New to Bayareakiteboarding.com
Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 5:26 pm
Hello all,
Just wanted to make a quick introduction, since I'm sure I'll be running into some of you on the beach. I'm new to kiteboarding, have taken lessons and I'm just trying to soak in as much as I can. I'll mostly be kiting at Alameda for the time being, so if you see a tall, thin guy with a Neon Green Naish Park feel free to come say hi.
I'm already having a lot of fun with the sport, although it can be a bit intimidating. I was at Alameda yesterday and witnessed some really questionable piloting. It was very crowded and there were some close calls at the main launch by the shack.
That said, my #1 goal as I progress is safety for myself and everyone else around. I'll probably be asking for help a lot and annoying the heck out of everyone, but I figure that's better than the alternative. :)
Also wanted to say a quick thank you to a guy who helped me out at Alameda yesterday. Didn't catch your name, but you loaned me a screwdriver to fix a loose binding and gave me a relaunch. You're on a Naish 5 line (Torch I think?) and you lost your keys yesterday. (Hope you found those, by the way).
Anyways, thanks for going out of your way to help a beginner, especially when you were trying to leave and find your keys! People like you make me feel A LOT safer out there.
Cheers guys & gals and look forward to seeing you out there!
Charlie
Just wanted to make a quick introduction, since I'm sure I'll be running into some of you on the beach. I'm new to kiteboarding, have taken lessons and I'm just trying to soak in as much as I can. I'll mostly be kiting at Alameda for the time being, so if you see a tall, thin guy with a Neon Green Naish Park feel free to come say hi.
I'm already having a lot of fun with the sport, although it can be a bit intimidating. I was at Alameda yesterday and witnessed some really questionable piloting. It was very crowded and there were some close calls at the main launch by the shack.
That said, my #1 goal as I progress is safety for myself and everyone else around. I'll probably be asking for help a lot and annoying the heck out of everyone, but I figure that's better than the alternative. :)
Also wanted to say a quick thank you to a guy who helped me out at Alameda yesterday. Didn't catch your name, but you loaned me a screwdriver to fix a loose binding and gave me a relaunch. You're on a Naish 5 line (Torch I think?) and you lost your keys yesterday. (Hope you found those, by the way).
Anyways, thanks for going out of your way to help a beginner, especially when you were trying to leave and find your keys! People like you make me feel A LOT safer out there.
Cheers guys & gals and look forward to seeing you out there!
Charlie