TomD Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Background: man-made lake (lake 1), 4-5 ft deep, 1 of 3 interconnected lakes, had blue dye added this summer for the first time in a while, had copper sulfate added for algae. Has anyone experienced the feel of the lake water changing drastically over a short period of time. It went from feeling normal to feeling like it wants to grab your ski, especially on the pull-out for the gate and the turn-in to the gate. The ski “walks” like crazy if you are going straight on a flat ski (like at the end of a pass). None of this was happening 10 days ago. I heard this problem affected lake 2 a while ago. No idea if it’s back to normal yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted September 7, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2011 Tom, It definitely has not resolved back to normal yet. I think it's a touch better, but not all the way back. I just took a lunch set and basically to me it feels like I am skiing on ice. Both Mike K. and I agreed that if you ski very connected to the rope and can maintain really good position on your ski back to the handle, that you can ski Ok, but there is very little room for error. On Monday I seriously could not even run 32. Today I ran a decent 32 and had a good start at 35, but the ski did the grab thing at 2 and that was it. Just in case anyone out there thinks this is just in our heads, this is happening to everyone to a man (or woman), no exceptions. Something very funky going on. They are putting another bag of copper sulfate in tomorrow morning, so we'll see if it improves further. I was skiing without my wing today. Next set on Friday I will ski with my wing and some extra wing angle to see if I can keep more ski in the water. Feel like sanding my bevels to make the ski ride deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Not_The_Pug Posted September 7, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2011 Jim & Tom, Keep us posted on how the water is changing. Skied last week and it felt really weird (Steph said same thing), but thought it was because I was on a new ski. By the way Jim, I just got an S2 today, going to the lake tonight to give it a run. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted September 7, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hey Kevin. Let me know how the S2 goes. Tried the A2 on Monday and wasn't excited about it, but the way the lake is skiing right now, it's not the best time to be testing skis. Would like to try your S2 if that's OK. OB - haven't you heard the old saying "better skiing through chemistry"? Aren't the fish (grass carp?) more for weed control? We think this is just a build-up of algae in the water. No weed issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted September 7, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2011 Our lake has a ton of carp in it anyway. They must not be the algae-eatin' kind. We have a large goose and duck population, too. I don't know what they do other than s__t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted September 7, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted September 7, 2011 If your lake is outside Sacramento, I skied it three weeks ago and loved it. I skied a lake this weekend in Pennsylvania that skied differently Friday night (way fast) than it did Saturday or Sunday (ski really set in and skied slow). I was not the only skier to notice the difference. One thought was that on Friday all the algae was on top, but by the time we skied an Saturday (after tricks and all the juniors) the lake had been stirred up enough to "mix the algae back in". Is this possible? Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted September 7, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted September 7, 2011 And the water tasted like chicken soup, although I am pretty sure that was by accident. Maybe they could add noodles. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Not_The_Pug Posted September 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2011 Jim, Took one set on the S2 last night. It is really nice. I just ran it stock, was over turning a little, so need to move the fin this weekend and see what it does. You are welcome to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted September 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2011 Cool - thanks. Saturday or are you going to Diablo? PO or Lake 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodltg2 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I skied the worst I think in a long time on Sunday, I almost decided to hang it up!!! Havn't skied but maybe 5 sets all year , so I pretty much blame it on that, but now I can blame the water too : )... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ThePantsManCan Posted September 8, 2011 Members Share Posted September 8, 2011 Lp, what lake in PA did you ski? I am in PA as well and have no access to a slalom course. Not going to Pittsburg anytime soon either. Sorry to threadjack. Now back to your normally scheduled program... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Not_The_Pug Posted September 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2011 Jim, Right now it looks like P.O. or Lake 1 in the afternoon. Steph said I need to work on the house instead of driving down to Diablo. Will also be at P.O. all day Sunday if you guys want to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted September 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2011 we will be going out after 2 PM on Sat. Going to Diablo on Sunday (kids insisted). What is this "work on the house" thing that you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted September 8, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted September 8, 2011 TPMC: email me at wilkins at northnet dot org and I'll fill you in. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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