Re: Hardest Bails...
About ten years ago or so I took the SOL and his buddy out skiing and kneeboarding for the day. They had helped me with some home projects. I took my best friend out too. Well, the SOL in did very well as neither had done anything before on the water. His friend though provided the entertainment. Skiing was first. My friend gave the instructions, one of which was no matter what happens, don't let go of the rope. Well, you know how you fall forward when you learn how to ski? He fell backwards. Imagine now, he's still holding onto the rope skipping like a stone feet first, and we're on plane already. To this day, he hasn't had any children. Obviously not the sharpest knife in hte drawer. Next came the wakeboard. Same instructions. This turned out to be nothing short of hilarious. Doubtful my description is going to do it justice. Well, they had a problem getting up in the kneeling position so they just laid down and held the rope. This worked out well until we decided to do some maneuvering and hit some wakes, etc. The board was actually bouncing between the water and his belly. like a reed valve. He went upside down, sideways, you name it. Gotta give him credit, he held on the whole time. At the end of the day, this poor kid withstood so much abuse, the only spot that wasn't bruised was behind his left ear. This my friends is what you call fun!
Now, I take it much easier on the youngun's. The biggest thrill is trying to through the braver willing ones from the tube...it's kinda like bull riding!
