourne, but let's not go stuff it up by ignoring the responsibilities associated with being granted the access.
Anyone see that person flying their kite from the pier at about 7pm on Sunday? I think it was an orange Naish..
Had to go and ask why he was trying to get our sport banned
Said something to the extent of "I am a SUP instructor" and kbv had not informed him
You CANT kite ON the pier
Cheers Dude. No hard feelings, I live here and love my local spot, please don't get it banned for us.
I don't mean this in any sort of negative way or anything, but really, some people just need a cold hard punch in the dick sometimes.
Who on earth would think that that was a smart idea? Jesus.
I was watching from the beach picker, what happened in the end? It looked to me he got the kite up, jumped off the pier, then crashed the kite again.
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Hey is that NoBs ?
If its not NoBs we need to sick NoBs onto him!
NoBs loves this kinda sh!!!t
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Had to go and ask why he was trying to get our sport banned
Said something to the extent of "I am a SUP instructor" and kbv had not informed him
You CANT kite ON the pier
Cheers Dude. No hard feelings, I live here and love my local spot, please don't get it banned for us.
So as SUP instructor, he doesn't know basic water rules like the fact that there is a 5 knot rule at anything less than 50m? Doesn't sound like much of a SUP instructor and doesn't sound like it's the KBV's job to tell him something he should already know.
Select to expand quoteSaffer said..picker said..
Had to go and ask why he was trying to get our sport banned
Said something to the extent of "I am a SUP instructor" and kbv had not informed him
You CANT kite ON the pier
Cheers Dude. No hard feelings, I live here and love my local spot, please don't get it banned for us.
So as SUP instructor, he doesn't know basic water rules like the fact that there is a 5 knot rule at anything less than 50m? Doesn't sound like much of a SUP instructor and doesn't sound like it's the KBV's job to tell him something he should already know.
I'm just looking at his board sitting there on the pier and I'm thinking to myself, "Quick, pick up his board and chuck it in the water upwind of the pier!"
Mates had a firm talk with this guy about this. He actually had a board that was used for a demo, so I found out who is was quickly. He doesn't work for any kite school in the area and isn't from St Kilda, he is also not employed by any SUP school. When I chatted with him and explained the local rules he apologised and assured he won't break the rules again. He was approached about this situation the same day and the issue was resolved.
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Mates had a firm talk with this guy about this. He actually had a board that was used for a demo, so I found out who is was quickly. He doesn't work for any kite school in the area and isn't from St Kilda, he is also not employed by any SUP school. When I chatted with him and explained the local rules he apologised and assured he won't break the rules again. He was approached about this situation the same day and the issue was resolved.
Glad to see it was sorted out in person and the right way instead of the usual muttering and empty dick-punching internet threats. Well done. Also, looks like the board in the avatar pic is the same board he's demoing! Your demo?
Yeah man same board but the demo was with Naish North and Best. This guy was just down to demo some gear. Going to have people sign a form stating the local rules and regulations from now on. There's a legit skim company thats going to introduce a new skim for kiters and will have some up for demo soon in VIC.
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Yeah man same board but the demo was with Naish North and Best. This guy was just down to demo some gear. Going to have people sign a form stating the local rules and regulations from now on. There's a legit skim company thats going to introduce a new skim for kiters and will have some up for demo soon in VIC.
There are two things I don't understand about him:
1. What the **** would compel you to launch off a concrete wall when there is a perfectly good beach nearby
2. Why the **** would you launch off concrete with SOMEONE ELSE's gear and potentially risk damaging.
I don't care what people say. The guy is an inconsiderate douche if this is how he treats demo gear.
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I don't mean this in any sort of negative way or anything, but really, some people just need a cold hard punch in the dick sometimes.
Who on earth would think that that was a smart idea? Jesus.
Hahaha... awesome.
Just one question, are you suggesting Jesus *would* think that is a smart idea?
Anyway, this guy is a tool. And in this scenario, it's tricky 'cause if someone cuts his lines to teach him a lesson, it's not going to directly effective him as it's someone elses gear...
And his actions reflect negatively on us all, especailly other people with bright orange kites.
I've seen this same guy a while ago at dog beach in Brighton, cutting in all the way to shore and jumping over the dogs in the shallow water. A lot of very angry dog owners complaining about the sport there... Some people saying they'll be talking to the council.
While at the same time there were a bunch of other kiters out in front of the beach area but keeping away from the dog beach and not causing any problems. There was plenty of room, he just wanted to show off by boosting and jumping right on the shore.
At one point he threatened a dog owner that if he didnt stop his dog from going for him when he cuts in close, that the dog will get hurt.
He was being launched by people in Kite Republic shirts when he crashed his kite repeatedly.
There seems to be momentum building here...
In an effort to set the records straight, it would be good to hear from Kite Republic on the subject of their involvement in "Piergate", and their consensus about the relative safety with regards to pier launching. Guys?
Just my 3cents......on one occasion I was passing that guy having right of way.......going right shoulder forward and closer to the wind,I did put my kite high and mainted my course,but he didntlet me pass safely,came very close waving his hand showing me his anger that I didnt keep further from him ........unless I dont understand Right of Way........!!!
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I don't like his hair style...
His?
All this time I thought it was a girl we were talking about
It seems this guy/gal has receive Seabreeze's first official yellow card.
Discuss.
