Keith Lyman joins the military

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I had heard rumors of this for a while and it seems like it is official. Lyman is joining the military.

Great rider and good guy. Hate to see him leaving our industry. Hope he gets stationed in Texas someday and drops by the shop.

TheHebrewHammer · Addict Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 526

Wait, what? Shocked

So, assuming this is true...Keith Lyman is totally my favorite rider, and I have always respected his belief in the military, even though I don't share the same feelings. I would never leave the life of a pro wakeboarder to join the military, but I'm really impressed that Keith has the heart to follow his convictions. He's talked about this in interviews for years, and he's even said that he wants to be a special forces operative of some kind. If that's true, he might be out of the wakeboarding industry for quite a long time. Good luck to him in whatever he decides to do. Stay safe Keith!

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Just received our box of WB mags today and that was what I saw...

Wakeboarder3780 · Posted: May 09, 2011 8:55 pm Post subject:

crap. Great for him if that's his passion and it sounds like it is. He'll definitely be missed as an awesome rider in the industry fo sho. Cheers to lyman!

LaynDoor · Outlaw Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 152 City: Meriden CT

Great for him... Wish him well...

I was so stoked that he was going to ride for Slingshot too... would have been interesting to see what direction he would / could take that company.

TheHebrewHammer · Addict Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 526

GnarShredd · Posted: May 10, 2011 8:55 am Post subject:

Well, they've still the Shredtown guys and Jeff McKee. I think Slingshot will be just fine.

Sad to see him go though for sure. Lyman always went huge.

neverwinter · Criminal Joined: 12 Aug 2010 Posts: 66

wow!

http://wakeboardingmag.com/features/2011/05/10/shipping-out-keith-lyman-retires-to-join-the-military/

TheHebrewHammer · Addict Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 526

McNasty · Outlaw Joined: 02 Jan 2010 Posts: 171

Thats awsome. Very Happy

cubbies017 · Posted: May 11, 2011 3:52 am Post subject:

The military seems to be a passion of his, so kudos for him to make a tough decision like that to leave wakeboarding and move on to the military, especially in the world we live in today and all the wars that are going on.

HHI Dave · Posted: May 11, 2011 9:36 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I saw this on his FB a while back. Must have been right before he left for basic.

Dear friends and fans. Thank you all for the years of support and love. Headed out for a little while to become a man.
April 25 at 8:30am

JV · Posted: May 13, 2011 9:11 am Post subject:

MUCH respect. Joining the military and serving our country has been a dream of mine since I can remember as well. But I have no where near the "dream" life Keith had as a pro wakeboarder, and I'm still no where close to having enough courage and conviction to actually pull the trigger. God speed Mr. Lyman.

murrayskeeter · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 2

Glad to hear that actually. I just hope he can maximize his full potential in a military school environment. The testimonials from former military are proof of the excellent standards and results enjoyed by the military.