awesome idea, and then u can justify buying another kite and then using it in 35knots +

brilliant, now i need a kid or a GF to pull the same trick on lol

jks lol

a bit more extreme than knitting .Maybe get granny to whip up a croched 1 m trainer to start off with to get the hang of things on the light days

the main question with this is that weather the kid will have enough courage, ability, balls, and strength to do it.

I mean i have no doubt about his kiting ability. But will he be able to rescue himself. and have the strength to fight against the kite and edge. A lot of younger guys are scared of the power in a real kite

Give him a shot and flying.. see how he goes

My youngest daughter just turned 7 she can slowly fly 2m trainer but I have to hold her on the ground otherwise she lifts off.............
Wasn't sure at 1st if she could hold it? but can to my surprize, but I won't be making a habit of it because I'm sure there may be a problem with her age and excess strain on her little arms an shoulders , anyway classic to watch all the same.
Sorry bit off topic but I wonder if learning at such a young age they could endure to much loading on there joints given early developement phase, just a thought???

As mentioned in another topic Gisela Pulido began kiting at the age of 8 and won the juniors the next year. It all depends on the individual kid, the spots you are taking them out, the equipment, the conditions etc.

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don't post photos of kids having fun in the water with a kite.


sorry guys........ just trolling i guess.

511kev said...

My youngest son started kiting 5 years ago at the age of 13 after spending 6 months with a trainer kite. He built a solid foundation before picking up an inflatable and the transition was smooth. He now mixes it with the best.



Hope this kiddy picture doesn't offend.

Argh...I see boy nipples! Call the child protection agency! I'm going to wash my eyes out with bleach.