KNEEBOARDING ???...???

hart · Post by **hart** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:55 pm

RW wrote:

CONESTS KILLED KNEEBOARDING

isn't there a spell check on this thing

..before that it was all freeform creative exploration.

and what's stopping all of that creativity now

contests? or attitude, or both?

hart

CONTIKI · Post by **CONTIKI** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:59 pm

dorje wrote:the internet killed the average kneelo

videos and dvd's buried em

AND VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR...

fooj · Post by **fooj** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:04 pm

I was always under the impression that this was the culprit.

CONTIKI · Post by **CONTIKI** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:06 pm

toofast3 wrote:and video killed the radio star

I SHOULD READ THROUGH THE THREAD BEFORE I POST

The Kneelo Lance Burkhart · Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:06 pm

RW wrote:
CONESTS KILLED KNEEBOARDING

..before that it was all freeform creative exploration.

What was- grabbing the rail and hanging on for dear life in big surf? Not that there is anything wrong with that- but only a few with that style can claim anything "creative" about their surfing. Most seem to use this argument as an excuse for why they only can go straight.

Smokin Rock · Post by **Smokin Rock** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:24 pm

FOOJ SPEAKS!
i like your new avatar. that was my expression yesterday as i peeled that damn tenticle off.

fooj · Post by **fooj** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:37 pm

Hey, tentacle testicle. I've always been around just lurking. This thread looks like it has some potential to explode, so I'm in, plus theres no surf.

As far as taking off big, grabbing a rail, and going "straight" I really see nothing wrong with that. Especially if you view kneeboarding as a metaphor for life. See how much fear you can endure and either quit or go back for more. Who cares what it looks like? My nugs can get bigger and it's not from a portugese man-o-war stinger. I fear less.

wolruss · Post by **wolruss** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:30 am

For a person who denigrates contests, RW, you certainly seem contestable.
I spent almost 30 years with the same attitude and since I have been involved with the Australian Circuit and the local WAKA club I've got to say that I don't think I have enjoyed my surfing more, I have met some great people and seen some mindblowing surfing and with the global effect that this site affects the world kneeboarding world....? I suppose it's how you approach it, I certainly don't have any pretences at being amongst the elite but I certainly enjoy surfing with, and against fellow kneeboarders as I'm not trying to outdo anyone but enjoy the whole event, being with like minded people and enjoying each others company........ (RW's a real person isn't he not just another of you yanks setting me up again ?)(just the 70's catching up with me in the form of paranoia) Without this site and the Contest circuit I wouldn't have met Bruce Hart, Rob Slater, Dave Parkes, Simon Farrer, Baden, and all the other guys that I have met, and ladies, I have had some great laughs and times with the whole contest arena - and yes, I have met some intense kneeboarders that seem totally wrapped up in being the best, but thats where they are at and thats cool with me......... you seem awfully intense about the whole contest thing RW.... CHILL man Chill out and enjoy what there is in the kneeboard world and if there is something that your not cool with....let it be and let it pass you over and enjoy all that is there to enjoy.......my god.. that was a flashback from the 70's........anyway thats my 2 1/2 cents worth (converted to american I think I'd end up owing).

Now lets see what hits the fan now ....aye boys

Cheers Wolruss

Gareth 2 · Post by **Gareth 2** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:51 am

Very well said Wolruss different strokes for different kneeboarders
the only thing destroying kneeboarding is negative voices like RW,s
we all get our thrills in different ways including kneeboarders be it in contests or free surfing

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:33 am

Hey Albert you out there

This is a prime time post for you pipe in.

Wolruss well said, I'm a Yank version of you, I've had so much fun @ our Gatherings, USA titles and then the Worlds titles this year were great. All because of this site.

I'm an average kneeboarder @ best, no illusions there , but being exposed to so many great Kneeboarders just in SoCal, makes for a huge list of insperational characters, that I can call my freinds and mentors by default! just surfing w/ them makes me want to be better and progress.
Look @ the progressive Board design we all share now it's awsome. I guess it's the glass half emty or full thing.

I don't know Maybe RW just has OFS

Dr. Bronner · Post by **Dr. Bronner** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:12 am

It's only the internet ...just the internet.

Sprocky · Post by **Sprocky** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:17 am

Hey Martin,
Actually this'll be the THIRD year they've had kneeboarding heats at the PB Summer Longboard Classic, I've got the '05 travel mug and '06 coffee cup to prove it.

Glad to hear it was postponed to Sept rather than cancelled. Know where I can get an entry form? Couldn't find one on the club website.

Stay wet,
Sprocky

ANDY WARHOL · Post by **ANDY WARHOL** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:41 am

KNEEBOARDING is like.... being kidnapped. And then sold into slavery.

Smokin Rock · Post by **Smokin Rock** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:04 pm

wow! how deep!
let me try..........
your posts are like chocolate milk......except no chocolate.....and no milk.
just a glass we can see right through.

now thats visionary!

ScottMac · Post by **ScottMac** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:27 pm