Heh, ya a PM might have been wiser, and avoided this pretty predictable backlash!
HD - I know they need his specific details... that's why I'm saying it could have helped similar people to look for kites if they were after one too.... often folks just read the forums without registering or posting... but they need info too.
I'm also a similar weight, so would be interested in those recommended....
I'm not diggin at CGK for trying to pick off a customer... I for one believe he wants just to give helpful and useful advice. Although I am diggin at the idea of giving that advice privately over the phone, when a whole collection of kiters could have gleaned wisdom from the same advice.
...call me old fashioned, but isn't that what the Internet is all about - shared information? If not, my 15 years online have been in vain!!!! This is a COMMUNITY, so share what you know!!!
I'd love to know what the end result is - and what kites were recommended. It all adds to my knowledge.... which then helps me to help other people who aren't online, or on the forums.
And by the way, I'd never have a go at someone for trying to do business. That's what makes the world go round.
In an ideal world:
Kite shop sells more kites = Kite shop orders more kites = Manufacturer makes more kites = Costs of production come down = More Research into new kites & Cheaper kites for all!!!