Kitesurfing Cyprus
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Бабалёша@babalesha
меня больше триггерит какого хрена в биг эйре они прыгают фристайл и ещё и побеждают
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2025-07-15 12:25:55
Akis Tsiaras@WAK_Akis
I witnessed “pro” riders who got on the podium for a backroll 🤷♂️😂
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2025-07-15 10:07:44
🌍Denis Udovenko@ogodenchik
In every situation like this, I always reflect on what I could have done better. For me, this is a valuable lesson — that I can’t rely on anyone but myself when it comes to safety on the water.
Next time, I’ll keep a much greater distance from these so-called “pro” riders. Some risks just aren’t worth it.
2025-07-15 11:13:07
🌍Denis Udovenko@ogodenchik
Yes, I totally agree with you — but I also think that common sense should always be applied, even in a competition setting.
In our case, it was clearly stated in the competition rules that riders were not time-limited — each had 5 attempts, and could choose when and where to jump. This means every rider had enough time to prepare each trick: to go upwind, wait for the right gust, and find a safe space between the waves.
So I honestly don’t understand the logic behind jumping straight into a crowded zone. I wasn’t alone — there were 3 or 4 other kites around me. That rider could have collided with any of us. What was the point of taking such an unnecessary risk?
I’m aware of the rule that says you can land outside the box if the takeoff was inside — but in this case, the risk just wasn’t justified. That’s the main point I want to make. I’m not blaming anyone — competition is competition — but I truly didn’t expect this kind of reckless behavior from a rider of such level.
Even the latest video shared in the group shows another example of a rider jumping into someone downwind. That doesn’t look like smart riding to me.
So again, coming back to the “5 attempts” rule — there’s no need to gamble and jump blindly. Riders have the freedom to prepare, choose the best timing, and most importantly, prioritize safety — for themselves and for everyone else on the water.
In our case, it was clearly stated in the competition rules that riders were not time-limited — each had 5 attempts, and could choose when and where to jump. This means every rider had enough time to prepare each trick: to go upwind, wait for the right gust, and find a safe space between the waves.
So I honestly don’t understand the logic behind jumping straight into a crowded zone. I wasn’t alone — there were 3 or 4 other kites around me. That rider could have collided with any of us. What was the point of taking such an unnecessary risk?
I’m aware of the rule that says you can land outside the box if the takeoff was inside — but in this case, the risk just wasn’t justified. That’s the main point I want to make. I’m not blaming anyone — competition is competition — but I truly didn’t expect this kind of reckless behavior from a rider of such level.
Even the latest video shared in the group shows another example of a rider jumping into someone downwind. That doesn’t look like smart riding to me.
So again, coming back to the “5 attempts” rule — there’s no need to gamble and jump blindly. Riders have the freedom to prepare, choose the best timing, and most importantly, prioritize safety — for themselves and for everyone else on the water.
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2025-07-15 11:42:40
Akis Tsiaras@WAK_Akis
Ps.: in Tarifa and Cape Town they have the rule that you always check behind you on the sky if someone is about to land (everyone is jumping 20+ meters) so you should give them priority to avoid crashing. It’s a rule of the spot 🤷♂️ there are videos on youtube exposing this rule and explaining why.
2025-07-15 10:13:08
Konstantin
Michael Maltsev🌍Denis Udovenko@ogodenchik
Выпадаю из строя на пару месяцев — сломал руку 🤕
Впереди реабилитация, физическая и ментальная 🛠️🧘♂️
Парень, который влетел в меня на соревнованиях, сказал, что я «камикадзе» и специально подлез под его прыжок… ну окей 😅
Спорт, говорят, закаляет 💥
Если есть возможность —
💸 буду благодарен за любую копеечку на восстановление 🙏
REVOLUT
Спасибо всем за поддержку и тепло 🤍
Впереди реабилитация, физическая и ментальная 🛠️🧘♂️
Парень, который влетел в меня на соревнованиях, сказал, что я «камикадзе» и специально подлез под его прыжок… ну окей 😅
Спорт, говорят, закаляет 💥
Если есть возможность —
💸 буду благодарен за любую копеечку на восстановление 🙏
REVOLUT
Спасибо всем за поддержку и тепло 🤍
2025-07-14 21:32:24