Horton , 34 @ 15off cold

[thager]

Alright!!! Let's put some more pressure on the "Sphere o' Fuzz".

[thager]

Yes, I'm really tired and acting Hortoney. Mr. Horton- Don't even think about blowing a super easy pass @ 2 ball. Good night!

[Chuck_Dickey]

Ok, let's be clear about this Are you betting he will or won't make it?

 

I say he will for $20.

[Horton]

Ok this is getting silly. My attempt has been delayed for a week so US GEAR the Official Sponsor of the "34 @ 15off cold Challenge" can get me a special rope.

 

I swear on Dave Smart's life that I will not ski any line lengths longer that 28 off until between now that the official "34 @ 15off cold" attempt.

[thager]

Silly is what this is all about! So the mental harassment continues eh Wimpy?? I'll see if I can come up with another hundred or so things for you to think about in the mean time.

[thager]

@ Chuck Dickey. Actually I'm against him. If he runs it I'm out 20.00$

If he blows it he says he pays the charity. See Hortons quote below.

 

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 ?

[Horton]

Never said I was smart

[thager]

Amen Brotha!!!

[MattP]

Right now the total is only $160. Come on Ballers step up it's for a good cause!

[igkya]

I'm in for $20 that he does not run it.

[Ali]

I am only willing to put in to the pot if Horton heads off the dock at beginner speed. 46kmh@18.25! I tried it recently to understand how I should help my wife when I am trying to coach. Wasn't pretty.

 

cheers

Ali

[Horton]

@Ali I need to do the 15 off 34 mph first. Then I am sure I will waste a whole ride faster and slower for you viewing pleasure.

 

As usual I am more entertaining than good.

[Razorskier1]

@MattP -- Put me in for $20. @Ali -- I should try that slow speed 15 off since that is where my wife skis too. Might have to try the 15 off at 28, 30 and 32 this year to see if it helps my coaching!

[thager]

Oh Horton! Oh Horton! 2 ball is waiting to trip you up!!! Doubt and uncertainty are creeping into your head. At least if it can get past that dang hair! Think of all the dumb things that can happen.

MISS the GATE, FALL, MISS the HANDLE, OTF, OVERTURN, POP the HANDLE, BIFF

 

[Horton]

@Thager I am calm as a cool summer breeze

[MattP]

@Horton have you picked a date when you are going to try and not over turn 2 ball and fall?

[Wish]

Do it at Skierpalooza. Lots of Baller's to whitness. And taunt.

[Horton]

This weekend if possible

[MattP]

Up to $200 @Horton is just trying to save his wallet. Come on people you can donate just a dollar it all helps and goes to a good cause

[tsixam]

Count me in MattP! I´ll be glad to donate $ 20 for a good cause. I´ll donate even if Horton makes it or not. But I would like to see the video.

Tsixam

 

[MattP]

Sounds good! I just had a friend get home from the hospital today who's 20 as had a quarter size melonoma removed from the top of her head.

[Not_The_Pug]

@MattP,

 

Count me in for $20. Either way it is a good cause. Video of Horton should be entertaining also!

 

Kevin

[Steven_Haines]

I'm in for 20 whether he runs it or not. My guess is that he lean locks it thru the gates and augers

[RichardDoane]

I'll throw in an extra $50 if he gets a decent haircut prior.......

[thager]

JTH,

 

Put the rope at 15 off @ 34 just for chuckles tonight. I usually start at 22. Piece of cake. NOT!!!! Out the front going to three ball into the weeds near shore, Have fun! Don't give it a thought. Calm as a cool summer breeze. Yah right!!!! Can't wait for the butterflies? Rubber legs, dry heaves and thirsty mouth?? HaHaHaHa Ha Ha Ha Ha Haaaaaaa!!!!!

OK, that was creepy!! Good luck!!!!

[Horton]

My rope starts at 28. I when my new rope from US Gear gets here I will turn on the video camera and that will be there first and last time I think about it.

 

You can not freak me out unless you raise the stakes. Lets say You sweetened the pot by $200...

[RichardDoane]

I'll bet we could get $200 in additional donations if you'd run the video camera while Gallagher gives you a haircut, I know I'll throw in to see the BallofHair after a #4 buzz cut

[Horton]

Not going to happen. Maybe it should but no

[RichardDoane]

without all that "hair drag", you might be more apt to run that 34-15 opener.....

[thager]

Sorry Horton, I'm not made out of money. Thought of a rusty tuna can while I sleep scares me. I'd be more worried about the ego if ya biff it!

 

 

[Horton]

I am a little worried about the gates

[skidawg]

with your late 1 hander, you should be afraid, very afraid

[MattP]

Turn early and turn offten! Wait... Never mind vote early vote offten. Can you even 1 hand gate 15 off?

[6balls]

C'mon @Horton, you should be able to ride behind the boat thru the gates, bust out to one ball and run it.

I think on Gordon Rathbun's slalom w/Andy he rides behind the boat thru the gates at 38 and runs it. Sick!

[thager]

@ Horton So many things too think about! Such an easy run. Horton's subconscious will find a way to screw it up. Only 3 days to go??? Don't screw up the gate. Don't go to early. Don't go too late. Don't over-pull. Don't Under-pull. Don't overturn but don't under-turn. Don't miss the the handle. Don't go out the front. Don't dirty your shorts! The possibilities are endless, : ) No pressure, just humiliation!

[RichardDoane]

@horton has so much to lose if he blows up, and really nothing to gain from running 34-15, at least there's $$$$ for a good cause involved

[Horton]

I hate you all

[RichardDoane]

@horton - just for you I'll try some long line 34 & 36 passes this weekend with the video rolling, that should be good for some laughs

[thager]

@ JTH 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2ball, 2ball, 2ball, 2ball, 2ball, 2ball, 2ball, 2ball, 2ball, 2ball,

2ball-biff, 2ball-biff 2ball-biff, 2ball-biff 2ball-biff,

2at18.25@34 2at18.25@34 2at18.25@34 2at18.25@34 2at18.25

 

[Chef23]

I still don't see Horton missing this. If he tried long line I could see a miss. At 15 he can adjust his timing at the gate and still be okay. At long line there's so much rope I could see it getting messy.

[swc5150]

I got $20 Horton makes it - I got faith in ya man! With that much string, there's just too much make up time if you screw something up. You could stop for a beer at 3 ball and still make it.

[Horton]

Wait! No. If I make it do i owe the $20 that @swc5150 pledged

[swc5150]

@horton I'd think you would not have to pay it, but then who loses the bet? I'll just donate $20 either way.

[SpartanSki]

As someone who still struggles with 15@34, I don't see how a shortline skier could miss, maybe take away his 55's to make it more like a true hackers course? Eitherway, I'm in for $20, if you want I could post up some video of me that Horton could study on how to properly screw up 15 off.

[skidawg]

It will be impossible for JTH to miss this! So easy its stupid, so much rope. So slow! Mmmm? Am I helping u any John?

[Razorskier1]

@Horton If 6balls had a video camera last weekend you could all be laughing at me! My second day of skiing and first in the course. Put it on 22 off and missed by running over the 6 ball first pass. Second pass ran over the 2. Third pass I turned in for the gate, pulled too deep and buried myself into the wakes at the gate. I don't recall EVER having a day like that!!! Told them to shorten to 28 and then everything was right in the world again. But don't let that get in your head!

[thager]

That's the spirit! Ask Horton what I sent him last night. One more night Horton! How many bouys is 2 @ 18.25?? CHOKE!!! Keep that cash coming!!

[MattP]

I put it on 22 and struggled today. Put it on 28 and back sided every ball. Hmm might go find that red line and try it.

[Ali]

You need to start at beginner speed. How can you coach a 46kmh skier if you cant ski it yourself :-)