The greatest all around waterman I think and a nice bloke to boot.

He's DA man!

2:05-2:36 - that's inspiration right there!

"You can go really, really fast & it feels even faster!"

In my case - I can go (imo) a bit fast & I feel like I'm breaking the sound barrier!

C'mon AA, get back on the pole!

I've got back into my slalom gear the past 3 summers' and always marvelled at how "FAST" you can go.

Yeah Im itching for it boys!
I cant believe I have not been on a 'pole' all the times I have been down to Merimbula now! Next year, for sure. Leg or no leg!

Whilst we are reminiscing! Remember this gem!



This video burnt out pixels on my TV back in the 90's!

Sorry guys kiting sh1ts on poling bigtime.

Robbie inspired me to pole in the 80s but kiting is a big step up (except in cross off double overhead +)

So learn something new get a kite AA

Tea bagging feels like cheating to me! The kite launches you. They are designed to fly.
Plus, you cant really surf a kite/board like you can a Windsurfer.
Nothing beast down-the-line wave sailing.

Not saying kiting isnt fun but there is a purity and rush like no other launching of a massive on-coming ramp at mach speed on gear thats not designed to fly through the air.

Hilly, maybe one day when I stop smashing myself up I'll give kiting a go again!
Maybe.......

AA said...
Tea bagging feels like cheating to me! The kite launches you. They are designed to fly.
Plus, you cant really surf a kite/board like you can a Windsurfer.
Nothing beast down-the-line wave sailing.

Not saying kiting isnt fun but there is a purity and rush like no other launching of a massive on-coming ramp at mach speed on gear thats not designed to fly through the air.

Hilly, maybe one day when I stop smashing myself up I'll give kiting a go again!
Maybe.......

AA, You're starting to sound like me when I compare two other board riding disciplines. Got to admit though, things are pretty dire when North Narrabeen has a 3 foot wave running down the bank and instead of surfing it I paddle a 14 footer 5 km upwind just to do a downwinder.

NNSUP said...

AA said...
Tea bagging feels like cheating to me! The kite launches you. They are designed to fly.
Plus, you cant really surf a kite/board like you can a Windsurfer.
Nothing beast down-the-line wave sailing.

Not saying kiting isnt fun but there is a purity and rush like no other launching of a massive on-coming ramp at mach speed on gear thats not designed to fly through the air.

Hilly, maybe one day when I stop smashing myself up I'll give kiting a go again!
Maybe.......

AA, You're starting to sound like me when I compare two other board riding disciplines. Got to admit though, things are pretty dire when North Narrabeen has a 3 foot wave running down the bank and instead of surfing it I paddle a 14 footer 5 km upwind just to do a downwinder.

John are you coming over for the doctor? Can sort accommodation easy enough for you.

Good luck next weekend. Fanatic could spono you over

hilly said...

Yeehaa at a tick off 50 i am juvenile

What is a genuine kiter pray tell???

Just to let you in on a secret. I know AA pretty well and was continuing banter from when we over at the corona where he had a lay day sorry to offend the gentile poling folk out there.

And yes if you have not done it very hard to comment.

Hey Hilly, I didn't call you that (not directly anyways). I just thought it necessary to explain one of the reasons I haven't tried kiting - apart from the obvious infatuation I have with windsurfing & knowing that there isn't a better buzz (although my first attempt at rock-climbing came very close!)

IMO it 'seems' like kiting has a habit of attracting said 'immature' types. I only know a few kiters & they're great guys, but over & over I've witnessed some idiotic behavior & vile language (mainly when having a bit of fun on SB).

As for you being 50...sounds like a good time to hand your little kite to the kids, dust off the board & rig (actually - get on some new kit, you'll be surprised how good new gear is!) & come play with the grown-ups.