Spence Watson Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I recently got interviewed by my local newspaper about my kites!!! http://www.spokesmanreview.com/local/story.asp?ID=211733 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syruss Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I recently got interviewed by my local newspaper about my kites!!!http://www.spokesmanreview.com/local/story.asp?ID=211733 Can you post that article, it looks like you have to have a registration to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant man Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 yea you have to log in post it so we can see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Watson Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 sorry about that. Here's a copy of the page. Cool kids: Titan sophomore flies high with acrobatic kite moves Spencer Watson, 15, a sophmore at University High School, is a stunt kite flier and competitor. (Jennifer LaRue) Favorites Movie: "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" TV show: "Heroes" Book: "The Hobbit" Food: shrimp Hangout: Spokane Civic Theatre Vacation spot: Long Beach, Wash. Jennifer Larue September 27, 2007 Fifteen-year-old Spencer Watson flies the friendly skies while staying on the ground. His favorite tricks include an axel, inverted hover and dive stop. He's a stunt kite flier and competitor. Watson, now a sophomore at University High School, attended his first Washington state International Kite Festival when he was 13 years old, and he was hooked on kite flying. "This year, I competed and placed three times," he said. He got some tips from other kite fliers, practiced and watched videos. Now, he competes with more experienced fliers. "Soon, I'll be in the master's league," he said. Watson owns three Revolution kites made for any wind speed and uses an 8-foot to 120-foot line. Prices of the kites range from $80 to $300 – money that he earns himself doing jobs around the house. You can see Watson's skills on YouTube ( ) as he performs synchronized kite-flying with iQuad, a group of Revolution team fliers."It's extremely complicated," he said. From a spectator's angle, it looks like a dance. Watson maintains a good grade-point average at U-Hi and is involved in theater. He has done shows with Spokane Children's Theater and Spokane Civic Theatre and is rehearsing the role of Shel in U-Hi's production of "Epic Proportions." Watson also enjoys juggling and hanging out with friends. He is considering a profession as a math teacher, but for now, he will fly. The age-old statement, "Go fly a kite," does not offend him, Watson says. "I never get bored with it. I can spend hours doing it," he said. Watson urges people his age to find something to do and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Awsome!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browndude3649 Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Well done. No that will spread the sport of kiting the right way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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