xxxBUGGYPILOTXXX - 4-4-2014 at 12:10 PM
Broken bones already 
Not exactly an epic start on a safety track record for this event:puzzled:
I think I know the problem though---
Not enough didgeridoos
www.betterfly.com/didgesidoo
Suds after thuds - 4-4-2014 at 02:59 PM
I got hit in the toe with a ping pong paddle at work today. A the little girl threw it high in the air and gave me a nice blue nail to not think
about.
We're never equipped with didgeridoos, thanks for clearing up my safety problem
BeamerBob - 6-4-2014 at 11:39 AM
A local got pulled out of his buggy in a gust while he was making a turn while riding the day before the event started. He turned the kite loose but
it already had him moving. His name is Ken Gustin. His shoulder will require surgery to put everything together right, but the Dr. expects recovery
to be weeks instead of months.
Regarding safety and a reflection on the event, I'm not sure how the event could've changed the outcome of this accident. Technically, the event
didn't start till the next day and Ivanpah is where Ken rides every time since it's his home turf. He was wearing his safety equipment and yet the
situation got the best of him. Everyone has to make up their own minds about equipment choices, and evaluating conditions when deciding about going
out.
kitemaker4 - 6-4-2014 at 12:03 PM
Thanks Bobby for your post. That clears things up.
Susan (npw goddess)
Bladerunner - 6-4-2014 at 01:06 PM
AHA,
This finally makes more sense.
I heard about a " LOCAL " getting injured PRE-event . I was there. It was a typical Ivanpah day with kite on the ground and then yanking your arms off
all in the same minute. + Dust Devils !!! Scary stuff after missing a year! Not your typical day at the beach !
Careful judging things from a distance ! From here it looks more to me like that is a bong not a didgeridoo you are blowing smoke from !
I honestly thought this was going to be a rant about IBB and NAPKA going overboard on the safety thing . I don't think you can ever stress safety
enough but it was discussed , believe me ! It had to be that way with IBB and NAPKA both combining for their 1st event with sanctioned races and
clinics. Knowing we had Sean and a few others there , the safety talk on introduction + before races and all the proper equipment was very pleasing to
see !
I knew that those willing to stick their heads out to make this event go off safely would be subject to all sorts of negativity like this. That is why
I chose to duck my head and allow Big Kid to take on folks like you on. The event is over and coming home to read your digeri doo doo really tells me
I made the right choice ! + puts a sour spot on my morning.
I want to thank Jeff for having the HOOJ BALLS it took to put himself in such a spot ! + all those who worked so hard to make it happen and find a way
to all work together. I would have been walked all over by people on all sides. NONE of you deserve anything but praise for making this the Best IBB
ever ! The 1st time always is ! You guys worked through some very tough times and a lot of negativity. Yet you managed to keep the event the MOST
INCLUSIVE event I have ever attended at Ivanpah ! I think if I didn't say hello to every single person this year it is
because they said hello to me 1st! Of course I only remember your online names .
Keep it safe and KEEP IT REAL ! 