Kiting Comox - Goose spit

GregK · Post by **GregK** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:15 pm

Anyone recognize this kiter ?

He was riding today at Goose spit in Comox.

Would like to get in touch with this fellow. Anyone that knows who he is, or where he is from, please post that information here or PM me.

Thanks !!

BigDog21 · Post by **BigDog21** » Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:38 pm

Why do you want to know?

Bigdog21

juandesooka · Post by **juandesooka** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:51 am

comox fb page reports he flew his kite under the power lines, crossing the road. Big no-no there, in preserving access (not to mention the danger to the kiter ....ZZZZAAAAPPPPP

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F0ggy · Post by **F0ggy** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:52 am

Typically if there is an issue within a community its appreciated when that person is contacted directly, maybe even in person! Somewhat unprofessional if you do claim to be "maintaining a local kite spot"

I'll copy the same reply...

"I'm sorry to have caused such an upset, didn't realize it was a main concern. I would not have done it if I didn't feel it was safe for me and the local crew, had very stable wind and plenty of clearance. I completely understand local access issues and apologize for putting the crew at risk. Won't happen again. Thanks for maintaining such an amazing SE spot."

GregK · Post by **GregK** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:24 am

OK, everyone calm down.

Denham gave me a call this morning to talk it over. He is a clearly a stand-up guy, a responsible and respectful kiter. He wasn't fully aware of the tenuous nature of kiting access at the spit, and just made a small error.

So forgive ( who hasn't made a mistake - we ALL do ) and move on - great opportunity to remind everyone of what to do to preserve kiting access at Goose spit.

If you are kiting in the Goose lagoon and want to hit the outside, land your kite, wind your lines, and ask around for someone to launch you out in front of the cadet base. Locals or regulars not scrambling to rig and get out are always happy to lend a hand.

More information can be had at the BWD wiki for Goose Spit - http://www.bigwavedave.ca/wiki/index.php/Comox_Spit - will have to add a note there about making the transition from lagoon to outside.

nanmoo · Post by **nanmoo** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:47 am

Holy crap, clearance or not isn't that crazy sketchy to do? I mean a little gust here, or you trip on a rock and yank your bar there... and ZAP! That guy has balls of steel.

TheLaw · Post by **TheLaw** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:59 am

Maybe they are balls of rubber so he is not worried about being electrocuted.

GWIND · Post by **GWIND** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:31 pm

I do likes his colours though.
What did Scrooge say, One less.....something or other.

Atomic-Chomik · Post by **Atomic-Chomik** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:32 pm

Get him... I mean good one lol.
Ya, Ive certainly made a couple questionable decisions in my time. Now i know for when I end up there too!

juandesooka · Post by **juandesooka** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:16 pm

Atomic-Chomik wrote:Get him... I mean good one lol.
Ya, Ive certainly made a couple questionable decisions in my time. Now i know for when I end up there too!

Just a couple? I might call it at least a few.

Atomic-Chomik · Post by **Atomic-Chomik** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:05 pm

Ok Juan, many lol.
Btw, you were there for a couple.

JL · Post by JL » Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:45 pm

You handled that well GregK.

& Denham

Here is to a great Fall season

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