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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
Unstrapped
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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start em young....
strapless yeah...
even has some gman booties 
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
614 Posts
pdx
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 10:36 am |
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| Quote: | start em young....
strapless yeah...
even has some gman booties |
I'd be pleased if he took after gman's strapless ways!!
Thanks John for posting. he will be stoked for sure!
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 11:32 am |
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That is soooo awesome! I knew it was just a matter of time before we saw Ashton out there tearing it up.
Good going Ashton!
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
Hot Monkey
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 11:53 am |
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| Finally I got some competition
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1214 Posts
Portland
BRACKISH
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 11:55 am |
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Strapless and coastal steez. No fear, nice! 
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 12:18 pm |
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| Nice! How old is he, Todd?
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
614 Posts
pdx
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 12:33 pm |
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| just turned 8.
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Ringorama
Since 01 May 2006
64 Posts
Wilsonville
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 12:37 pm Ashton |
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Nice work Ashton! That kid already has more strapless time logged than I do. Impressive.
Looks like somebody needs an inflatible kite for next year...
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
843 Posts
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 2:24 pm |
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Makes me think I need to get my eight year old out there. Got him on the trainer kite already, but haven't ventured to an inflatable or on the water yet.
Mind sharing your training program?
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SalmonSlayer
Since 27 Nov 2005
648 Posts
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 2:46 pm |
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| Pete wrote: | Makes me think I need to get my eight year old out there. Got him on the trainer kite already, but haven't ventured to an inflatable or on the water yet.
Mind sharing your training program? |
I am very interested in making kite boarding a family sport as soon as my kids are ready. It beats the heck out of standing on the sideline watching soccer games.
This thread provides some interesting perspectives on when and how to get your kids kiting.
http://pskite.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5424
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
614 Posts
pdx
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 3:36 pm |
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salmonslayer, good find with the pskite thread. lots of good stuff in there and also good stuff on the "epic kites for kids" thread on kiteforum.
i too am excited to be out kiting with both my boys someday. but it's definitely gonna be a slow and methodical process.
the point is made in both threads above that kids simply don't have the years/maturity to know what to do or react correctly in a bad situation. we all know that many adults don't react correctly either!
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i'm gonna stick to the 2m trainer kite this summer and for the extended.
got a Victoria wombat skimboard that is soft and cushy on the top and edges, so he can't get too bruised by the board.
gonna have him ride that trainer and skim until he's all PRO.
will likely consider something like cameron's 4m junior pro (later). but will also prob have a jet ski for constant assist before that.
it's not his responsibility to keep from getting hurt. it's mine as his dad!!
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retz
Since 06 Aug 2007
132 Posts
west linn
Stoked
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| Fri Jun 04, 10 4:24 pm |
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| I had a blast shredding the huge swell over on the Arlington side memorial weekend with Ashton who was killing it....he even pulled out of a sick barrel that only he could fit in.....the kid's got mad skills!!! Kiteloop to blind mobe unstrapped was also insane!!! Fun riding with you Ash!!
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
1490 Posts
Hood River
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| Sat Jun 05, 10 6:43 am |
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| kss wrote: |
it's not his responsibility to keep from getting hurt. it's mine as his dad!! |
then get the kid a helmet and a vest.
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
1490 Posts
Hood River
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| Sat Jun 05, 10 6:44 am |
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| kss wrote: |
it's not his responsibility to keep from getting hurt. it's mine as his dad!! |
then get the kid a helmet and a vest.
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JW
Since 28 Jan 2006
227 Posts
portland
Stoked
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| Sat Jun 05, 10 6:49 am |
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shut the fuck up he is the dad let him make the decisions
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