Episode 4: The Future of Sport Kite Competition?

Welcome everyone to the fourth episode of the Sport Kite Podcast where we will be talking about any and all things sport kite related. Over the next episodes we hope to talk about everything from how to set up your first sport kite, to more advanced stuff like how to tweak your trick flying, and kind of a little bit of everything in between. I am your host, Nic O’Neill, founder of sportkite.org, and I wanted to thank you for tuning in and listening.     This is the last part of our initial four part conversation talking about sport kite flying and progression, and in this one Paul de Bakker, Hunter Brown, John McCracken, Devin Cobleigh Morrison and Zach Gordon delve into imagining what a new sport kite competition would look like. Devin kicks it off with some insight into perhaps why sport kite competition has declined in popularity over the last decade. Zach breaks down what would make or break competition regarding spectators. Hunter, as the guy who never competed, suggests real time scoring and drama are critical. Paul adds some historical perspective from Tricks Party style format.  I then chime in with some of my experience training for an ultra trail race. John then guides the conversation into some of the infrastructure changes he sees are needed. Ultimately, we all agree that the future ahead may come from events like a Sport Kite Camp. Free form, free flowing, exchanging of thoughts. Don’t forget to find sportkite.org on Facebook and give it a like and follow, and check out the website sportkite.org and watch this resource grow! If you have any questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you, you can reach us at [email protected] or drop us a line on  Facebook. By the way, if you like what you have heard here and would like to see it continue, consider becoming a supporter. Go to buymeacoffee.com/sportkite. Thank you for listening….  Till next time!