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Boys kiting time at Jones Beach

 
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sromano1995

Since 22 May 2013
240 Posts
Portland
Stoked



PostTue Aug 26, 14 3:34 pm    Boys kiting time at Jones Beach Reply with quote

Fun time learning to kite in the ponds at Jones Beach on Sunday.

https://vimeo.com/104456087

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rightguard

Since 22 Oct 2012
29 Posts
Maui
 



PostTue Aug 26, 14 4:08 pm     Reply with quote

Great video

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Ducati1427

Since 20 Oct 2013
6 Posts
NW Portland
Kook



PostTue Aug 26, 14 4:26 pm     Reply with quote

That's awesome! Can't wait to get my little guy out there-- only 10 or so more years Surprised

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EasyDuzzit

Since 29 Jul 2013
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PostTue Aug 26, 14 4:40 pm     Reply with quote

Thanks for the Tuesday stoke from a dad of 2 who just started kiting himself!

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D-Krep It Kiter

Since 18 Jul 2011
417 Posts

Obsessed



PostTue Aug 26, 14 4:47 pm     Reply with quote

Nice video! Good to see the kids finally getting the stoke! Thumb's Up Thumb's Up

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Justsmile

Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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PostTue Aug 26, 14 7:21 pm     Reply with quote

Super fun video. Looked like a great time!!!
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mcfly777

Since 10 Mar 2014
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PostThu Aug 28, 14 1:36 pm     Reply with quote

Great video ! About teaching kids to kite, at what age do you think it's reasonable to give it a go ? My son is now 8 and may get interested in being awesome like his dad Smile

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Bettyboarder

Since 18 Mar 2005
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PDX/ White Salmon
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PostFri Aug 29, 14 10:17 am     Reply with quote

Thats so awesome cant wait till my kiddos are old enough to teach them.

Jones is such an awesome spot too

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sromano1995

Since 22 May 2013
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Portland
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PostSat Aug 30, 14 8:49 am     Reply with quote

Thanks guys! It was definitely very rewarding to see my kids pick up the bug this summer.

mcfly777, my younger son is 9 years old and I would say it's borderline too young for him to kite but I think it has more to do with size and confidence the water. Size matters for being able to properly reach the bar and extend arms to depower (even though it's always possible to trim) and for body dragging. With the lifejacket and smaller kite, a shorter body will make it difficult to body drag upwind and recover a board. Confidence in the water and strong swimming ability is a total must. In addition, I would also say that snowboarding comes as a huge advantage and translate very well into kiteboarding. My sons have no hesitation transitioning from heelside to toeside even though they barely started kiting but I think it all comes from linking turns on the mountains.

Finally, the saying: "you can take a horse to the water but you can't force it to drink" applies very much to anything kids related. Because you love kiting doesn't mean that your kids will want to do it. It usually takes a third party to inspire them to want to try. And it's definitely one of these sports where you don't want to push them into, you want them to want to do it on their own and be self-motivated.

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Since 03 Sep 2014
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