ACADEMY APP: INTRODUCING SPOTS
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Duotone has just released the app we’ve all been waiting for, SPOTS, making discovering new kite spots and finding kite buddies easier than ever. Having someone to give you the local scoop or even come with you can improve your experience – and with SPOT, this is only a couple of clicks away!
With SPOTS, you can now check in at a new kite spot and share your location with riders around you. Or search the map to see who’s riding where in the world in real-time. The Direct Message feature lets you send other riders private messages and helps you contact users who have marked the spot as their HOME SPOT. Local riders will be more familiar with local rules and regulations like particular kite zones or where to launch and land your kite. Or are there any obstacles to watch out for, like some hidden rocks lurking in the water, or does the wind get fluky most days at a particular time, etc.? Or simply message riders close to you to arrange a meet-up for a session!
All these functions that the new spot feature offers aim to help you with every step of the way for your first session at a new location. Simply log in and search for the spot you want to go kiting. The App will show you the precise location with the option to save it for the future and/or be navigated to it via Google Maps. Additionally, to get a clearer picture of what the spot looks like, you can go through content (photos and videos) that other App users have posted on THE STAGE.
Thanks to the new SPOT feature, users can now tag locations when uploading content.
Sounds too good to be true? Check out the Academy App for the new feature, and train with your new buddies today!
Download the app for iOS and Android now!
