Get the Kids out on the water.

bkhallpass wrote: 66Skylark wrote: Those are great pictures Keith! I wish I had a boom… This is the first summer Makayla has been brave enough to try skiing. I bought a U-shaped ski trainer, thinking that would be easiest for her. We were on vacation a couple of weeks ago and tried the ski a few times, but she’s having a little trouble getting up. (She wants to keep her legs straight. She denies it, but I think she closes her eyes.) I tried to coach her, but – as you can imagine – it is difficult when she is so far behind the boat. A couple of snoots full of water and she lost interest. On a side note… My father, who is almost 70, got up on my combo skies a couple of weeks ago. That was pretty awesome!Kyle I don't know if you have a swim platform on that Skylark. The easiest way I have found to get them started on the ski skimmer (absent a boom) is to stand on the platform in the bindings. Put the boat in idle, and slip them off the platform. Not sure how young your kid is, but for the kids who are only 40 or 50 lbs, you don't have to go more than 4 or 5 MPH. hold the front of the board up with the rope until they are off the platform and on plane. BKH

Hi Brian,

We were trying to get her up behind the 176 which does have a platform. Makayla is 8 and a little under 60lbs.

I’ll have to try your trick next time.

Thanks for the tip!

Kyle

66Skylark wrote: Those are great pictures Keith! I wish I had a boom… This is the first summer Makayla has been brave enough to try skiing. I bought a U-shaped ski trainer, thinking that would be easiest for her. We were on vacation a couple of weeks ago and tried the ski a few times, but she’s having a little trouble getting up. (She wants to keep her legs straight. She denies it, but I think she closes her eyes.) I tried to coach her, but – as you can imagine – it is difficult when she is so far behind the boat. A couple of snoots full of water and she lost interest. On a side note… My father, who is almost 70, got up on my combo skies a couple of weeks ago. That was pretty awesome!Kyle

I don't know if you have a swim platform on that Skylark. The easiest way I have found to get them started on the ski skimmer (absent a boom) is to stand on the platform in the bindings. Put the boat in idle, and slip them off the platform. Not sure how young your kid is, but for the kids who are only 40 or 50 lbs, you don't have to go more than 4 or 5 MPH. hold the front of the board up with the rope until they are off the platform and on plane. BKH

don't get me started on the tube. in a moment of weakness I bought a new one earlier this year, since our old one gave up the ghost. At times it is the only thing they want to do. I would rather them ski, foot or wakeboard any time, than tube.

Those are great pictures Keith!

I wish I had a boom… This is the first summer Makayla has been brave enough to try skiing. I bought a U-shaped ski trainer, thinking that would be easiest for her. We were on vacation a couple of weeks ago and tried the ski a few times, but she’s having a little trouble getting up. (She wants to keep her legs straight. She denies it, but I think she closes her eyes.)

I tried to coach her, but – as you can imagine – it is difficult when she is so far behind the boat. A couple of snoots full of water and she lost interest.

On a side note… My father, who is almost 70, got up on my combo skies a couple of weeks ago. That was pretty awesome!

Kyle

Hey Guys,
I joined the fun this summer with my 7 and 5 yr. olds. Here are a few photos from last weekend.

Evelyn, age 7:


Noah, age 5:


-Keith

LakeBoy wrote: Whay to knock it down with the kid. no headpackers either. good barefooting water you got there!

Educate me, haven't heard the term "headpackers" before.
That was the best water I've ever seen on that lake. There was glass anywhere you went. A weekday w/ overcast threatening weather so only a handful of boats and no wind. It was very hard to call an end to the day.

Can't beat the smile on your son's face. Few things make you feel better than seeing that.

Terp wrote: Could very well be the thrill of my lifetime. Definitely up there w/ my first solo. Skiing w/ my daughter.

Whay to knock it down with the kid. no headpackers either. good barefooting water you got there!

Haven't been on here for a while, but thought I'd post this one of Matthew at the wheel. He loves the boat - it's a 30 mile drive to the marina and the whole way it's "boat, Massyou, drive".

Katy and I got married at the end of June as well. We had the reception at a hotel by the lake so managed to go wakeboarding on our wedding day.

What a difference a year makes. Both wakeboard, both now slalom, girl is up on one trick ski and learning and now footin' ages 11 & 8

Very nice, I'm working with my girlfriends kids now. I ordered a EZ Footer yesterday to help out with the learning curve.

Could very well be the thrill of my lifetime. Definitely up there w/ my first solo.

Skiing w/ my daughter.

One of the best things I ever did for my kids was get them on the water and teach them to ski.

Got the kids on the water for one last barefoot set before the season ends.

Kid's go Foot

We like old school around here...unfortunately these boats are all long gone. Although I think my brother still has his mid 50s vintage 7.5 hp Evinrude that our Grandfather gave him around some place.

(a repeat video post...originally in BKHs first boats thread)

some old family boats

Excellent Sean. Like to see that old hardware being used. A reminder of the simpler days.