finatic 1 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Finally the silly season has wound down a little & allowed us a small break.Took the ferrets up to Caloote (a little downstream from Mannum) for a few hours early one morning in an attempt to beat the heat.Packed all the stuff, boat, skis, ropes, wetsuits, pfd's, kneeboards, cameras, picnic & anything else you'd imagine needing on a kids skiing day.Wanted to make it as big a day as possible to build the runts confidence without actually performing the dutyTook the short jog up through Kersbrook to Birdwood & turned off to Mannum, 40 mins saw us at the ramp that used to be at Caloote.Fenced off & unusable, the ramp, due to riverbank collapse.A short drive further downriver to Zadows Landing saw us launch safely on a mud & sand ramp, fine for most if throttle is used sparingly.Off we cruised to select our chosen training camp, "beach" to teach the kids some basic skills on a kneeboard whilst in the protection of shallow water & little traffic.5 kms downstream found us at Pompoota landing, nice shady little sand beach, private as such so after approaching the group & asking permission to stay we unloaded the well laden Hornet Trophy.First the little one, just gone 2 1/2 & full of herself, 1 clear instruction, "arms straight" & off she went like a pig into a she-ite pit.Next, the big sister, not so gungho, 1 clear instruction, "arms straight" now it may sound similar & repetitive but trust somebody that knows a little about teaching waterskiing disciplies, with kids keep it simple, clear & foremostly positive. So, after a little, not so sure of ourselves, we were off.The calm quiet area was a great thing to build the confidence of both kids & it wasn't too long b4 the first request to hook it to the boat please daddy, of course we didn't on this day as it may have been a little too much too soon, the kids are only little & normally kids of 6 or 7 struggle to conquer water skills so we'll save it for another day but Dad did get a workout on his hammys & triceps.Would be happy to help anybody wishing for some ski tips, am a has been State, National & International competitor with Coach 1, even better, anybody wanting to organize a Strikehook Ski day with boat supplied I'll offer to sit in it for the day.Know where to find me.Finatic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vb4me 1 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Gee you dont look a day over 499 Your doin well to be pullin kids around on a ski rope .Excellent stuff mate thats what life is about. Kids and good times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SandyWhiting 0 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Top Stuff Finatic, what a great Thread and read ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reelin 2 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Good work finatic! putting in the time, the kids will appreciate that when they are world champion wakeboarders! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocknev 2 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 hey vb and sandy... im going to mention to the little fella that you both could tow him behind a knee board this camping trip... im sure he would have a ball... dont bother to thank me... the pleasure is all mine..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Dubs The Tackle Man 0 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 500 post's Kymbo, still got a few to catch up to Ranger lol.Top idea on the strikehook ski day, ill be there for sure, oh forgot someone will have to run the shop spewing. Congrats Finatic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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