Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 9, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2012 Strong winds today and tomorrow so it doesn't matter that it's 55 degrees out. Then Sunday the highs are in the 30s, lows in the 20s and it stays that way. Sunk the course today, will pull both boats, docks and lifts tomorrow. Off season here I come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 9, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2012 @Razorskier1. I feel your pain!!! Here is what part of my backyard looks like as we speak. I have 9 inches on the ground and we are expecting much more. If only I loved snow skiing like I love the balls! We can both mourn together for the next 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted November 9, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2012 @brady, couldn't you at least put some orange balls on that snow covered evergreen :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 10, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 10, 2012 this weekend will be the first one of the "cold season" for us in the Seattle area, so to help the wind chill on the fingers, I coated the backs and the sides of the fingers with clear silicone, looks goofy but seems to keep the wind from freezing the fingers, and the large cooler full of hot water is now a necessity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller rawly Posted November 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2012 Does the silicone actually stay on?or do you have to re apply it?Thinking about skiing this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 10, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 10, 2012 @rawly - last season's coating lasted all winter, and started peeling off in about April, if you stuff the fingers of the gloves, then you kind of rub the sealer into the material, smearing it as smooth as possible, and make sure you do the areas between fingers and the tips, I think this is the third or fourth season that I've been doing this, the "cold water" gloves I've tried just don't have the fit and feel of my regular gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted November 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2012 @richarddoane, I think that belongs in the "you know you have a problem when" thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 11, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 11, 2012 @richarddoane -- what silicone are you using? I'd like to give that a try. It is the wind on the back of your hands that kills you in cold weather. Tried wearing latex gloves under the gloves but that didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller XR6Hurricane Posted November 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 11, 2012 Feel your pain...big temp crash coming tonight here. I've got both boats and the motorcycle put away, outside painting done, yard work done, truck waxed, snowblower is ready to go. Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted November 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 11, 2012 We've got 12" of new snow on the ground and it hit -1* yesterday. Last weekend was the last of the turns for a while. But I'm pretty stoked for the slopes this year. If only I could get away once a month in the winter for a few sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 12, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 12, 2012 @razorskier1 - I've tried the latex glove thing, but seemed to get just as cold, it's the insulation layer of the kevlar liners that helps between the glove and your hands that makes the difference, and it's just clear silicone like you'd use around the bathtub or shower, and takes a day to set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 12, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 12, 2012 shot some video Saturday, my right hand can now grab the handle well enough to ski, not my best set ever so would like to hear some feedback, don't worry - you won't hurt my feelings - a wise man once told me "you never look as good on film as you think"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller_ The_MS Posted November 13, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 13, 2012 Lake froze last night.The fat lady is singing is southern Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtallweed Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Brought the boat home yesterday. Rain in the forecast for 12 of the next 14 days. It was great a week ago buts its done now in south west Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 To me pushing the season that close to the time of icing on the lake is not worth it. Mid October and I am done. First off the water on my lake drops 3 feet making the course loose. Second you ski worse and possible muscle injury in the cold. I don't think you gain anything by going that deep in to the cold season. Then again I'm a wimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmarra Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 My year ended in August when my Goode powershell boots fell out of my hands and sank 30' to the bottom of the lake. A friend looked for hours with his scuba gear with no luck. A very expensive mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2012 @OB They let you leave the ground with that many open seats?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 15, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 15, 2012 @OB My body has just now recovered from the summer. Last ski set was the 1st week of Oct. I never put a dry suit on this fall. We will get it going in Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 @scotchipman. I am praying for loads and loads of snow over the next 3 months, so we can be stocked up and then be DONE with winter and get back to what matters most!!!! Hope the Bird was great today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 @scotchipman - too bad I didn't reserve my timeshare @Parkcity - Canyons earlier! Otherwise I'd be out there in Feb/March! Will miss my winter skiing again!! Take a few runs for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 @scotchipman - will have to give you a heads up when I'm out there next. At this point probably 2014 Feb/March timeframe. Booked some time at Coble's for my family during the June 23rd week. Can't wait. (Yes, I know, it is 7 months away........but I can't wait for some skiing again!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 @scotchipman - that's the timeframe we wanted, but they only had first week of April available. DRAT! Lots of demand for that Utah snow. It IS the BEST in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 I am now pissed at myself. After a brief cold spike, weather forecast in MN is for 50s and sunny (which is also what the last two days have been) and the wind has been calm. Unfortunately, I'm not putting all that hardware back in the lake now, and the boat is already in storage (and getting some new upholstery!). Ah well. I'll just look out my window at the glass and fantasize (about skiing you pervs!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 @scotchipman - Westgate. Canyons is lower altitude and seems like it faces the west/south so it can get slushy/icy. It can get kinda iffy from what I have been told. Could be great, but it could be "bad" too. With ticket prices at $100 a pop, I want to make sure I have GREAT skiing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 @richarddoane -- just watched your video. Not sure there is anything major here, but when I watch you go toward the 1/3/5 side it seems to me that your left hip is behind your COM, particularly as you exit the second wake. This causes your knees to separate and I think takes you more toward the ball rather than allowing you to maintain angle outbound. This is sort of a Jodi Fisher comment. Nevertheless, you might try at your 28 and 32 keeping that left hip more forward and just seeing if you feel anything different. The first time I tried it skiing with Jodi I was amazed at how much earlier I was at the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 16, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 16, 2012 @skoot I have had some of my best ski days at the Canyons but if I have to make plans, Snowbird is the place. They always have good snow. I used to think that downhill was expensive but when you compare it to H2o skiing, it is cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 @MS - would take a lot of days skiing to = a Boat!!! In my case though since I only get out there usually every other year it ends up washing out in the end! Would be fun to get to Alta and Snowbird, but they are on the other side of the mountains! Oh well. I enjoy it all. Some great skiing on top of 9990!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 16, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 16, 2012 It dont matter where you are if its snowing. Just point them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 @MS, come out here and ski!! I will take you to a little resort a bit further up the hill than Snowbird, called Alta, and to quote the pervert @Razorskier1 "Ah well. I'll just look out my window at the ass and fantasize," the women are only overshadowed by the beauty of the mountain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted November 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 17, 2012 Alta Rocks! Do they still not allow snowboards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 17, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 17, 2012 @marco = Alta is still for "purists", i.e - no boards ! @skoot1123 - you can't beat Snowbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted November 18, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 18, 2012 @razorskier1 - we skied yesterday before the wind and rain got too bad, and i concentrated on keeping my knees together ( @sully mentioned the same thing) it seemed to help my 2,4 side (RFF) next time we ski I'm going to straighten out my back foot some, I probably have it pivoted out too much... thanks for the tip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 @Richardoane, The new boat is ready, load up and come ski with us. Or should I say come and sit dockside with us waiting for the rain to quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 19, 2012 Snowbird and Alta both rock. Used to have a brother-in-law in SLC. We would go out every January for a 4 day weekend and ski them both. Awesome skiing and so accessible from SLC. That was, of course, way back in the DBK -- days before kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2012 @Razorskier1. Bring the damn kids, they can chill with ours. You have a standing invite and we have plenty of room to house you, so you can save on Hotels! @Marco, never has nor will allow Boarders, but like @richarddoane mentioned, Snowbird is just down the hill 2 miles and they allow boards. Boarders mess up the bumps and change the composition of moguls and that is why Alta doesn't allow them. Looks like fun though! I have never tried snowboarding. My kids go all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 19, 2012 @Brady -- thanks! Cheap vacations are about the only ones that work when you are traveling with 5 people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2012 @razorskier1 - the biggest reason my wife and I bought our timeshare!! Before kids! Now we have the ability to get out there every other year. Makes for a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted November 19, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 19, 2012 @Brady -- ballers are always welcome at our house too. Downstairs we have a large guestroom with a king bed, and a smaller room with a queen-sized murphy bed. Upstairs in my office we also have a king-sized murphy bed. Our house was built for hosting people who want to spend time with us at the lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 19, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 19, 2012 @Brady I have spent lots of time at Alta. I love the long traverse along the ridge down to High Rustler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2012 @MS. I always knew you were nuts, and now just proves it! :). Call me next time you are in town and I will go ski with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 19, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 19, 2012 @Brady Sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted November 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 @Brady - I was asking about Alta still not allowing snowboards, not because I am a snowboarder, but because I am NOT a snowboarder. The bumps are so much better if they are made by skis and not boards. I'm with @MS on the High Rustler traverse. So many great shots, traverse, more great shots, repeat, repeat, repeat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 @Marco, nope they don't. It is only one of 3 courses in all of North America that doesn't allow them. It sucks because all my kids love to snowboard, so we end up going to the bird when they want to snowboard. Dude, if you and @MS love Rustler, we have to go skiing. That is where I live when I go to Alta. There are so many chutes and runs before you get there, and Greeley's bowl on the other side is awesome when it powers up. The best though is an area not many people know about, it is called Eagles' Nest. You keep traversing and don't stop at Rustler. I posted a video about it on one of the threads here. It is steep as hell and full of trees and lots and lots of powder. It is right by Rustler, but people don't either know about it, or the difficulty is a bit too much. I will post the video again below. With that said, even that incredible country is not quite as good as the balls.....wish it was, because I am far better at snow skiing than water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 @Marco @MS Here you go! Notice how steep this is and then he comes out at the bottom of High Rustler, and pops a helicopter from the cat track going into Low Rustler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 20, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 20, 2012 Nice, I can feel my scrotum climbing back up inside. Its been a few years. No helis for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 20, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 20, 2012 We need to do a BOS ski weekend. SLC would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted November 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 @scotchipman, let's do it first week of march and then after we hit the slopes, we can go hit the course!!!!! A double-whammy. @MS pull your balls out and man up cowboy!! That is the steepest slope in Utah. On the level of Valdez. What is the worst that could happen?......maybe a slip and fall and a gentle bump into a beautiful pine tree. Guarantee you @SkiJay would hit that with his balls hanging low!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 20, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 20, 2012 @Brady I am there if I swing the time. I love it anywhere off that ridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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