You get remarkably few chances to make a good first impression, let's hope that they can get it together for the next event.
Surely it's not beyond the imagination of those with such great 'vision' to foresee these simple eventualities.
One design is the universal standard for all sailing classes in the Olympics.MKM wrote:PD,
I am not a fan of "one design" in kite racing however. I simply like the idea of a box rule and limiting the kind of kites that may be able to compete in the future. Ie. no board longer than 6 ft., no kite larger than 18 meters, fins larger than 15 inches, etc. I'm sure that the numbers will start to normalize as we go along.
K M
This is utter bull shit when it comes to kitesurfing.Me3 wrote:One design is the universal standard for all sailing classes in the Olympics.MKM wrote:PD,
I am not a fan of "one design" in kite racing however. I simply like the idea of a box rule and limiting the kind of kites that may be able to compete in the future. Ie. no board longer than 6 ft., no kite larger than 18 meters, fins larger than 15 inches, etc. I'm sure that the numbers will start to normalize as we go along.
K M
The Olympics are a test of athlete against athlete, not manufacturer or designer against their counterparts.
One design, is the logical, obvious and standard sailing formula.
Too late for that. Kitesurfing is now a sailing class. I was cracking up when looking at the results where the kite-sailor had to state which Yacht Club he belongs to. Time to get your slip in the harbour.FredBGG wrote:
This is utter bull shit when it comes to kitesurfing.
The size and weight of the rider influences the overall preformance way to much.
Also limiting the equipment would stiffle development.
Already most the so called "industry" has become a bunch of clone companies basicly making the same stuff. The biggest difference is who can make the ugliest graphics.
Limiting board and kite size is stupid.
You can't compare kitesurfing to sailing. For most sailboats the atheletes weight will not make a significant difference.
Sorry Fred but you are utterly, totally and completely wrong on all counts.FredBGG wrote: This is utter bull shit when it comes to kitesurfing.
The size and weight of the rider influences the overall preformance way to much.
Also limiting the equipment would stiffle development.
Already most the so called "industry" has become a bunch of clone companies basicly making the same stuff. The biggest difference is who can make the ugliest graphics.
Limiting board and kite size is stupid.
You can't compare kitesurfing to sailing. For most sailboats the atheletes weight will not make a significant difference.