by Get High with Mike
Behind all the smiles and waves, there's some real shit going on in the kiting world: -Shitty judging -Gear malfunctions -Winging!!! -etc. -JK, winging is cool We aren't doing ourselves any favors by sweeping it all under the rug. Let's speak and seek the truth.
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October 18, 2024
<p>Learning The Truth About Jump Height Measurement, with Herbert Vuijk - founder of The Surfr App. You can give feedback, suggest guests or suggest topics here: https://form.typeform.com/to/Harmey4E Chapters: 00:00:00 - Guest introduction</p> <p>00:01:17 - Let's get into it! What we're gonna talk about</p> <p>00:13:41 - Mike's Involvement with the Surfr App</p> <p>00:20:20 - Accuracy</p> <p>00:34:37 - Accuracy vs Consistency</p> <p>01:11:06 - How does the Surfr App work?</p> <p>01:34:35 - Artificial Intelligence</p> <p>01:46:26 - Sensor locations: Pro's and cons of each</p> <p>02:07:00 - Fairness and cheating</p> <p>02:18:25 - Ways to compete other than max height</p> <p>02:19:36 - The future of Surfr App<br /></p>
August 7, 2024
<p>I'm joined by Jason van der Spuy, one of the top big air kiters in the world. We speak frankly about; issues in big air, the latest GKA event, Jason being bitten, Jason getting 'robbed', issues with judging, and more. Use the chapters in the timeline to skip to the parts that interest you. You can give feedback, suggest guests or suggest topics here: https://form.typeform.com/to/Harmey4E </p> <p> Chapters:</p> <p><strong>(00:00) Intro</strong></p> <p><strong>(01:07) Guest Introduction</strong></p> <p><strong>(12:50) GKA Gran Canaria</strong></p> <p><strong>(25:25) Biting incident</strong></p> <p><strong>(32:40) Why we need to judge right</strong></p> <p><strong>(37:26) How Jason got robbed in France</strong></p> <p><strong>(45:09) What makes a trick ‘better’</strong></p> <p><strong>(50:27) Riding level required to judge</strong></p> <p><strong>(56:52) Can Mike judge freestyle?</strong></p> <p><strong>(58:24) What is the solution?</strong></p> <p><strong>(1:07:12) BAKL Battles vs big comps + livestreams</strong></p> <p><strong>(1:11:19) GKA Time pressure and getting flagged out</strong></p> <p><strong>(1:18:14) Issues with livestreams</strong></p> <p><strong>(1:23:23) Prize money vs cost of being a pro</strong></p> <p><strong>(1:32:47) Vision for BAKL Battles</strong></p>
July 30, 2024
<p>In the first episode of The Leading Edge Podcast, we are joined by the legendary Janek Grzegorzewski, a pioneer in the world of big air kiting. Janek updates us on his of recovery from severe injuries and his perspective on the current state of the sport.</p> <p>We dive deep into the direction big air kiteboarding is heading, critiquing the current judging systems and discussing how it might be failing the athletes. We also talk up about the safety concerns and explore the future of big air kiteboarding, discussing what changes are necessary to keep the sport both thrilling and safe.</p> <p>Don't miss this conversation with one of kiteboarding's most influential figures, as we explore what it takes to push the limits, stay at the top, and navigate the evolving landscape of big air kiting.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>(00:00) Introduction and Guest Background</strong> Welcome and introduction to Janek Grzegorzewski. Discussion about his recent activities and current status.</p> <p><strong>(00:44) Injury and Recovery Journey</strong> Details about Janek's injury, medical procedures, and the current state of his legs and ankles. Discussion on physical and mental resilience and concerns about future injuries.</p> <p><strong>(11:16) High Wind and Performance Challenges</strong> How high wind sessions and high jumps affect Janek’s performance and confidence. Ambitions regarding trick goals, specifically double loops and possibly avoiding triple loops.</p> <p><strong>(19:15) Judging in Kite Competitions</strong> Critique of the current judging system in kite competitions, the importance of height and extremity, and recommendations for improvement.</p> <p><strong>(30:41) Judging the latest Red Bull King of the Air final</strong> Review of the latest Red Bull King of the Air final, judging the tricks and performances of the riders, and discussing the challenges in judging kiteboarding competitions.</p> <p><strong>(57:31) Reimagining Judging and Controversies</strong> Ideas for reinventing the judging system, discussing controversial opinions about the judging system, and the need for honesty in the sport.</p> <p><strong>(1:21:01) Insights from Other Sports and Technology</strong> Comparing judging systems in kiteboarding with other sports, discussing the impact of technology and AI in kiteboarding, and addressing safety concerns.</p> <p><strong>(2:02:33) Future of Kiteboarding and Influences</strong> Speculation on the future of big air kiting, learning kite loops, and Janek discussing his inspirations and the impact of social media.</p> <p><strong>(2:31:19) Closing Remarks</strong> Final thoughts, thanking Janek for joining, and wrapping up the podcast.</p>
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Behind all the smiles and waves, there's some real shit going on in the kiting world: -Shitty judging -Gear malfunctions -Winging!!! -etc. -JK, winging is cool
We aren't doing ourselves any favors by sweeping it all under the rug.
Let's speak and seek the truth.
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