Olympic sailing class considerations
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Maybe this aside is closer to the truth than intended: "Hell while we are at it lets chuck some inflatables in the the way and make it a boarder cross!"
Because let's be honest ... that would make for great TV. And it would be pretty fun to do too, despite being less "pure" in a racing sense ... maybe more X-Games style than Olympics.
I think kiting's inclusion in the olympics is less about the pinnacle of athleticism and more about bringing in the sexy beast. Is beach volleyball really a discipline separate from regular volleyball? Or is it more about having good looking people get sweaty and sandy in skimpy outfits?
Olympics want sizzle ... and kiting will bring more thrills and spills than one-design windsurfing (yawn). But it might not be about the racing as much as the circus sideshow aspect?
Hate to say it, but there it is. And in looking at the positives, it'll still be fun to compete in and fun to watch.
Because let's be honest ... that would make for great TV. And it would be pretty fun to do too, despite being less "pure" in a racing sense ... maybe more X-Games style than Olympics.
I think kiting's inclusion in the olympics is less about the pinnacle of athleticism and more about bringing in the sexy beast. Is beach volleyball really a discipline separate from regular volleyball? Or is it more about having good looking people get sweaty and sandy in skimpy outfits?
Olympics want sizzle ... and kiting will bring more thrills and spills than one-design windsurfing (yawn). But it might not be about the racing as much as the circus sideshow aspect?
Hate to say it, but there it is. And in looking at the positives, it'll still be fun to compete in and fun to watch.
I hear you. Those kiters are damn sexy. I don't blame the IOC or TV folks...juandesooka wrote: I think kiting's inclusion in the olympics is less about the pinnacle of athleticism and more about bringing in the sexy beast. Is beach volleyball really a discipline separate from regular volleyball? Or is it more about having good looking people get sweaty and sandy in skimpy outfits?
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Sorry about drifting this thread. Here is the latest from the I.K.A. : http://www.internationalkiteboarding.or ... Itemid=266 ... How about ?: https://vimeo.com/17754852
Thermals are good.
I believe this link is the latest IKA update: http://www.internationalkiteboarding.or ... Itemid=102. It looks like ISAF and IKA are “sharing the sheets” regarding equipment. The gloves are off for equipment design (with some minor restrictions). I welcome this as far reaching. These changes have been put in place very recently and indicate a significant move forward for ISAF accepting Kiting as the latest Olympic addition. No problem as long as Kiting survives this honeymoon period.
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