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Definitely. I think there's an expectation as well that the equipment will increase in performance so that by then, top racers will be able to handle low wind better... Isn't that why we're going 'box rule' and not 'one design'?ronnie wrote:They could be very unlucky and get very light winds. I read a report of a recent top level kite course race in The Netherlands being called off because the wind dropped below 7 knots. They may have to develop different race formats for different wind strengths.
Toby wrote:RSX is taking legal action against ISAF
we have been informed that the International RS:X Class Association Ltd is taking legal action against the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), based on the fact that ISAF has selected Kiteboarding and not Windsurfing as Olympic sailing event for the Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
We feel shocked that an international class, being bound by ISAF constitution, rules and regulations, is even considering legal action against the world governing body because of a decision that has been taken in a democratic process and in full accordance with the defined decision making processes of ISAF .
Initiating legal action in the middle of the Olympic Games might damage not only the performance of the affected sailors but also the reputation of sailing in general.
The International Kiteboarding Association is fully aware of the ongoing discussions about Olympic Events and Equipment and is respecting ISAFs internal processes.
Toby wrote:Doing this during Olympia is not a good timing.
And doesn't kick this out windsurfing for ever?
so I wonder how Neil Pryde that owns Cabrinha actually argue that one should be in and the other one go? How should kiteboarders react to this?Jimmy Mazzanti wrote:Toby wrote:Doing this during Olympia is not a good timing.
And doesn't kick this out windsurfing for ever?
NO
We all , kite surfers , have to thank a manufacturer Monopolist and his products
After taking a legal action against ISAF ,
Neil Pryde has been rewarded with the restoration of the Olympic status
tautologies wrote:so I wonder how Neil Pryde that owns Cabrinha actually argue that one should be in and the other one go? How should kiteboarders react to this?Jimmy Mazzanti wrote:Toby wrote:Doing this during Olympia is not a good timing.
And doesn't kick this out windsurfing for ever?
NO
We all , kite surfers , have to thank a manufacturer Monopolist and his products
After taking a legal action against ISAF ,
Neil Pryde has been rewarded with the restoration of the Olympic status
I regardless of liking the olympics or not you have to agree that it seems we are getting screwed by one of owners of a kiteboarding company...
