Kiteboarder's are really nice!!

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

As a slightly older kiteboarder who doesn't quite fit the mold I must say that I was impressed by the kindness and sportsmanship of all the contestants. The congeniality, sportsmanship, and interactions that I saw were just really great.

My wife and I were sitting right next to young 16 year old, "super boy", who was just an amazing kiteboarder! I was listening to him interact with his family and his attitude was humble. I took the liberty of telling him that he was just amazing to watch and his response to me was, "thanks, I appreciate that!" and a really nice smile. Very cool and very personable response from a young super star.

In my real job as a teacher of youth with challenging behaviors I find it really impressive when so many young and amazing atheletes are just so damn cool. Next year I'm going to bring my class to this event so they can see this sport up front and personal.

Pro Kiteboarders are very approachable and cool. Big props to the guys running the event and to the MC's and least but last the Volunteers!!!!!!

I think I drank about 5 full throttles!

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Cliff notes summary

- kiteboarders are good people
- paragraph 3 wanders but I think he is saying pro kiters are also nice
- something about 16 year old boys

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

did you tell his parents that he should be using a board leash. Rolling Eyes

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

I wonder if he will reply to this thread or just start a new one. Should we ask him some questions? Maybe he doesn't know how to scroll down.

Mark · Sun Jul 20, 08 6:58 pm

shastadogs2 · Since 28 Mar 2005 336 Posts Obsessed

shhh, B-man,

many kiteboarders think they are all jagged and edgy and stuff. Cool

you are blowing their cover. (but while i agree with you, we should just keep it amongst ourselves)

i mean, where else can rich white kids be cool?!

cracks me right up.

dangerD · Since 27 Jun 2005 223 Posts Bingen Heights Stoked

Bitch lucky he dint get cold cocked upside tha head,
walking round frontin all mr. friendly,
all jacked on free Throttle-juice
stay way from my kidz

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

bulae99 · Since 12 Jul 2006 1692 Posts XTreme Poster

one of the kids in my class? Do you think you could show a high risk kid how to fly a trainer kite and be a mentor to him or her. Do you have the time to impact a less fortunate kid by interacting with him or her?

Are you ready to take some of your kite time and spend it with a student who will only get the chance to fly a kite if it is given to them?

Here is where your ego would have to take a back seat and you could connect with a real teenager.

If you are interested, willing, and think you are stable enough to mentor then pm me or post your contact information.

I'm thinking about doing this the first week in August. I have kites and all gear, but need experienced kiteboarders. If anybody has shwag, t-shirts, hats, etc.. that would be great.

Of course all participants will have to agree to have fun, act appropriate, and connect with kids.
Thanks,
Ron