I hope to encourage some constructive feedback on helping secure safe access.
The community is caring and fun. How can we (me, you, that other guy) help share the sport while remaining safe and not put veteran riders on edge or people at risk?
I like how some organizations have tried to solve this by assigning proficiency guidelines. This is a solution that has come up in the past and withers on the vine for good reason - it takes time to develop. Plus it is riddled with red tape and detracts from some of the essence of 'freedom' the sport affords.
Recall how much there is to learn and how veteran riders of all ages make it look easy (kudos!). Maybe my school needs to offer more levels? Exams? Kite sales - new and used - need some certification??
Just throwing the topic out to help gain positive momentum. Since there are complex variables (wind, site selection, kite size, experience) a certification system seems appropriate. How people learn and to what extent it takes them to get "it" varies too.
My action plan to help this has been unveiling itself slowly. I would prefer it to go faster to aid in topics like this but resources and responsibilities slow the progress. I currently am finalizing my Level 2 Instructor certification within PASA. I view this as action in the right direction. Also, I am securing the school to be a PASA Certified School. I'm hoping the resources I'm investing in this area will help develop confident riders and a confident community.
I've always enjoyed this forum for its insightful and giving nature (most of the time
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What are your thoughts?