lets see the kids

[BriEOD]

Brian--She starts on her stomach and than climbs up to her knees (deepwater start). To get onto her feet she transitions from to knees to one foot on the board and one knee. Then she lets go of the rope with the hand opposite of the foot she already has on the board. Next, she applies equal pressure with her foot and hand to balance the board and transitions from the knee to having both feet on the boar and one hand. Last she slowly stands up.

She is so light it's easy for her. I've tried a few times and just eat it.

[BriEOD]

Here's the beginning...

[6ballsisall]

Brian that is beyond cool!! I can't wait for on water experiences like this with my little girl

[Farmer Ted]

She mentioned it. Although I'm a little leary forking out cash for something she isn't going to use, i.e. skis.

Dude,

I got a $25 1st generation Connely Wakeboard on E-bay so I wouldn't have to fork out a couple hundy on a dust collector.

Look for an old Hyperlite or CWB that has the velcro straps that go over the top of the foot and a bungee that goes over the heel.

You should be able to pick one up pretty cheap and you'll be able to see if she's interested in learning.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Big-Kahuna-Hyperlite-wakeboard_W0QQitemZ7175143857QQcategoryZ106978QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hyperlite-El-Nino-Wakeboard-With-Bindings_W0QQitemZ7175214237QQcategoryZ106978QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hyperlite-El-Nino-Wakeboard-With-Bindings_W0QQitemZ7175214237QQcategoryZ106978QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[BriEOD]

Thanks Tim!!

[6ballsisall]

Dude,

I got a $25 1st generation Connely Wakeboard on E-bay so I wouldn't have to fork out a couple hundy on a dust collector.

Look for an old Hyperlite or CWB that has the velcro straps that go over the top of the foot and a bungee that goes over the heel.

You should be able to pick one up pretty cheap and you'll be able to see if she's interested in learning.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Big-Kahuna-Hyperlite-wakeboard_W0QQitemZ7175143857QQcategoryZ106978QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hyperlite-El-Nino-Wakeboard-With-Bindings_W0QQitemZ7175214237QQcategoryZ106978QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hyperlite-El-Nin...QQcmdZViewItem

I learned to wakeboard on said Hyperlite board. I would recommend that too Brian. You should be able to get one for dirt cheap. I can't tell you how many people that board taught to wboard. It is super easy to get up on and with the mongo fins it has it holds straight easy.

[André]

Greats shots Brian!
If she can stand on a kneeboard and wave,she's ready for wakeboard for sure!

[MarkP]

Here's Brianna on her beloved kneeboard. She won't try skis but will stand up on the kneeboard and do 360s.

That’s just crazy.. She is kickin but!! Man she is WAY ready for a slalom ski..

[erkoehler]

Sounds like my cousins, will tube all day, and one will even attempt wakeboarding, but NEVER put on a pair of skis.

safe to say they haven't been behind my boat in a long time.

[T Scott]

My 4 year old son Ian on the Ski Skimmer yesterday afternoon.

[BriEOD]

Looking good Tom!!

[MarkP]

My 4 year old son Ian on the Ski Skimmer yesterday afternoon.

Nice shot.

Just curious, is someone holding the other end or is it tied on???

[T Scott]

Nice shot.

Just curious, is someone holding the other end or is it tied on???

My brother in law was sitting on the rear sundeck holding the rope. If Ian should fall for some reason, he lets go of the rope to keep him from being dragged. I also have a trick release that I use if I don't have another adult around to hold the rope.

[MarkP]

Cool, I have one of the skimmers but haven’t gotten any of the kids up on it yet. I do bring it out in case the 5 yr old wants to give it a go.

[T Scott]

Cool, I have one of the skimmers but haven’t gotten any of the kids up on it yet. I do bring it out in case the 5 yr old wants to give it a go.

Easiest way to get them going on the Ski skimmer is to drag them off the beach. I start Ian about 6 feet from the edge of the shore (my grass goes all the way to the lake) and get him set up and then I put the boat barely above idle and he slides right across the grass and skis away every time.