411 Bambam OG in the mags!

Mark · Tue Nov 07, 06 8:11 pm **411 Bambam OG in the mags!**

The Kiteboarder magazine shows up today and whos inside????
BamBam Thumb's Up

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive

Nice profile Bammer and get a load of that facial expression. Shocked

whoaa..

Lotsa good NW stuff in this issue. profile on Laura Maher, Tonia doin' the WKA thing, Mira Kwon Wave

, BOG festival, Dylan Thompson and a large 2 page photo at Stevenson with Josh going big captured by Jon.

(yo phil...even the editor mentions checking in on NWKITE every morning)

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Ahhh, my ten seconds of infamy... Thanks Jim for the killer photo that Friday evening before the BOTG Contest. Think it was the only time I actually kited that entire weekend... I told Jim I was going for the inquisitive/pondering/confused "WaBam" look!

What I am more stoked about is the double page shot I got of Josh Griffith as the lead in on the Exposed section! Thanks Ryan for picking that shot!

Adios, Bam

stevegriffith22 · Since 14 May 2006 434 Posts Obsessed

Its nice to see some hard work get paid off. THousands of riders in the gorge and they pick you! What a freaking honor man!!!!!! Man when I'm like 105 years old, I hope some one does a aritlce on me!!!!! Just kidding. Its finally nice to see a industry that doesn't sweep good atheltes and good representations of the sport under the rug when there not plyable enough to through kite loops 50 ft off the deck!! Every company that helps out an OG should take into consideration that they would be a great asset in shit like kite design and board design. Its good to have atheltes still throwing down that where there pants around there waist and dont dress like wanabe gangsters with all there fake bling and shiz~~~~~Anyways, Congrats I hope there is more justice in your future for giveing so many of us a different perspective on kitting, from the "just shut up and drift launch the damn kite," To the "its only about an hour and half swim, you'll be fine don't worry," to the "hey dude is your jet ski broke, don't worry hold my board, throw me a rope and I'll drag you in" you've been fun to hang out and watch wreck!!!!! THanks again and cotrats

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

We truly have some awesome tallent in the Gorge.
We are so lucky to have these guys without attitudes riding at our local spots. Congrats! I hope to see more in the future.

Griff_miester · Since 26 Jun 2006 28 Posts Stevenson Wa

Ya this mag was supper sick, great shots bambam, congrats. lots of people from the gorge in this one=sickness. hmmmmmmm i must be a man of little words, so for now...
aloha

P.S ALL HAIL THE GREAT JHON/BAMBAM

Thanks

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1726 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

Awesome job on the mag exposure Bam. Yeah I think I will frame that picture of you since it is my first published! When my friends see it framed they may think I am a freak though.
Bam you are a good ambassador to the sport. Keep it up.
I appreciate all of the encouragement with the camera stuff. I had a good time at BOTG on the zodiac.

kite on,
jim

bustingbladder · Since 12 Jul 2006 386 Posts Seattle Obsessed

Bams,
You deserve it bro. Exclamation

You have given a ton of your own time to help others at all levels within the sport. From rep to rider to great friend to photographer. You rock dude! Wish we had more people like you in the sport. See you soon!

Congrats,

Wally

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

Ya Bammer you big ol' lug, Gorge Mascott... how about some Gorgeous Eye Candy on the contest thread? Very Happy

gabe · Since 16 May 2005 475 Posts Obsessed

why did that loop get josh DSQd?

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Ahhh Dudes,

In the words of Edward Norton from Fight Club... "Honesty like this, makes me go a big wet rubbery one"... But in all honesty... I am just a dude out there doing what I luv, and we are definitely lucky in the NW to have some really great riders who are even better guys in the vein of Amery and the Tybo mold... Just remember that "I'm your Naish Man, stop me when your passing by" Oh the shameless quoting I got going today...

Gabe,

It was ruled at the BOTG that Josh was pulling his stuff a little too close to the rocks (notice...no H20 in the shot, and was cutting people off a wee bit much. Weird, cause I saw a lot more closer calls involving just about everyone else besides Josh.

Phillip,

Working on getting some eye candy ready for postage!

Adios, Bammer

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

congratulations Bam Bam! I can't wait to see the pics!

Yardsale · Since 29 Mar 2005 387 Posts Portlanastan Obsessed

carolb · Thu Nov 09, 06 1:53 pm

BamBam - You're great. Thanks for all that you do for everyone and especially for being a role model for the younger kiters.

Mark · Thu Nov 09, 06 4:57 pm

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Now ya all know why I have the shit eating grin on my face in this shot...

Hey everyone, thanks for all the positive vibes... Now, direct them to a certain kite company in hopes of the best for me...

Okay, we can officially let this thread drift to the bottom now!

CoryfromTHECREW · Since 27 May 2005 57 Posts Lakeview Oregon, or Anchorage