Liquid Force kites in Sports Chalet????

[bokdoos]

I saw something really scary the other day. I walked into a Sports Chalet (large non-specific sporting goods store) and there was a LF kite on display with a couple of boards. The sales guy didn't seem to know shit about the sport and he only suggested lessons after I pushed him on the issue. I got the distinct impression that he would have just let me walk out the door with the 20m "begginers package" if I had simply pulled out my credit card. This seems like a really irresponsible decision by LF to let a major chain just unload kites to anyone who walks in the door. At least with a kite shop you can expect that the sales guy would be at least a little educated on the sport and it's safety issues.

[sidestancesports]

Isnt the internet worse? Oder online with no lessons?

Liquid Force are know in Australia for allowing any mo fo sell their shit

[bokdoos]

Thats true but it seems worse when some clueless sales guy is talking you into buying the stuff. At least many of the internet sites have disclaimers and warnings.