Cable Park - It's Game Time!

Trent · Since 10 May 2012 76 Posts Hood River

Nobody laughed at under privileged children, Nak. In fact it was quite the opposite. People snickered because the kid referred to these people as his "Low income friends." They snickered because the kid's comments seemed insensitive in the phrasing that the chose and ridiculous in the notion that he was suggesting (some sort of community outreach program). And nobody laughed because a high school kid decided to speak up for something that he was passionate about. I commend that, actually. But, true "Low income" kids cannot afford to spend $50 to ride a cable park for 2 hours. $50 is a lot of money and to sell this thing as something that will touch the truly less-fortunate is just plain BS. It's a joke.

Nak, you don't know the first thing about me.....what I do for a living, how much money I make, how old I am, etc. To insinuate that I'm a dark-hearted elitist is insane. What the F@$K have YOU done for the community of Hood River, lately? I serve this community every day.

chrissmack · Since 08 Jun 2005 526 Posts portland Addicted

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1780 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

Trent obviously works at McDonalds.

" I serve this community every day."

pjc · Since 06 Mar 2005 649 Posts Addicted

Nak · Mon Sep 24, 12 10:45 pm

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1780 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

Trent, you come across as nearly as big a douche as that "Lawyer" that represents the "Friends".

You know, the one that was fired for lying on a previous job.

What exactly is your point anyway?

Oh yeah, the boat basin is a navigable waterway, an endangered salmon habitat, and is being widely used by people when they are provided with free rec equipment.

Interstate commerce will come to a standstill, all the salmon will die, and MANY MANY people won't be able to paddle on 1/100,000 of the available "navigable' WATERWAY.

WAY TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, DUDE.

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2622 Posts The 503 METAL

forrest · Tue Sep 25, 12 7:22 am

For the record Nak has served on the Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association, serving this community for the past 3 years, and he was in the air force defending our country for at least 20 years. I think that covers the question about "what was the last thing he did for our community".

Weaz · Since 23 May 2012 360 Posts Beaverton Obsessed

Perspectives

Kiteboarding
300+ for lessons
300-500 for a decent used kite
100-200 for a decent TT used
100 or so for harness...
Looking at at least 1k to get started (usually 3k for first season)

Wake boarding
20k for a boat
+ insurance
+30 or so a day for gas
If 25 years old you can rent a boat at some spots for about 200 or more an hour

Cable park http://www.wakesportranch.com/prices-wsr.cfm as example
35/day or less for 2 or 4 hour sessions.
Season pass around 600

So which is more affordable to those on a limited budget?

Basically half the price of skiing/snowboarding in our area...

If it goes up I'll definitely use it

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

pjc · Since 06 Mar 2005 649 Posts Addicted

I think cable parking is a bit more expensive if you rent the gear, but you can also buy some cheap used boards on Craig's list.

Whatever, this whole "unaffordable to the masses" argument that Trent hits on is now so thoroughly debunked that it lacks even a single bunk.

Maybe Trent can come back with some new theory. "Oatmeal actually really expensive" or what not.

Trent · Since 10 May 2012 76 Posts Hood River

Nak, don't you think you twisted my words up just a hair there? You said I laughed at the notion of under-privileged kids wanting to aspire to utilize a cable park. C'mon, dude. That's not what I said and you know it. Yes, laughing at that WOULD be elitist and douchey. But THAT is not what happened.

Perhaps the confusion here is in what everyone's definition of "Low Income" is. I react very strongly to the notion that this cable park will be accessible to "Low Income" people. Maybe it'll be accessible to "Lower-middle-income" kids and such but true kids in need won't get to use this thing unless it's free on certain days or something. You see kids who would work their ass off to buy gear and a pass to ride a cable park. That's great. But I see kids who who HAVE to work their ass of just so their family can eat and have a roof over their head. And yes, to sell this cable park as something that would be accessible to those kids is a joke. It's insulting.

So, yes. Perhaps we are indeed not talking about the same kids.

And, Dangler. Really? You of all people are going to weigh in on my character? We could all sit around a campfire and swap story after story after story about your douche-baggery over the years.

dangler · Since 26 Feb 2006 1780 Posts WINDY SPOTS XTreme Poster

And, Dangler. Really? You of all people are going to weigh in on my character? We could all sit around a campfire and swap story after story after story about your douche-baggery over the years.

WIND SLITHER, RALLY THE DANGLER ALLIANCE!!!!!!!!!!!

SalmonSlayer · Since 27 Nov 2005 648 Posts Addicted **CGKA Member**

pjc · Since 06 Mar 2005 649 Posts Addicted

I'm not sure it's worthwhile to analyze Trent's opinions too deeply. He has the Sixth Sense. Wide eyed, he's here to whisper "I see poor people", and tell us things about them we'd never, ever know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSNyiSetZ8Y

pjc · Since 06 Mar 2005 649 Posts Addicted

forrest · Tue Sep 25, 12 12:29 pm

Your assertion that an active watersport, while not free, wouldn't be important in a low income household is false and claiming such knowledge of the issue as to call it a "joke" makes you look foolish.

I speak from experience when I say it is important in all incomes houses to have a positive, active, energy outlet for your kids; something for them to look forward too. It teaches them that if they work hard, they will have the means to do whatever they want.