Paul1 said...djdojo said...Paul1 said...kyteryder said...Fantastic, make sure i dont visit nobby's when there is no wind. Nothing like listening to the drone of a jetski, ripping apart another beach, in the middle of summer. - Ban them all i reckon.
Flame Away
KR
Yeah!!! Especially those ones that save peoples lives everyday!! Maybe you should simply go to a beach where there are no ski's or just stick to hanging around the public toilets. Maybe give up wakeboarding too or do you own a silent boat.
Um, I don't know anyone whose life was saved by a jetski. I know lots of people whose day at the beach was ruined by one. This is not to say there aren't considerate and useful users, just that the vast majority are so obnoxious that I'd be happy to see them all disappear tomorrow.
Not every kiter is a bogan, but as soon as you grab that tow rope or flick that throttle you certainly jump up a step in selfishness, resource intensiveness, and the loathing of other beach users.
You seriously don't think anyones life was saved by a jetski??? I thought you were supposed to be one of the more intelligent forum users??? Jetskis are used worlwide in surf locations to save peoples lives, including many lives saved here on the Goldy. The guys in places like Hawaii that save peoples lives in huge surf have balls of steel, putting their own lives on the line everyday to save others.
Yes there are idiots that own ski's, kites, boats, cars e.t.c. but fortunately where I live skis are not allowed anywhere near shore at most beaches.
Interesting subject this,....
I'm sure if I went to a gazetted waterski or freestyle jetski area and started paddling around on my surfboard or swimming or trying to kite, I'd soon get told to "F*ck the hell off" yet beach goers are expected to put up with jetskiiers, and nobs towing boogie boards into beach breaks (yes I've seen it happen) !!
IMHO jet ski's have two useful purposes, lifesaving, and tow surfing at appropriate surf breaks - ie. offshore breaks that paddle surfers don't go out too - and NOT beach breaks where there are swimmers and other surfers out.
We're pretty lucky in W.A. in that there are designated water ski and jetski areas, and have plenty of surf breaks where the tow in guys can have fun without jeopardising the saftey of the general surfing and bathing community.
I personally don't like freestyling jet skiers, but am happy for them to do their thing, as long as they stick to the rules and keep away from other water users
- live and let live
Once you have a good anchor, water, and wettys e.t.c. in the compartments on a ski, you won't have much room for kite kit.
