Economic slump. "Ah man .."

Your first thought on this topic on kitesurfpro could only be like this: “Oh man, the wind will blow in the coming days and I will drive to the sea for a few euros. Besides, I have a normal job and I don't spend more than I pay in. Enjoy the ride, rock hard! ”

If I'm right, you should stick to the thought! It is the result of our beautiful sport; an hour on the water puts a lot into perspective!

Yet we cannot escape the subject, the economic malaise. Tonight it was the 'Evening of the Big Money' at Nederland 2. In short.

• The Community money in Icelandic accounts and American investment banks that are bankrupt.
• Prices that have fallen considerably, so that a large part of the invested capital has evaporated.
• Assuming a growth model, investment mortgages are well behind forecasts, causing fear and panic.
• Work assignments are postponed or adjusted in the business world.
• People spend less.

All kidding aside. Tonight I needed double-sided tape from the hardware store. Normally I just go and get these things, even if I have leftovers at home somewhere. What am I doing now all of a sudden; I still go looking for my leftover tape so that I don't have to go to the hardware store. I suddenly save money! I have recognized similar behavior before this week. You too?

How about you and our sport? After all, it's not exactly cheap for many of us. Certainly not if you like to use the latest kite gear from an A-brand kite every year. How are you going to do this?

Does the idea of ​​the introduction still live with you or is it more nuanced than I imagine?