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Taper123 - 22-9-2010 at 07:40 PM

I went to SLP today. These signs are all over the entrances now.

[img]http://www.powerkiteforum.com/gallery_image.php?action=view&iid=537#pictop[/img]

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/gallery_image.php?action=view&...

I made half dozen trips to the water tower and back in the buggy. One pass had a lady and a police officer watching me from one of the walkways. I waved and they waved back... other than that the beach was deserted. But the signs are an issue we need to think about...

BeamerBob - 22-9-2010 at 08:02 PM

That stuff seems like reasonable things to not have on a beach and doesn't seem to affect kiting except for the last item that leaves things up to the interpretation of enforcement.

Taper123 - 22-9-2010 at 08:11 PM

Except the part about camping. We always camp there.

indigo_wolf - 22-9-2010 at 08:38 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
That stuff seems like reasonable things to not have on a beach and doesn't seem to affect kiting except for the last item that leaves things up to the interpretation of enforcement.

In a perfect world, formalized certification would remove that ambiguity and latitude for interpretation from those in charge of enforcing locale guidelines.

Requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 IKO Certifications for Power Kiting:

Level 1 (Flying with a bar)

Set-up – rigging and ground handling skills
Pre-flight checks of equipment
Safety checks of kite and equipment before flying

Personal and safety equipment required for power kiting – including emergency equipment for specific locations

Launching and landing, with an assistant or independently
Use of kite leash and safety systems
Piloting in the wind window and power zone. Understanding key areas and safety
Simulate change of direction using a top turn
Untwisting lines while kite is flying

Landing the kite alone
Safety pack down

Walk across the wind with the kite to simulate traction

Level 2 (Flying with handles)

Basic understanding of weather and wind
Understanding of the dangers of wind effects

Incident simulation – control kite and leashing out when you have fallen over

Basic location and conditions assessment before you fly

Without being able to distinguish between the trained and the untrained, Beach and Public Land Patrols have to enforce for the lowest common denominator.

ATB,
Sam

Houston AirHead - 22-9-2010 at 09:17 PM

I'm concerned with the reckless behavior clause. Gives patrol allot of discretion with policing

centex_buggier - 22-9-2010 at 09:21 PM

Wow, no camping. The beginning of the end?
Camping out on the beach was a big part each event.
We might have to have Dead Bird at East Beach again.

dylanj423 - 22-9-2010 at 09:39 PM

i bet some jerk in a dirtbike or atv hurt himself or somebody else.... dangit

WIllardTheGrey - 23-9-2010 at 12:27 AM

Fixed your pic. :thumbup:

Quote:

Originally posted by Taper123
I went to SLP today. These signs are all over the entrances now.

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/gallery_image.php?action=view&...

I made half dozen trips to the water tower and back in the buggy. One pass had a lady and a police officer watching me from one of the walkways. I waved and they waved back... other than that the beach was deserted. But the signs are an issue we need to think about...

kitemaker4 - 23-9-2010 at 05:46 AM

In the past one way we got around no camping on the beach is that we were told be local police was we could fish all night. Years ago we use to have fishing poles around camp. It was never a problem.

Susan (npw goddess)

Taper123 - 23-9-2010 at 06:51 AM

The four-wheelers had gotten so bad they were like flys. The way the sign is refers mainly to the "Private Property". There are also private property signs mounted everywhere the idiot four wheelers had made roads in the dunes.

The condo complex has for years had a map of the area, with all the area you have to pass through marked as a "wildlife preserve". Eventually the condo people will have small parking lot areas made and only way to access the beach will be the walkovers. Makes for a better buggy surface, but tough to haul a lot of gear when camping.

dylanj423 - 23-9-2010 at 12:23 PM

a short jaunt north and the beach is a little friendlier for access... the camping may be an issue.... there is always bolivar if it gets really bad, it wont be too crowded in november