Old MS Accout Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Is anyone going to ski any 55k at the events? which ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 I work in the airline industry and my feeling is that Oil above 120 a barrel will really put the crimps on cheap fares. On top of that, most of the airlines are now charging 50.00 RT for checking that second bag. Pretty tough to go somewhere and hold it to 1 bag under 50lbs. If you drive, you will go broke and you need another day or 2 of VAC. Toss in the price hike for a nice hotel, (non rat infested) tourney fees and the like and you have the price of a new Monza.    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 MS - you bring up a painful subject for those of us who scheduled (and priced) our tournaments back in November / December time frame. If the price continues to rise, it will have a dramatic impact on tournament revenues. I know some sites are considering a "fuel surcharge" for each entry. At this point, my tournament if full but I would consider going to 2 rounds and lower the price $10 for each event rather than instituting a surcharge. As a side note, by driving my daughter's Honda Civic to Ski Ranch later this month instead of my SS, it will save $60 in fuel costs. That's almost an entry fee! I also see this impacting Nationals. Many of us who are "contributors" (i.e. don't stand a chance at the podium) may pass on this one. This will have a trickle-down impact on Regional tournaments as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I was wondering if "Ski Ranch" is Sunset Ski Ranch in California as I will be there later this month? KG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director Darwin Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 No - Ski Ranch in Covington, Louisiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roda Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Just trade in that van for a moped!  http://www.imcdb.org/images/027/699.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 I live about 1.5 hours from the mainstream twin cities waterskiers. I have a June 21, 3 round slalom tourney that we traditionaly get filled up very early. So far I only have 3 entries. If I cant get my sanction fees and gas covered, I will have to bag it. strange thing is, 1 of my 3 entries is from Winnipeg, Canada. They have a strong dollar up there now.    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted May 7, 2008 Baller Share Posted May 7, 2008 I just ordered my plane tickets yesterday - I'm going to down to hang out and maybe shoot some video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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