Administrators Horton Posted April 27, 2011 Administrators Share Posted April 27, 2011 Below answers the Question: Who the Hell is this Horton guy? I am John Horton, this is my website. When I ski, it looks like a big BallOfSpray. I run this place. Below is my bio. I post so you know that you know who you are dealing with. I first skied when I was 3 and come from a water skiing family. Until recently I was better known as Dr. Jack Horton’s son. My dad is the inventor of the man-made private ski lake and a legitimate water ski legend (Water Ski Hall Of Fame - Award of Distinction, many time National Champ, USAWS Board of Directors, US World Team Doctor, Sr Judge & Driver). In my younger days I was a somewhat promising 3 event skier. After college I quit skiing for about 5 years. After a radical career change, I came back to skiing to market CarbonFiber slalom fins. After the bottom fell out of the CarbonFins market I went on to organize and write the Independent Ski Tests for Water Ski Magazine 2006, 2007 & 2008. I am by no means the best skier on this forum & I do not pretend to be. I am all ears when the real MM guys have something to say and try to help less experienced skiers find good information. The below stats are really old because now I am old. The older I get, the better I was. 12 Time US National Competitor (Could be 11 times - not sure) US National Slalom, Trick and Jump Medalist* US National Overall Medalist ** Western Regional Slalom, Trick and Jump Champion* 5 Time Western Regional Overall Champion Western Regional Men 1 Trick Record Holder (1991 to 2006) Open Rated Jump** World Ranked top 50 for Jump* World Ranked top 100 for Tricks* Member National Champion NLU Ski Team 89-93 Moomba Masters Night Jump Competitor* Horton Lakes Ski School Instructor 85-93 * one or more times in the 80s and early 90s ** a bunch of times in the late 80s and early 90s (This is all old news but it shows that I am not just some crackpot) Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted April 28, 2011 Baller Share Posted April 28, 2011 Don't sell yourself short, Horton. Youa re most definitely a crackpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 28, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted April 28, 2011 Shane thinks he is funny but in reality he said something more important than what I said. What?!? This site is about fun. I am not afraid of making fun of myself and I make fun of a lot of the regulars. We keep it friendly and we help each other. No matter your level of skiing, you are welcome. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted April 29, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted April 29, 2011 Amateur rocketry and Nascar fan should also provide people with insight to your love of pyrotechnics. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 29, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted April 29, 2011 True... I miss rocketry. Those were good times with nerdy men (had to go back to skiing to find wife) I was a member of this group http://www.mdars.info/ Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted July 10, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 10, 2011 Don't let Horton fool ya, he is a much better skier than he scores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 10, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted July 10, 2011 I run 41 every night in my dreams Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 10, 2011 Author Administrators Share Posted July 10, 2011 By the way Dawg. I was coaching trick this weekend (please do not judge me - I know it is shamefull) - kid did not understand what I was saying so I got her in boat - Jammed my foot in her small binding (no soap) and went out on 41" HO trick. Heck I can still trick. Who knew! Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klinger Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 And I bet you had a blast too!!! That's why trick is still needed. Gets your mind off "Big Red" and those stupid little orange balls. I love all three, but trick is needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 17, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 17, 2014 Bump becuase .... more important that the fact that I had the best ski year of my life is the fact the I skied for NLU aka ULM Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2014 U Look Marvelous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted October 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 17, 2014 @Horton, When I looked at your bio, I didn't see 12 time national smart-ass champion. Something to be proud of for sure. Also, didn't you win the women's title twice?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 @Horton is a stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2014 @Razorskier1 i am pretty sure "not a crack pot" would be enough Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hey Horton I skied today on my old 9600 with a Horton Carbon fin, Signed No Less! Should I pull that baby off the ski and frame it?? (Talk about a crack pot!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 @RAWSki hold up we can get @Horton to sign carbon fins?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted October 18, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted October 18, 2014 @horton 'bout time you went back to the more realistic profile pic! That says more about "who the hell is this Horton guy" than anything else. For those that don't get it, you have to see the movie. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9QbdVe_w4o&feature=youtube_gdata_player Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 Best profile pic ever - looks just like @Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 @Horton -- just for you I stacked up some 35s today. 44 degree air, 52 degree water, 9mph crossing head-tail. First set 28 and eleven 32s. Sit in boat for 5 minutes to warm up. Then 32 and nine 35s second set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2014 I am so not worthy Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 18, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted October 18, 2014 That is some amazing skiing and incredible dedication to fitness and conditioning. Back to the "Good Reminder" thread posted earlier, this is the type of discussion that motivates me in the off-season and when recovering from injuries. I must also confess that I sometimes think of a segment from comedian Brian Regan's DVD where he discusses the "World's Strongest Man" competition. The line "let's see how many of these lead-filled grand pianos he can hurl into that third story window in 30 seconds" comes to mind here. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 Nice vid @Horton - you made slalom look fast even back then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller foxriverat Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 At the end of video where your jumping. The sound of the boat made me do a double take. I new that rumble sounded familiar. Sure enough was a sexy supra like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted October 18, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted October 18, 2014 My only claim to fame is beating the BallofHair at the Atlanta ProAm. Would have been pointless without his Galactic Leader notoriety here on BOS. +1 for @Bruce_Butterfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 It looked like this when I got back to the lake. Skied two more sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted October 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2014 ...so well over 160 more balls today. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2014 @Razorskier1 That's what my lake looked like too. Of course I only skied one set of 8 not so great passes. Beautiful Day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2014 Ya. Ran 38 this afternoon too. It's all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hey @Razorskier1 this thread is about me. .. 2 @ 39 today in tournament stoked! Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2014 Nice skiing @Horton! What ski are you riding now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 19, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2014 Warp Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2014 Me...me...me... So out of tune! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted October 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2014 Nice shot and skiing @Razorskier1. Anyone else still have their boat in on your lake?? I am holding out for one or two more days in MI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted October 19, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2014 @RAWSki Still a couple of boats in but they aren't moving much. Highs forecast in mid 60s all next week. Plan to keep it in until the 10 day forecast turns for the worst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted October 20, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted October 20, 2014 I watched a few ladies watch the @Horton video and they all said, "look at how cute he used to be with his short hair". They also did not recognize him with cheeks that dont look like Mr Peabody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 20, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2014 Chick's dig the hair Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2014 One of Mr. Peabody's ( @Horton ) old teammates from his NLU days told me some good stories I'm holding onto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 20, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2014 @MattP can ban you Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted October 20, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted October 20, 2014 @MattP Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2014 @MattP Grasshopper, One only reach top bottom first. I.E. Only man if @Horton ban! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 21, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2014 I have heard them ALL! Let em rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 21, 2014 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2014 @horton @ms @thager @skidawg I never said they were bad stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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