Originally posted by pbc
| Quote: | Originally posted by Kober
I am keep trying bring some females to the sport .... They all love trainer kite ..... When trying bigger kite all get scared .... and quit .....
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I feel like there are only two real obstacles to women in kiting. One is the existing gender bias. As a "guys club" it might seem inaccessible.
There's not a lot of community for the ladies.
The second issue is risk aversion. I've read plenty of studies that say women are more risk averse then men. So your average woman is going to be
less likely to continue with the sport once they understand the risks.
On the flip side, all of kiting is more cerebral than athletic. No one needs big muscles to do this sport. All you need is a willingness to use your
mind. It's the mental skills and experience that allow the experienced flier to assess the conditions, pick the right gear, use it wisely and walk
away from the session fulfilled.
I think we should convey to the more cautious crowd the message that you can choose the kind of kiter you want to be. You can be more conservative
and still have a lot of fun.
Philip |
:sniff:
), the season doesn't end when too many skiers are out golfing or spending $$ on other activities.
I guess they have more important things to do when they are not flying