RPM said..
Distance between kiters has played a big part of this total shamozzle.
People should stay away from learners as they are unpredictable and will drop a kite without warning. Especially when they hit Mach 3 flatboarding in a straight line and don't know how to stop by edging.
Next time stand up for yourself and grow a set.. Don't be intimidated.. If he punches you, report it to the police after taking his rego down.
Alternatively back yourself and get in early with a straight jab if you think he's looking for action. Or another option if things are going pear shaped is to pick up your board and shove the end of it in his face and scream 'BANZAI' at the top of your lungs. This will show him who's boss and snap him out of his attitude.
Hope you learned a lesson from this and don't let it put you off kiting.
Had to requote this for hilariousness. You crack me up mate.
I had a beginner (who I always stay well clear of) run straight into my lines on my way to shore. I pulled my safety instantly and told him to instantly do so too as he was getting tangled in my lines. He was too much a beginner to do that and was lucky not to get into more trouble.
I gave him a piece of my mind afterwards and checked my lines for any damage. Luckily they weren't but if they had I would have most certainly asked him to replace the lines.
