was surprised by not seeing any foils in the list....
http://www.internationalkiteboarding.or ... 0kites.pdf
any insight?
Wouldn't want anyone to have an unfair advantageTiago1973 wrote:was surprised by not seeing any foils in the list....
http://www.internationalkiteboarding.or ... 0kites.pdf
any insight?
Gebi wrote:No limit on kite size, not an issue. Foil kiteboards are different class.
Yeah, you'll have lots of money changing hands as I'm sure any manufacturer would fight hard to be the chosen kite in a closed race. Think of the Sales that would result. Every racer wannabe would by buying that brand of gear. I'd rather see the contestants pick their own gear. Everyone will choose the best gear for their weight and style. That choice is part of the skill.Legless wrote:Snowboarding isn't One Design, plenty of Olympic events aren't but you are right that in the past sailing events have been. Lets hope they let the kiters stick with the box rule, will be so much better for the riders, manufacturers and the sport in general in my honest opinion. With the Box rule we are all riding very similar equipment now, and the racing is much closer. No need to stifle the development and damage the sport...
This first event will be a stepping stone. We get this in for one olympics, and then the following year maybe we see a kitercross event or some freestyle competitions. Snowboarding freestyle is one of the most watched and hyped events in the winter olympics and I'm sure they'd love that kind of draw for the summer olympics. I mean, the biggest draw currently is swimming, and in the grand scheme...it's kind of boring. But the commentators work really hard to make it interesting!The Captain wrote:I know this is a trial for the Olympics, but both "open" races with any gear, and "closed" races with specified gear is the way to go in the long run. The open classes really can push innovation in board and kite design. The closed discipline allows for true head to head racing, and there is a place for both. Throw in some judged events, because figure skating, snowboarding, freestyle skiing and gymnastics qualify, why not AirStyle? (throwing you a bone there Toby).
I'd watch both.
Gebi wrote:Brothers of the wind,
It was our plan from the start, to get Kiting into the Olympics through kite racing (our only path) and to then fight to get more medals for freestyle/airstyle in the Olympic Games.
IOC (international Olympic Committee) and ISAF especially are stoked to welcome kiting to the Summer Olympic Games and the kite race discipline, which will be a mix of course racing, some elements of slalom and some mandatory high speed jumps on the course, will show off the power, speed and skill of the riders and this amazing wind powered sport.
The Olympic final will be a 4 person short track race, with reaching starts, lots of possibilities for passing at the marks and a high speed jump on the way to the finish. 3 guys will win medals and the 4th will be the most famous 4th place kiter in the world! We already tested the forma and it looked awesome!!...