Horton , 34 @ 15off cold

[thager]

I was thinking we should amp up the pressure for Mr. Horton to attempt to run 15 off cold, no practice, with all the other limitations mentioned in a different thread and he should do it in his first round of an upcoming tournament. Make it a poll with donations to a legit charity of his choice or to fund Ball of Spray operations. Personally, my $1 says he's going down at 2 ball! Anyone ?

[Horton]

crap

[MattP]

I will handle all the $ and set up the betting. Let the games begin. Better yet he has to start at long line...

[thager]

I think he could run it 99 out of 100 blindfolded. Just not this one time. Bet would be part of the poll. Either way he wins. Enough bet against him who knows? The power of suggestion can be very strong in the subconscious! Paying attention JTH ?

[Chef23]

I think he runs this no problem. I can't see any way he misses 34/15 unless he misses the entrance gates because his timing is off.

[Wish]

oooooohh timing.......gates.......timing.......gates........dont mess up........timing.....gates...

 

ya that'll get into his head.

[Horton]

I will not cheat.

 

I say all the money goes to the "Prevent Cancer Foundation" http://skierpalooza.com/?p=150

 

[MattP]

Why not feed the college kid fund? Ok... I will settle to give it to cancer...

[Horton]

What are the exact rules? 15 off 34 mph. No practice or warm-up. Is that it?

 

I am going to need to see some pledges http://skierpalooza.com/digidonatepcf/donate.php

 

 

[Dusty]

Re: the Prevent Cancer Foundation- I read that some compound or ingredient in beer may help to prevent cancer. Many of us are taking 'prophylactic' measures as a 'control' group... Even before I found out, I just KNEW it had to be true...

[Laz]

$5 says @Horton will fall OTF at the gates. Shortline skiers have no appreciation for the 15 and 22' off bump.

[Horton]

Ok I am taking all bets but if you guys lose you will donate. If I lose I will donate the total. Who is going to keep track. @MattP ?

[skibug]

SInce you brought up the rules....

I say we add a new rope (not prestretched) to the mix

You have to go through the entrance gates

It has to be behind an MC197 TT 2009 - 2012 for maximum bumpage!!

What ski are you going to ride?

 

Either way, I am in for $25 that 2 ball gets him. Win or lose, it goes to the cause.

[thager]

I'm in for $25. As far as rules a new (not prestretched) rope was part of the mix. What other thread was that? ZO was in there too I think.

[Jody_Seal]

15 off is to easy for a guy like Horton! up the anti and bet to go out long line at 36 mph!!!

[thager]

@ Jody Seal I agree, that would be much tougher and he definitely couldn't possibly run both.

[Horton]

No. the bet is for 15 off 34. I will explore other rope lengths and speeds after the cold 34/15. Yes there will be video

[crashman]

I say we get a whole bunch of you short liners and have you run 15 off 34. edit some side by side videos, then debate and vote on who has the best body position. It will be fun and educational to read the banter.

[thager]

Come on guys we need more bets. Horton needs more pressure!!!

[Jody_Seal]

I am not betting on girls speed -15!!

Make it mans speed and long line I got a dollar!

[jlittle]

Gotta go with the other on this. 55k-18.25m is too easy. Or rather the odds for "the house" would be much better @ 58k-23m. There's a reason @Horton took the bet without much fanfare.

[thager]

It's for charity so doesn't matter. Oh so funny when he blows it.

[MattP]

I say it needs to be in the first tournament if te year do if for some reason @Horton blows out around 2 ball it will be in the record book.

[Horton]

@MattP that is a good idea but by then everyone will have forgotten about this.

[MattP]

@Horton when is the first one on the west side?

[Jody_Seal]

If he comes to Callaway this year I will set the stage!! Long line 36 on Robin Lake. After a texture pass by the boat.

[Horton]

I do not think I can make the Masters this year. We will see...

[MattP]

@jody he is already making excuses. By I will take you up for just 1 pass down Robin Lake!

[matthewbrown]

two handed, and without the goggles--$20 says you miss it *disclaimer-must still have beer/scotch gut

[Horton]

Two handed.... that might be an issue.

[matthewbrown]

The whole thing might be an issue, two handed is the icing on top...$20 for a good cause, you can do it.

[Horton]

Shit

[MattP]

If I can do it 2hamded at 36 the ballot hair can at 34

[The_MS]

No practice ever prior to doing it. We need a scout to make sure he is not practicing.

[thager]

@ MS Why aren't you skiing?

 

[Roger]

I had not even tried 15 off in a decade when we last hosted Nationals. Several of us were given the Nationals tow ropes and asked to stretch them. It felt kind of goofy, but I was able to run 15 and 22 (I normally start at 28) ok. I'm sure Horton would run the pass just fine.

[skimom]

Can I judge the gates :)

 

[matthewbrown]

@horton you are history if you let Richelle judge your gates!

 

[Horton]

I go between the balls

[RichardDoane]

@horton Canyon Lake event May 19, Memorial Day @ Broho May 26, or the BOS @ Paradise June 2, pick your tourney and run the 34-15, no big deal for the ballofhairskier, but I'm in for $25. for the cause, just make sure the video is running....

[Horton]

think I am just going to get out the video this weekend if the weather allows.

[Chuck_Dickey]

I'm in for the charitable cause for $20

[thager]

Horton go biff @ 2.

[RichardDoane]

he's gonna bite off too much, sink deep at the 2 ball, pop the handle and do the dreaded "sinky", while muttering something we can't repeat.........

[thager]

Ball o furry!

[6balls]

I would be more worried about my start gates than anything. My money is on the Ball o Spray...how do I bet? If concerned about the gates, my guess at that speed/rope length Horton can go thru the gates riding behind the boat, pull out to 1 ball and run it. The danger is pulling too long/hard and ending up on the shore of a narrow tourney lake.

[MattP]

Don't worry I'm keeping track. Either post here or shoot me an email or message

[6balls]

$20 on Horton.

[thager]

Win or lose, a good cause! Even a buck helps. Come on people!!!

[Laz]

Okay, I'm in for $20 (Canadian).