Fun little edit

[jward]

Got to take off work thursday and friday with my favorite wakeboarder (my 3 yr old son Kane). Here is a little edit I put together of our long weekend. Sorry there wasn't more boat footage but we ran out of time. Hope you guys enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHy3...m-upload_owner

[ZIRB3L]

I have a son that is 15 months, and let me tell you. I just about cried watching this because I am so excited for this age. Cant wait to take long weekends, just goofing off together.

You tell Kane to rock on, and keep doing what hes doing!

[jward]

I know what you mean. I tear up every time I watch it. Don't rush your little man's life away. You can't get those days back. Enjoy them at whatever age they are.

[lucky7t]

^ for sure. My little dude is 12 now and isn't so little anymore.

[Double D]

Great video!! And now he has it forever! I couldn't stop watching just to see what he was going to do next!

[CradGen2]

My daugher just turned one and I can't wait to do things like that. In fact I need to find another DD so I can get a boom for her.

[TN_Rider]

I have a little girl due in November. Cannot wait for times like this!


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[mnwakerider]

So awesome and I can't wait to have that also. My little dude surfed with me this year at 16 months. Way to go buddy!


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[2009216v]

It's crazy how good he is at 3 years old. He cuts out on the wakeboard, stays balanced, etc. Was wakeboarding the first thing he rode on the water? my son is three years old as well and I was going to start him on some of those one piece kid skis that allow them to be pulled at extremely slow speeds. I am curious what you started him on because he is awesome.


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[jward]

Thanks. I started him out riding with me at 2 1/2. Also last year I had a piece of that blue cheerleader mat that they tumble on. I would roll it out in our shop, put his feet in the bindings and make him lay on his back. Give him the handle, pull him up and make him turn to his riding position as I pulled him 20 or so feet. Did that a million times. This year we started by putting him 80 ft. out in the lake (length of my rope). Mom would get him in position for a deep water start, and I would run away from him up the shore as he rode up to the bank. Did that a million times. Took him to the 2.0, got up first try and rode about 50 ft. He fell in love with it from then on. Made another trip to the cable and he did even better. I knew then that he could handle the boat. Got up first try (actually he has never fallen getting up). Been progressing every time he goes out. Last time out he carved back in toe side and made it back in to the middle of the wakes. Can't wait to see what he does next year! Also what I think has made this easier for him is how much time he spends swinging on his rope swing. I have another swing in the shop that is not quite as extreme as the one shown in the video. He has been swinging on it since last year and his upper body strength is pretty impressive for his age. I think that has been a major contributor. Another main factor is that Kane is fearless. I have to talk him out of things that he wants to try because I think he is just not ready for it. Rarely do I have to encourage him to do something. Last thing I want to see is my kid get hurt. I've just seen him do such crazy things with control and ease that I rarely worry about him anymore. I just let him have fun and try not to push him. If he wants to do it I let him. If he doesn't that's up to him.

[st68]

That is an awesome video!! Very fun

[gome123]

That is SWEET!!! He has some skillz. It is funny how my 4 yr son old has almost no interest in being in the boat. Yet, my 1-1/2 yr old girl can't just sit and not watch me surf. She also has to be driving the boat when I am behind the wheel. I think she is going to be my shredder.