How many times has kiteboarding ruined your relationships?

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

Ok, here is a good post!

How many of you fanatics have ended a relationship due to your string swinging addiction?

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

is that what you did?? Shocked

unhooked12 · Since 09 Jul 2008 29 Posts Cozumel,Mx

lost 1 in 04. At the end she told me " I hope those kites keep you warm at night!" classic.... Man that pissed me off at the time, but it ended up setting me free. I would never be the person I am today without kiting....or her. Some times you just have to say " what the fuck" and chase something you want. Drunk

tonyb · Fri Jul 11, 08 8:22 pm

Zero.

Kiting makes relationships better - if you get your significant other involved. I get to kite with my wife all the time and it gives us something in common with our kids when we all kite together.

I'm a very lucky guy.

Tony

BigR · Since 05 Jul 2005 372 Posts White Salmon Obsessed

Kiteboarding has only made our relationship better

trips are enjoyed more together, we share alot more (including our kites, but not boards! Shocked

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KidCorporate · Since 10 Jul 2007 563 Posts Addicted

I've lost a good buddy because he'd rather play beer pong and BBQ than drive out to the gorge and use one of his 4 kites. I mean, I can understand how tossing ping pong balls into cups of beer is a rich, engaging and meaningful experience, but he really needs to quit being a pussy and come ride.

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

I really like kiteboarding a lot, but there are some things that I would consider more important.

hamlindp · Sat Jul 12, 08 5:31 am

I actually bought an Aquaglide for my wife and kids so they would have something to do while I was out on the water.

Kiting's fun for me, but why should I make my significant others miserable? They have value as well.

3 wives later, I think I'm starting to understand.

wylieflyote · Sat Jul 12, 08 5:40 am

Windsurfing was MUCH more damaging to my marriage before it was canceled. We had a lot of sour times during the summers when I would leave for the Gorge for 8-10 weekends each year (4 hour drive). With kiting I can get my fix within a 1/2 drive.
Still yearn for that beautiful Gorge.
Blowout-KB4C! See you all there.
Kip

Joshiebaby · Since 14 Oct 2007 569 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

rich · Since 30 Nov 2005 306 Posts portland Obsessed

My experience is that jealous types are jealous of anything that puts a demand on your time and doesn't give you money to spend on them. The easy going type think that its' cool that you have passion for something and that it keeps you happy. The adventurous types are dumping your ass because you are taking away from their time on the water.

Pick your poison boys.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

[quote="rich"]The easy going type think that its' cool that you have passion for something and that it keeps you happy.

staying in shape and havin fun Very Happy

if they don't care for that Shocked

you may have made a mistake Rolling Eyes

jackZ · Since 13 Apr 2008 355 Posts Devon Alberta ca. Obsessed

Hi All
I live in Alberta Canada and we don't get a lot of good wind here (edmonton area ) Regardless I took up the sport because I like board sports and this looked like pure fun ! Well it's been almost three years and I still have a girl friend . She likes the fact that I'm enjoying a positive activity and am happy doing it .
I have traveled to South Padre Tx. , Hatterass N.C. the Gorge Or, Oregon coast and also to St. Lucia West Indies ( where I earned my level three IKO ) . She only came with me to St Lucia .
I bought a jet boat for the family to use and thats been good for downwinders , Fishing , camping out on the river or just laying in the sun .
Anyway it's good to invite your better half and let each decide . Share some quality time with your partner as well if she or he isn't into the sport .
When I'm pumped from any session she says the sex is better too and that makes her happy too !
By the way All of you in Oregon rock ! I loved the gorge and the people . The coast is the most even though I'm not very good yet.
Keep rippin

Sella · Sat Jul 12, 08 12:55 pm

I aspire to have my relationship evolve as a kiting family. I was kiting with the Bolstad's yesterday and they just have fun. Carol boosts bigger than Tony fyi. Laughing

My GF is now an official 2 year body-dragger. She has excellent kite skills but just can't get the board down for more than 10 feet and my patience is....well.....being tested. "Baby.... Lean back!" "F*&^ off". "Yes dear".

She's at the point where she looks like she is doing everything correctly but she kind of freezes once up on the board so lessons from Holly will be in her near future since I view a girl that kites......is good for my long term future.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

sella - maybe take her wakeboarding? great practice for kiting...

Sella · Sun Jul 13, 08 12:29 am

PKH.....exactly.....we started wakeboarding first and finally got her up but I think we might have switched to the kite a little soon. Once she gets up...I'll be standing on WA waiting for her arrival because Step 2 is that whole "turny thing" according to her. Shocked

Sorry I missed the coast and the Seaside boys today...it sounded great. The Gorge was non-existent.

rich · Since 30 Nov 2005 306 Posts portland Obsessed

ya, you guys that teach your girlfriends are studs. I've never been in anything that could handle that.

I wonder how many relationships have ended when guys have asked their girlfriends for a launch when their GF didn't know how? I've seen this situation go sideways at the beach a few times.