John Barresi Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Beginning Ballet - by Bert Tanaka http://www.kitelife.com/archives/MAY98/begball.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Beginning Ballet - by Bert Tanakahttp://www.kitelife.com/archives/MAY98/begball.htm That was a great article. I've never competed before and the whole concept is a bit scary. Know the rules is obviously important, but knowing what to do 6 months before your first try is really helpful. Great stuff. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted August 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Remember, when all else fails Dave, have fun... That may sound cliche, but it's not. We already have enough stress in our lives so at the times I've found myself getting to nervous and/or sloppy, I've gotten into the habit of reminding myself to be relaxed, to trust in the skills I've gained so far... On top of that, you can probably take comfort in the fact "this won't be the last competition", and you'll be able to take your experiences into the next event or category. If you did indeed have a good time, then you're sure to come back for more. Also something that really helped me, talk to the chief judge, or other respected judges on each panel that judged your individual events (ballet, precision, etc)... They'll generally be happy to provide constructive feedback... It's up to you to ask in such a way that they don't feel put on the spot, and that you simply absorb the information given to you without being offended. I've found a lot of personal growth in sport kite competition, to me it's an honorable, clean and creative sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DWayne Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Great article. I never thought I'd be interested in more than just flying in the park. But after reading this article my kite flying has taken a new direction. I'm going to have a go at a few BASKL events this coming year. Thanks for the inspiration. Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Glad to hear it, they are good folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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