Skiing with BKH

Roger, I read in the paper that water temp is about 55. Chilly, but doable. As you can see from the photos, Keith was out in a short suit. Then again, he is from Maine. BKH

The thing that he is riding is called a Ski Skimmer. The back of it actually looks like the backs of two skis, and his feet are in toe bindings.
You start the kids by pulling them on the grass with the skimmer, then pulling them by hand along the shore line. Then you hold the rope while sitting on the back of the boat and they slide right off the beach, onto the water.

Steve

Great photo Tullfooter. There's not too many kids that want to do that at that age. I'm lucky if I can get them belly boarding by 5 years old.

BKH

I think you'll be able to put her behind the boat on her own. This is a photo of my friend's, and life long member of our ski team's, son this past summer. At the time of this photo, his son was 16 months old. I figure he will be on our junior barefoot line at age 4yrs



Steve

Good plan Brian. I like the strategy and it's neat to keep that tradition going in the family.
Right on jbear- keep that camera rolling!

We didn't put snow skis on Aspen, but she did seem to enjoy the sled.

For this summer, I will carry her in my arms while I ski on doubles at 15 mph or so. My Dad did the same for me over 40 years ago, and I did the same for my sister and youngest brother (guess I better practice a run or 2 since I haven't been on doubles in over 10 years).

I doubt I will have her on a skiboard this summer. That will probably be next year. However, if I do, it will be in the 5 mph zone, and it will be behind a dingy, probably the neighbor's dingy with a heavy duty electric motor. At 30 lbs, they can be up at idle. BKH

BKH

Riley, that boat is a 98 MC.

Bathing suit. We don't wear no stinking bathing suits. In CA we use "Board Shorts."
You're on to me with the cold water however. If I wait a couple of weeks, it will be substantially warmer. BKH

I have to say that Keith skied darned well considering he hadn't been on a ski in months, had just spent 6 hours on a plane and 1.5 hours driving to the house, and he was in borrowed gear that was all too big for him.
It was a great day. And, being the first day of Daylight Saving Time, we had just enough daylight to squeeze in a session.

Sadly Rob, my brother's boat is not a CC, but it runs well, and most importantly, it was on my lift and full of gas when Keith showed up. Sometimes you just have to sacrifice. When you finally come to CA, I'll be sure to have several boats for you to choose from.

Brad, when will we see your daughter on skis? My daughter loves the boat, and this summer I'll have her out on skis with me.

BKH

Very cool guys.
We're all jealous here in NE.
Have a good week out there Keith. Hope the snow is good too.

Brian, that's a great photo of you and Aspen. She must love the boat rides. One of Lyras few words now is boat or as she pronounces it "BOAP".
-Brad

Hmmm...that doesn't look like a super air. Must be one of Brians neighbors? Cold water or not, it had to be better than teens and windy in the midwest. I need to get my work to send me to CA or FL for a few days.

Rob