AJ's first board

du540 08-26-2005, 7:59 AM

I wanted to post this in a couple of places. One, to be sure Lyle saw it and, two, to hopefully inspire some of those parents out there who want to get their little ones out on the water having fun.

My son, AJ, and I would like to give a big THANK YOU to Lyle of Chrome Dome Industries for doing most of the work on this project.

We had an old Obrien Blunt 137 that Lyle trimmed down to a 99 and reshaped the tip and tail. We sealed it all up and AJ and I got the paints out.

We should be on the water very soon trying to break it in.

Here are some photos:

AJ and the "99" top

AJ and the "99" base

Another top shot

With bindings on the tramp

AJ with a lil Tail Grab

(Message edited by du540 on August 26, 2005)

fl_girl 08-26-2005, 8:10 AM

Ahhhh, he's so cute.

dahui 08-26-2005, 9:12 AM

Those graphics look the same as the new X-Star. He might be able to get a job with Mastercraft

(ladythump) · (ladythump) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-26-2005, 9:18 AM

that is soooo awesome. post pics on the water when you get some... pleeeeease!!!

socalgrl79 08-26-2005, 9:43 AM

He's absolutely adorable! Nice grab!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-26-2005, 9:46 AM

dude! check out how he's holding the handle close to his lead hip! booya!

(gmarkham1) · (gmarkham1) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 08-26-2005, 12:42 PM

sweet! Looks better then most board graphics out there... when he is all done with that board I should have a use for it....Can I be first in line to buy it?

du540 08-26-2005, 8:24 PM

gordon -

That's a good question. AJ and I have already talked about when he gets bigger and needs a bigger board that maybe we should pass it along to another lil boy or girl who wants to learn to ride too. Not sure, we may consider keeping it as a "keepsake" sort of thing.

If we don't keep it tho.....we won't make anyone BUY it, we'll give it away so that we can help another lil ripper get started.

(wakeslife) · (wakeslife) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 08-26-2005, 9:03 PM

Da Hui -

jayp 08-26-2005, 11:20 PM

That board looks like it turned out great! In the first picture "AJ and the "99" top " the board is almost as big as your boy.

Is he pumped to ride his new board?

I bet he gets up first time.

You will still be working on your toeside while he is throwing Tantrums.

(dudeman) · (dudeman) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 08-27-2005, 5:08 AM

Nice job AJ. I believe you've already found your calling.

du540 08-27-2005, 10:04 AM

Hey Jay,

Thanks, but what tha???? I've got my toeside. AJ will pass me soon enough tho..;)

jayp 08-27-2005, 2:17 PM

I know you got your toeside. Wish I did.

BTW, you missed the glass this morning.

Can't wait to see AJ ripping it up!

(toolfan) · (toolfan) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 08-27-2005, 3:21 PM

he already looks more comfortable than me.