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!

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

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 At least the "invincible" part of my mind has been replaced by the common sense part.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!

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

Welcome to being a participating member of the forums :D.

lurk no more,cheddarhead. Welcome aboard

spammer ho!

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.

Ditto Weldngod! Wonder if rose is any relation to jonesband?

yeah , they are both DBs

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.

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:

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

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!

Yokoso from Japan! :karate:

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

Welcome aboard guys!

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.