Cheddarhead - 26-12-2009 at 08:12 PM
Hi guys/girls, my name is Rob and I've been a huge fan of this forum since August of 09. I've gained soooo much knowledge from following all the
various discusions and advice to other kiters. Green Bay, WI is where I call home. I once thought that power kiting was something exclusive to the
sandy shores of the ocean, but found out that it can be done just about anywhere in the world. I will be honest and say that at 39 I feel like I
represent the "older" part of the kiting community and wish I had found this sport a long time ago. I've been flying a 4 meter Beamer since September
and have gotten a ton of hours on it already! At 6' 5" and 225lbs I felt it was a reasonable size along with using good judgement. Bought it from
Dakitez, a great place with alot of nice eye candy $ $. Talk to you all later. The hooks are in!
indigo_wolf - 26-12-2009 at 08:28 PM
Hi Rob and welcome....
I think you will find this thread of interest. There's a fair amount of grey hair getting blown around in the wind. 
ATB,
Sam
Cheddarhead - 26-12-2009 at 08:53 PM
Thanks Sam, that makes me feel much better. I realize its mostly a state of mind, but I just don't seem to bounce like I used to. At least the
"invincible" part of my mind has been replaced by the common sense part. I feel that keeps me a tad safer that way. I'm still trying to get used to
this whole posting thing. I visit this forum just about everyday (except when there's wind) so I figured it was inevitable that I was going to join.
Take care!
shaggs2riches - 26-12-2009 at 10:22 PM
Welcome to the forum Cheddarhead, and to the sport. As you already know, this place is full of a ton of info and even more great guys and gals. I'm
sure you will soon find yourself at home.
Cheers may you be blessed with wind
Shaggs
Maven454 - 27-12-2009 at 06:12 AM
Welcome to being a participating member of the forums :D.
WELDNGOD - 27-12-2009 at 07:52 AM
lurk no more,cheddarhead. Welcome aboard
WELDNGOD - 27-12-2009 at 08:46 AM
spammer ho!
lynx69 - 27-12-2009 at 08:57 AM
Thanks for the intro Cheddarhead!! Welcome to the PFK! When the wind ain't blowin, time is well spent on the forum. Bump for Dino at dakitez.
lynx69 - 27-12-2009 at 08:59 AM
Ditto Weldngod! Wonder if rose is any relation to jonesband?
WELDNGOD - 27-12-2009 at 09:09 AM
yeah , they are both DBs
Bladerunner - 27-12-2009 at 10:19 AM
Welcome Chedderhead,
Ask us anything!
Just don't expect us all to agree! Too many ways to have fun at this sport for any one person to have the only right answer for you !
I only wish I got started at this sport when I was young , like you. 
You should be honoured ! Not everybody gets a spammer so soon :megan:
PKF is good at getting on top of that stuff.
DAKITEZ - 27-12-2009 at 04:12 PM
welcome to the gang Rob. Lots of good people on here! We all do our best to support each other in our habits. Some people go to AA other go to PKF
:bigok:
DIEM - 27-12-2009 at 05:11 PM
welcome cheddarhead, i,m a newbie to the PKF too and being 39 myself i know exactly how you feel.. but i have to say that as soon as i,m strapped into
my buggy with a good southerly.....bro i feel about 16!!;-) atvb david
furbowski - 27-12-2009 at 05:39 PM
yep kites are better than those little blue pills... tho maybe not in the same ballpark LOL! :frog:
+1 dude here who wishes I'd been able to get into the sport when I was like 16 or something and valley girl talk was something yet unborn...
haven't been this fit since I was in my late 20's!
welcome to the forum, as WG says lurk no more!
Kamikuza - 27-12-2009 at 05:51 PM
Yokoso from Japan! :karate:
Stan-TheMan - 27-12-2009 at 06:04 PM
Welcome, Rob...
I'm almost twice your age and a dinosaur compared to many, but the heart still wants the excitement kite flying can provide... another of life's
challenges. A lot of nice people out there doing the same.
Glad you've come along because everyone needs a break from my questions. I've been most active with my Beamer IV 4m as you are, and for about the
same amount of time.
I've purchased a Synergy 12m, and am gearing up to try depower for the the first time.
Wishing you the best and anxious to see what you specialize in. Regardless, you'll get a lot of great help with the folks on this forum.
Wishing you and all the folks who'll read this a happy new year!
Stan-TheMan
Todd - 28-12-2009 at 04:07 AM
Welcome aboard guys!
rocfighter - 1-1-2010 at 06:26 AM
Chedder age is relivant to mind set. You are as old as you feel.
Wheres my rocking chair.
I am also in the Wow look at that old guy trying to be cool age. And tall. I fly a 5m foil most of the time and it's good mostly.