Capt Slog Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm 52. As Pinky says, I never feel that age, especially when I'm flying. However, the nest day I sometimes I feel like I'm 80+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 47. Just started, I brought a Super 10 for my happy birthday to me present, then another, then another, . . . .e.t.c, I guess you know the story from there. I am now learning to Land board with a few Methods and I will try bugging and surfing. I can't remember having so much fun, also whilst doing so, have met a great bunch of lads. Have made a few close turf inspections but I am thoroughly enjoying being out in the open air, wish I had started 20 years ago> Muscle ache? I think my cheeks are the worst as I constantly have a huge grin when flying, looking something like =->. Thanks to all the members of the forum who have offered advice, the forum is a thoroughly good source of information and help. Only one small problem, when I'm at work I find myself looking out side at any trees and get depressed when it's good wind and I'm stuck inside. Looking forward to retirement !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 41 and acting like a 2 year old on a daily basis !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
network.ned Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 40 in February but permanently 18 in my head. Flying and buggying for nearly 15 years and still loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand-Yeti Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm over 40 & heading for 2 X 40. Does that count for twice? Been buggying over 10 years and still get the adrenalin flowing once in a while. Still going strong & regularly run the Half Pipe (pic below). http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Sand-Yeti/Buggying%20pics/6_5Dave01.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bex Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm well n truly there, after flying I ache in places I didn't know existed on the human body, but like everyone else loving it, just wish I could get out more but ... "With age comes great responsability Grasshopper"......See I am old I remember that !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand-Yeti Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm well n truly there, after flying I ache in places I didn't know existed on the human body, but like everyone else loving it, just wish I could get out more but ... "With age comes great responsability Grasshopper"......See I am old I remember that !!!!! Ah! so that's what I've been doing wrong all these years. I'm totally irresponsible, which has prevented me from growing up. I swim every day for 30 mins, buggy every week except when I have badly broken bones. I might be tired after a session especially in summer when temps sit in the upper 40's but my below 40 buggy mates are always more knackered than me. Aged pain is all in the mind except when my physiotherapist works agressively on my recent titanium wrist repair. I think she really enjoys hurting me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 well boys i think the count is 23 now, a few more and we can plan a reverlution lol, tenis elbow is stopping me getting out at the mo, but gettin the cortazone injections on monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squarehead666 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Yup, I'm past the forty mark too.....F**k knows how that happened, but there you go! All the best Andy S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprino Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 well boys i think the count is 23 now, a few more and we can plan a reverlution lol, tenis elbow is stopping me getting out at the mo, but gettin the cortazone injections on monday. Just be careful on your little revolution, don't want you putting your backs out *runs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleMonkey Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 save a spot for me, i'll join your revolution in about 5 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festa Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 hips are a bugger problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Sand-Yeti Excellent picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishsurfer Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 count me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franz2000 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 43 in a months time,still feel 33,fly safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand-Yeti Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Sand-Yeti Excellent picture. Well thanks Capt. Chaos. The Mrs shot that from her Razor (800cc Polaris dune buggy). It just goes to show that you are never too old to enjoy the countryside even if it's just a pile of sand hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillside Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 41 and acting like a 2 year old on a daily basis !!!!! Would that be wetting yourself and falling over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taunton Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 All these bastards that are 40 sumfin and feel 21.... just coming up to 45 and my ankles grind, my hips are going, I have to wear glasses now, and Ive turned into my dad:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymustard Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Us over 50's should have our own club, don't want any of those 40-something, whippersnappers spoiling our fun! I've started reading my mum's Daily Fascist and saying "Yes, they should hand out prison sentences to litterers and the owners of dogs who foul the pavement", and i almost agreed with David 'shiny face' Cameron the other day. BTW I took up kiting at 46, so yes, it probably was a mid-life crisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 looks like weve got a rite tribe, the steroid n cortazone injection was ok till 5hrs after, still carnt use mi arm yet n its 2 days down the line. and of course the winds is blowin like a guden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay586 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Be 40 in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flylite56 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Is it ok if i post on here twice ? Well i think i posted on here before , That lack of memory could be age related tho, I too only started kiting a few years ago at the tender age of 53 , and that progressed to landboarding ,Some people seem to think that with age comes wisdom , well if it does why the bloody hell did i buy a flexi sabre mk 2 , and regulary try to beat myself to a pulp with it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymustard Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Is it ok if i post on here twice ? Well i think i posted on here before , That lack of memory could be age related tho, I too only started kiting a few years ago at the tender age of 53 , and that progressed to landboarding ,Some people seem to think that with age comes wisdom , well if it does why the bloody hell did i buy a flexi sabre mk 2 , and regulary try to beat myself to a pulp with it ???Or have someone else beat you to a pulp - or bits of you anyways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltweb Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) I find it hard to believe but I'm 56.....and I've been buggying since 1993 pre-BBC, then BBC & Berrow the glorious years, very few bans. Then after 2000 all the Elf & Safty sh*t came in, Council bans...you name it. Many folks I know shifted to kitesurfing because they just got fed up with all. I stayed with PKA, then SuperCup, then things went quiet. There are far less organised powerkite events now than 10yrs ago but many reasons, one being cost of living! I'm looking forward to meeting loads of "old" friends next year at NABX 2012, Ivanpah, USA. Whooooppppeee! Steve Walt Webb BBC No: 79 Edited August 27, 2011 by waltweb forgot info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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