Comments on: Kite Surfing – Looks Like Fun But What About The Kids?

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:37:30 +0000

HI I know this post is a bit old now, but I am a kitesurfer and I have one on the way, and have lots of friends who kite and have kids too. I dont think you need to give up everything for them, just set aside some time – not all of your weekend of course! I am lucky enough that I live close to the beach, so kiting takes me 30mins to go there and get ready, intense kite for 30-40 mins then 30 mins back home. So I am probably done in under 2 hours. Mind you this is theoretical at the moment and I am sure my wife will have her opinion too!

By: richard

richard — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:25:32 +0000

it looks to me like kitesurfing could be fun,if you are single or married with no kids. i was once single ;married and had no kids.
then came the kids and guess what ?i still did the things i loved to do.
i took the kids with me about all the time .thay loved swimming,camping and hunting,ect
the kids grew up had children also along with my children and there kids we still did all trhe things i loved to do.
none of them ever got in any serious trouble thay are not perfect but are good kids.
now i am disabled and cant do the things i loved to do by myself .
guess what ,now my kids will take me out i can fish with the .i can camp with them but i cant go hunting anymore.
what i am saying now that you have kids give kite surffing up for the kids unless thay like to go watch you.
do a lot of things the kids like to do.
THAY WILL REMEMBER IT WHEN YOU ARE OLD AND CANT DO MUCH ON YOUR OWN ANYMORE.
BELIEVE ME YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU PUT THE KIDS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST I AM

RESPECTIFULY RICHARD

By: Bill Walseth

Bill Walseth — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:57:34 +0000

While I can’t help with the child-care arrangements, I can help you find over 150 kiting spots here in Ontario, all overlaid with wind info, so you know when to ride.

Kiting is very demanding on your time, and you need to know when to ride to get the most of your precious “me” time, when you can get it.

Expect to pay $200o for gear initially, plus $500 in lessons. Most kiters in Ontario have at least 2 kites ($1,000 each) + board ($500), plus dry suits ($250), harness ($150).

http://localkitespots.com/kitesurfing/Ontario

You may consider snow kiting to start, less investment in equipment, and you can pull your kids in a sled for a never ending sleigh ride…

Good luck.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:37:24 +0000

Shevy, I play hockey once a week so maybe I shouldn’t complain too much.

By: Shevy

Shevy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:02:39 +0000

How old? I’m 51 and my youngest is turning 7. I don’t have a lot of interest in daredevil activities, but I did go white-water rafting before I got pregnant with her and loved it. I’d like to do it again once or twice a year, starting maybe next summer.

And I want to go back to doing swords. I think Dear Child can start next year or the year after (she’s interested; I wouldn’t put her into it otherwise). As for what I do with her when I go out, my situation is that we all share a house with my eldest daughter and her family, so she just hangs out with her sister and brother-in-law and nieces. Or she does something with my Hubby.

I’ve never liked going out much when I had a nursing baby or toddler but once they’re preschool age I think one date night a week is good for a couple and one class or something per week each is fine. Besides, by then the kids usually want to do ballet or swimming or soccer or something. Why can’t everyone have one thing they take part in? Assuming you can afford it, of course. I’m putting off the swords until the financial situation is better, though nothing on earth could convince my Hubby to drop playing hockey weekly for about half the year.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:20:12 +0000

CC – yes, they do grow up fast. My big concern (which is a bit selfish I’ll admit) is that I’m an “old” parent so by the time they are 10+ and more independent I might not be able to do some of the things I’d like to do.

KenyaTykoon – Good point about the cost – I suspect the board/sailing/wetsuit might be a few bucks.

By: kenyantykoon

kenyantykoon — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:20:17 +0000

this seems to be unbelievably fun. it is a sport that i will definitely take up in the near future- along with bungee jumping and skydiving. I dont have kids but the problem is that i am a little pressed for cash- at least as at this particular moment

By: Canadian Capitalist

Canadian Capitalist — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:36:10 +0000

My weekends are spoken for. As Mike points out, my spouse looks after the kids during the workweek and I would consider it terribly unfair (not to mention, the guilt factor would prevent me from enjoying) to take off for some activity over the weekend.

But then again, kids grow up so fast and in a few years, I can take all of them along to whatever “adventure” I’m planning. I don’t think the loss of freedom is such a loss after all.

By: Four Pillars

Four Pillars — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:44:52 +0000

Guinness – that’s a great idea. Ironically I might be going home sick today…because I am.

Kathryn – I have two toddlers. I’m pretty sure they can’t do kite surfing. Great idea about getting a group of people though.

Alexandra – Lol – sounds like my life. We should hang out.

I really enjoy spending time with my kids on the weekend but I just wish it didn’t have to be the entire weekend.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:28:18 +0000

I have a two-year old, and my “fun” life is pretty much over. I guess that’s the price you have to pay if you want visitors in the retirement home. And that’s not even guaranteed .

In about five years we’re going to be sending her to overnight camp, and then we’ll start doing the things we used to do again. In the meantime it’s pretty much toddler-oriented fun – all the time.

When we can, we get a babysitter on Saturday nights and go out for dinner together.