Would this be better in each states area ? or at least separated?

Top idea, I just wonder about what would happen if this info fell into the wrong hands.

when ?
where ?
leaving cars full of extra kites ????

I'm all for it but I think we need to be careful.

And that's my 2 cents worth. no change.

Craig

PS cant help my self but maybe a jet ski following the last kiter would be a great safety idea.......

The idea has a few different variations. When someone gets a chance to write some code, there are ways of setting it up so that anyone who expresses interest in a downwinder gets put in contact with other people who can/are doing the same or a compatible downwinder, without everyone else who cares to login knowing too much detail.

Until someone gets a chance to write said code, we thought we'd run it as a forum and see how much interest it gets. If it's super popular then the code writing might move up the priority list a bit.

If you're concerned about security for now, just pm people who have said they want to do one.

laurie said...

p.s. If you've got a better name than "Downwinder organiser", I'm all ears!

lol. ^^^
How about the Disorganisation Forum ?
For those kiters who like to be confused and placed in disarray.
haha
...Another stupid geek idea that will last about one month, tops.

Seriously Laurie,
have you really thought this idea thru ?
This proposed downwinder dating service has a lifespan of about one month left...
because then the season will change to autumn,
and that means the seabreezes will back off and so will downwinders.
You're going to end up with a forum section that is dead for most of the year...
a bit like that WAKSA forum.
lol.

i think its a good idea, every time i head somewere i try to include others as to exspand there kiting portfolio, & its more fun & safer to kite in groups.as was craigs thinking with a tailend charley jet ski. we often have empty cars & 4wd`s when heading to spots so this will make us plan kiting days better,
cheers
top idea,
daz

The Guys I usually go with could not make it for a DW last weekend, so I took a gamble and did a downwinder by myself from Citi beach to Brighton.

Got to Brighton and I had missed the first fleet of guys and I was not going to hang around for the next fleet as I had other commitments so I started my 5km barefoot walk (I've done it before a couple of season ago, twice actually)- luckily a fellow kiter spotted me halfway back to Citi beach and picked me up - thanks Steve.

So I think this thread is great especially if my normal crew can't make it.

These other guys that bag this idea have forgotten what it was like when starting out kitesurfing - they like bitter old men!

Cheers
Rich

richswing said...



These other guys that bag this idea have forgotten what it was like when starting out kitesurfing - they like bitter old men!

Cheers
Rich

Nah, I have heaps of numbers in my phone, always someone keen. plus we have a locals kiter website to arrange these things. don't need to broadcast it like in the past, there was a time safety Bay was a quet place until everyone started typing about it. Why would we anyone want to go down that same track.

Last resort I have a Mrs that isn't a bitch, she doesn't mind helping me out if I need her, fortunately I've never had to resort to it.

"Bitter old man" maybe, but not tomorrow, will be more like happy middle age man

poor relative said...

Nice idea i think

With breaks getting more n more crowded day by day in the metro downwinders are in part a solution. Spreading the crowd etc

Edit: There are no secret spots in the Metro anymore that includes Avalon

Shut up U[}:)] Wheres this Avalon you speak of

Got a new name already .. "The Hookup" .. would be great to see if it gets used for organising road trips as well .. I know some of the shops organise social trips for newbs, and it would be great to see them get involved.

One of the best parts of kiting are road trips all over Australia. What better reason to travel this brilliant country than to kite new spots with no crowds.

Hoping it will help out crew who want/need a lift to events, such as the Nationals, Kitestock, Mambo, Coconet etc..

Last years Kitestock I gave a lift to crew I didn't know, had a great laugh, and still in contact with them today.

Enjoy!

Juddy has a pretty good point. instead of waisting your energy whining like little b@#$%&s get off your ass and go for a kite.

laurie said...

Got a new name already .. "The Hookup" .. would be great to see if it gets used for organising road trips as well .. I know some of the shops organise social trips for newbs, and it would be great to see them get involved.

One of the best parts of kiting are road trips all over Australia. What better reason to travel this brilliant country than to kite new spots with no crowds.

Hoping it will help out crew who want/need a lift to events, such as the Nationals, Kitestock, Mambo, Coconet etc..

Last years Kitestock I gave a lift to crew I didn't know, had a great laugh, and still in contact with them today.

Enjoy!

This on the other hand makes more sense Lozz. It has multi uses for the catagory, instead of just downwinders to help out the DUI offenders.

This idea may have some merit.