Pictures of the boys

leslisa · Posted: Jun 21, 2004 8:07 am Post subject: Pictures of the boys

Here are some pictures of the boys wakeboarding 2 weekends ago. Can you believe, they can already ollie? They are both staying on one side of the wake for now and riding on a very short rope, I'll extend the rope as they get more comfortable. Connor is 5 and Brian is 8.

I tried to tell them to get used to the feel of the board before trying anything new, but they both want to know when they can begin jumping the wake. I told them to learn to ollie and carve first, then I will let the rope out some, then learn to cross both wakes, then the jumps. Typical boys, no patience, none at all Laughing

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Lisa

wakejunkeygirl · Posted: Jun 21, 2004 8:13 am Post subject:

AWWW! thats great lisa! sounds like they are doing superb! they look so cute!

Ps..I love their hair colour!!

wawakechic · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 413

Yeah!!! I love seeing the kids out there, especially so young. My neighbor kids want to learn, but they don't swim. I told them we had to work on the swimming first.

Lizrd · Posted: Jun 22, 2004 3:44 am Post subject:

Excellent! To be young and fearless again .... ....

leslisa · Posted: Jun 22, 2004 10:25 am Post subject:

wawakechic, both boys swim pretty well and they are taking lessons in July also. I agree - swimming is ultra important.

Lisa

onedayatatime · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 205 City: Austin

They are too cute!!! I bet they had a blast!! My parents used to take me skiing when I was about that size, and I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread!! I know it was because I was raised on the water that I love it so much to this day, those kiddoes of yours are gonna thank you for being such an awesome parent when they are fifteen and throwin' down like the pros!!

leslisa · Posted: Jun 24, 2004 3:38 am Post subject:

onedayatatime, haha, they are bummed we can't go this weekend (steering went in the boat and my hubby is fixing it this weekend).

So I'm taking them to Van's skate park in Orlando tomorrow to make up for it.

Lisa

onedayatatime · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 205 City: Austin

leslisa, Too Cool! My little 19 yr old brother (not really so little any more Laughing

) skates, and I've been trying to get him on a wakeskate, I think He'd rock the house!!!

That is too bad about your boat Crying or Very sad

-at least its fixable Very Happy

!! I hope yall have a blast in Orlando!!!

kerriokie · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 231 City: Cincinnati

leslisa - Love that red hair!! I have a redheaded girl. Redheads always stick out in a crowd and catch my eye! She loves to board too when she's not being too much of a girly girl. Here's a pick of my red head..

leslisa · Posted: Jun 29, 2004 6:09 am Post subject:

kerriokie, You have a beautiful family!

Both of your kids are adorable. They would both blend with my clan. I have 2 redheads (plus a redheaded husband Very Happy

) and my son and I with dark hair.

Lisa

Swass · Guest

What length of rope are you using, leslisa?

leslisa · Posted: Jun 29, 2004 8:33 am Post subject:

About 35 feet tops. We have an inboard. They ride close to the back of the boat to feel safe. I ride on the swim platform so I can jump right into the water if need be. We ride without fat sacks at about 12 - 14 mph. They have plenty of time to get comfortable so we can increase speed, let out the rope, and put the fat sacks back in the boat.

Also with the little guys, I always start out in the water with them, you can explain 50 times what to do, but one time in the water so you can help them is a huge benefit. They drive off and leave me, but I don't care, I am so excited they like to go with us.

Probably lots more info than you need Laughing

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Lisa

sh0rtyme · Soul Rider Joined: 08 May 2004 Posts: 345 City: Portland

That's so cute! A friend of mine has a 5 year old son who got up for the first time last summer and just got the kid's hyperlite board. He told me he was going to do a backroll by the end of the summer and beat me.

kerriokie · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 231 City: Cincinnati

Yep - my son has these grandiose ideas about throwing down a tantrum by the end of the year. We always tell him to slow down. He has no fear and is definitely learning at a faster pace than i did/am. The no fat sac is a definite. With the sacs full the wake is up to his waist, just too big for a little kid.

christy · Posted: Jun 30, 2004 6:12 pm Post subject:

They are cuties, Lisa! Love that red hair. Seeing those pics reminded me of one of my favorite wakeboarding memories..... my hubby and I taught a friend's son how to ride. He was 8. He had always been in his big brother's shadow, not able to do the athletic things his brother always could. It was so cool to see this insecure little boy start out thinking he couldn't wakeboard and then prove himself wrong. He learned more in one day then I did my first summer. He was so happy!!! That was the best!

leslisa · Posted: Jul 01, 2004 4:27 am Post subject:

kerriokie, it's wonderful though. No fear, none at all. They start out with a little and when they discover they can get up, then it's like, well if I can get up, I can do flips too!! Wouldn't it be funny if he really did do a tantrum by the end of summer Laughing

christy, Kids are the best. Once they discover what they can do, it's so thrilling for them, it rubs off on us. Do you still take him out with you?

Lisa

Lake Rabbit · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2004 Posts: 189 City: Indian Lake

Your kids are all adorable!

leslisa · Posted: Jul 01, 2004 8:46 am Post subject:

Lake Rabbit, Thank you. Although only the bottom one is mine the other boy "blends" in really well. (and just about lives at our house) Laughing

Lisa