Kiteboarder's are really nice!!

bulae99 · Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:56 am **Kiteboarder's are really nice!!**

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 1462 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 814 Posts tsunami safety Sandbagger

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

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 4884 Posts P-Town / W-Salmon Site Lackey

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, 2008 6:58 pm

shastadogs2 · Since 28 Mar 2005 328 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 145 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 411 Posts seattle Obsessed

bulae99 · Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:18 am **Do you think you have what it takes to mentor?**

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

bulae99 · Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:03 am **bump**

Read the last post.

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:31 pm

Phil, is there anyway to attach music to some of these posts? I was thinking Celine Dione's "will always love you" for this one.

perryj · Since 28 Nov 2007 122 Posts portland Stoked

Oh God help us, this guy works with problem teens Confused

May I suggest as I am sure TBR would agree a two line kite and a bit of OZZY's suicide solution. My apologies for the bump. Rolling Eyes

Spike · Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:59 pm

Not a big fan of the Bman's posts, but the commentary is priceless

HoodRat · Since 30 Mar 2008 65 Posts

kiters are unique and beautiful butterflies.

TravisBickleRex · Since 30 Jun 2005 118 Posts Taxi Driver

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:59 am

And I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I e-Ah, Will always Love U-U-U-U-U, U-U-AH, will always love uuuuUUUU.

KidCorporate · Since 10 Jul 2007 388 Posts Obsessed