The world must be a real disappointment for you

Great wisdom. You should practice it and be courteous to those who have kindly offered their opinions albeit different than yours.

We here at PKF afford those qualities to people we dont know...particularly to someone who may need help

Quote: Originally posted by WELDNGOD

I WILL let newbies know that a 5m ACE is a widow maker. Or any other dangerous equip or activities. That is paramount to me. I would hope as a responsible kiter and PKF member, that you would not sell an overtly dangerous item to a newbie ,just to make a buck. I don't care where it is on the forum ,if I see it I will point it out.

After 2 years I'm still a newbie. Before I became a member of PKF I bought a 5m kite. I thought whats the big deal, I'm 300 lbs and I thought i should be able to handle a kite that size. A year with my chiropractor proved me wrong. After joining PKF, I read from many of you guys that a 5m kite is way to big for a beginner and I want to thank all for your recommendations in making this sport as safe as possible.
I for one do not have a problem with someone NOT recommending a sale for safety reasons or lack of skills

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS.

We all accept that safety is paramount with in our sport, in the air, on the ground, and even in the for sale area here on PKF.

That being said, maybe we need to institute a "SKILL-O-METER".

A rating system starting at 0 (zero) for newbeez and peaking at ten (10) for pro/team rider/dealers.
This can be a self imposed assessment of ones level of one's perceived skills, talent and ability with a power kite.

By placing your presumed skill number by your username, others can question your writings and statements of your posts here for credibility and believability.

The only way that your "SKILL-O-METER" number could change is if you are observed operating a power kite in an un-safe and or dangerous manor and beyond your skill level as posted.

In the rare air of "10" would be members like Beamer Bob, Big Kid, Dino, Big Mike, C. Jensen and a few others. Please don't over rate yourself or let your ego get in the way.

So.... what's your "SKILL-O-METER" number?

I think I plateaued at about 1 but am getting older now. :Ange09::embarrased::Ange09:

Oh wait ..... Beamer Bob, Dino and BigKid are 10's
Maybe I peaked at a 2 after all! :moon: