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06-25-2009, 02:59 PM
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I'd add that a good idea might be to print up some cards for this forum and keep them with us to hand out. That way we can get more people to the board. Let them know that it can be a great resource for spots, weather, and riding tips. Not everyone will remember the site from just being told, but a card would help, and I imagine anyone just starting out will want as much info as they can get. 
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06-26-2009, 12:28 AM
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Should make the stay out of swim zones more pronounced on that sign considering that is the main concern with johnny law. Do this and I've got 20 on sunset and if we can get one on honeymoon Ill match that! Approval for a sign shouldn't be to hard it's for public safety can't see them complaining. Kiteboarding is not a crime!
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06-26-2009, 07:53 AM
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 So what about a sign like this. I pulled this from a vid from a kitesurfing location. I mean if we have to have a sign with 10+ ways asking us how to behave, why not 1 simple sign for non-kiters? "The Cooler"
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06-26-2009, 09:45 AM
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I feel like I am on a merry go round and I can't get off.
Gotta agree with Scott 1000% (unimog bob) #1 issue in kiteboarding is poor examples set by veteran riders (I too have been guilty from time to time) Forums, signs, self-policing all can have a positive impact, but none will have more impact than the good and bad riding habits that veterans display at their local spots. On another note I have seen self-policing be effective, however, it can all get thrown out the window if riders that know better don't police themselves. It's human nature to learn the hard way. That will always be the battle IMO. I ride Sunset and I hope that this will be a wakeup to us all that ride there to step up and lead by example. Mistakes get made, but if we choose not to learn from them, then we have no one to blame but ourselves for losing this jewel of a spot. I think the essence of what Scott is saying is make the signs if it makes you feel better, but you better be ready to back it up. Be careful what you wish for.
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06-27-2009, 05:45 AM
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Can the local shops help us out by sharing this info with the students in their "intro to kiteboarding" classes? Steve-O?
When I was in Wrightsville Beach and asked the local shop about riding locations (there were only a few), the shop spent about 1/2 hour with me discussing the launch areas and what all the rules were. They made it very clear that if I broke these rules that I was risking THEIR ACCESS. Then when I hit the beach, the local riders explained these rules AGAIN (but of course I ASKED, like most experienced riders would). If we are PROACTIVE instead of REACTIVE, we hopefully shouldn't have any more problems. What if: 1. FIRST, the shops/instructors explain the rules and the REASON for these rules..... 2. PLUS we all lead by example.... 3. AND we watch out for new riders/non-locals and politely explain the local rules to them... Hopefully we shouldnt' have any more issues and can PROTECT OUR ACCESS! 
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