Having just got into the sport this year at 52 and absolutely loving it, I'm starting think about how many years to go. I reckon a good 25 more should be OK if I dont have a major injury.
Any tips from veteran Kiters on setting yourself up for the later years would be good too.
Cheers
There's a guy in his 70's that's a regular at my local. (He could even be 80+ now, can't remember his exact age)
In one of the frames it looks like he's setting up in the snow. The guy really needs a holiday to WA or Cocus Islands.Lots of points for dedication.
I miss read the topic.
I thought it said:
WHATS THE OLDEST KITE YOU OWN?
sorry.
but to answer your question, i often ride with some boys at Cronulla that i believe are over 55.
they all shred waves and have so much stoke its not funny.
wow that guy in the video looks so young as well!! definitely does not look like 86, what dedication and fantastic to see he is so stoked about the sport
just amazing
There is a bloke that turns in Lancelin up every summer from Europe somewhere, apparently he is in his 70's. He is happy to mow the lawn and gets in the poo fairly often but you have to admire him for getting out there every day.
there is numerous candidates at Woodies beach 1 and Pinnaroo.
APIA is alive and well there
I'm 62 Dave...kite waves only and am still feeling ok....cant get enough...and can go pretty hard for a couple of hours....trick is keeping the energy levels up when you get a few days in a row...think I may be getting a red bull addiction...best advice I can give is dont go too early better to get there late and go hard for a few hours than to get there early and try and keep up with the youngsters....oh and yoga... its a saviour....it is an interesting question...how long to go? but I really think you are better not thinking about it
....or else it just will become a countdown...just go hard till you cant go at all
the oldest kitesurfer died recently at 88. aparently he finished a session and died on the beach. what an awesome way to go.
which meansI have another 47 years of kiting in me!
so what is the point in kiting when your age overrides your learning curve/skill level.
assume you get better every year you kite: learn new tricks, new transitions and better all-round skills.
but also your getting older. dodgy knees, arthritis, amnesia, coordination and balance deteriorate.
i wonder what age this usually occurs.
and is the "I'm getting too old for this..." argument valid.
yeah you are, but you're also gaining more experience.
its an interesting thought...
lol.
don't know what the oldest is but I do know the average age is well below the average for windsurfers[}:)]
Pats nearly half my age mind u hes the one with the dickie knee
and after todays little session i feel 80, 30knot gust had fun
Uncle Ray, Sunshine Coast, QLD He is a bout 74, lives and breathes kitesurfing... absolute legend of man! Taught me to kite!
Started kiting 10 years ago when I was 48. Shattered my heel a few years back on a bad landing so I don't jump any more. I prefer the surf when it's decent but are happy to carve about on the flats when I can find some smooth water. I ride a mutant (Shinn Wave) because it suits the way I like to ride and fly Ozone Reo's.
