Kneeboarders age today?

Huntington State · Post by **Huntington State** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:50 pm

Just curious...since the sport was really popular when I was growing up 1972-1985...then faded...whats the age of a kneeboarder out there today..
I'm thinking 45-55...and maybe 18-25....if its on a come back

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:05 pm

You've got it pretty right. I'm 52 going on 17.

red · Post by **red** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:09 pm

Biggest age group at the Phillip Island Pro (the hardest kneeboard contest in the world) were the grand masters (45-50) and the veterans (50+). Bothe had 5 heats of 4 (plus a couple of extras)

The open finals had 1 vet and the semis 1 grand master, so the "kids" are stepping up to the mark at last (actually almost all are over 30 - kneeboarding is probably the only sport where you can still be the grom at 30). But there were only 12 competitors under 25 at the comp.

dua anjing · Post by **dua anjing** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:42 pm

[quote="red"].....(actually almost all are over 30 - kneeboarding is probably the only sport where you can still be the grom at 30). ...../quote]

err try 50..damn birthdays !

Bill F · Post by **Bill F** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:50 pm

I'm 54..still surf pretty good but, I walk like an old man afterwards.Still enjoy getting barrelled.....NOT DONE YET!!

maxb · Post by **maxb** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:07 pm

I'll be 47 in a couple of weeks ,and on those rare days at the wedge I feel like an old man in the water. All the bodyboarders know me as the old man, or the Plumber because I show up on week days in my work truck. Actually I'm one of the younger guys

Man that sucks

Max

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:13 pm

Fifty is the new twenty one and 69 still rules

Mark Ramirez · Post by **Mark Ramirez** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:11 pm

I'll be 55 in 2 weeks. I still feel like the knees can go for alot more years. Now, all I gotta do is get rid of this stupid job so I can surf more.

69 will always rule gumby!

KneeBumps · Post by **KneeBumps** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:43 pm

57 going on 18

Just keep charging it

Kauaikneelo · Post by **Kauaikneelo** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:28 pm

fitty-two and still put the 30 somethings to shame working on the farm

, but in the water they last longer

, but thank goodness still not in the sack!!

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:48 pm

Oh to be 55 again

flaps · Post by **flaps** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:38 pm

58 goin' on 17 here...gave those kids a run for their money today though!

Kneeboarding since '71...still like a dog chasing a ball, can't get out there fast enough...

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:41 pm

55, and.....er, what topic were we discussing?

capesurf · Post by **capesurf** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:01 pm

61 and going strong

wolruss · Post by **wolruss** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:14 pm

We talking inches or years ???? 54 and a half

and still able to count. Will back Red up in saying Phillip Island being one of the hardest comps to win, but one of the best experiences.
Cheers to all that I met on the Isle.

Cheers Wolruss