Administrators Horton Posted November 7, 2013 Administrators Share Posted November 7, 2013 Matt and I have started thinking about the 2014 Skiers of the year. Ok that is not true. Matt has started thinking about it and is bugging me to think about. If you were the front page editor for that story, who is your skier of the year and why? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 Do you mean 2013? Or do you mean, predict in advance for 2014? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 7, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2013 Nate. Because he just wins. Accept when up against Regina. Sooooo maybe Ragina or Nate or Ragina or Nate.....does it have to be just one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lucas Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 Nate hands donw.What he does on the water is amazing, especially after seeing that barefooting video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller John Brooks Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 I feel that what they do off the water to grow the sport and be ambassadors is as important as what they do on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 How many times did Nate run 41 this year? That's my reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 My vote is Regina. At least a pass better than her competition. After watching her ski at Cottonwood I don't think I have ever seen anyone more intense. Always gives 100% plus yet is nice to everyone. No attitude!!! I say this even after she pulled my #6 ball @-32. If she says I missed it then I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 Regina did not lose a single competition she skied in this year (and only her first one in 2012), including two events against the guys. And she set a pending world record that if approved will move it up by a half buoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 In the 2014 ski season, Regina has already put 4 scores up that ties her currently approved world record of 3@41. And in the last 12 months, she tied it(or beat it once) 7 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 Somehow, we need @TFIN and @MarcusBrown in the mix simply because of their compassion for the growth and development of the sport. Trent has become a regular contributor of articles in our magazines and has offered some great insights to our technique. He is as happy to be the dock starter at our local tournaments as he is coaching or shredding 41 off. Marcus just loves this sport beyond imagine and is always wanting to engage all of us in some form of digital conversation either through webcasts or video shorts. Great guys for our sport, and I suspect they will be significant contributors in 2014! Plus, they both participate on BOS; that makes them stand out right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 @ToddL maybe "Ambassador of the year" would be an added award and more appropriate for either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 @toddl and @jayski - I agree. Whatever it is, we need to recognize those two for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 7, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hmmm? "Ambassador" ....would that include the intergalactic leader ? After reading posts I am changing my vote to just Ragina if there can only be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 Skier of the Year: Regina in a slam dunk. Skier of the other sex of the Year: Nate. Goddam that kid is good. Most Influential Skier of the Year: Marcus Brown. The Mastercraft he helped design looks like a game changer (even though it's too damn wide :) ), AND he's getting the video series going, AND he's been working on expanding the base of the sport with things like the Freeride. As in the other categories, it doesn't really seem like anybody else is close. Ski Reviewer of the Year: Horton. Man, every category is a landslide win here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 Erika Lang deserves consideration. Her youth suggests she'll have many more opportunities. The growth and performances of this girl are remarkable. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 You narrow minded people. Think 3 even & overall as well. I will keep my opinions to my self for now. I have done the research and have the statistics split by event on who I think the top skiers of the year are. I am waiting on the Oct. rankings and Worlds to finalize my thoughts. Horton and I put a lot of time and energy into deciding who the winners are every year. Keep your opinions flowing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 In all honesty, I think it would be sorta strange for BallOfSpray to consider excellence in trick and jump, except maybe as a tie-breaker. This site is pretty heavily skewed to slalom. If it helps anyone, you could put slalom in the name to make things clearer. "Slalom Skier of the Year." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 What about Ryan Dodd? Two wins over Freddy "Nightmare" K are pretty top notch - and tough to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 7, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2013 @MattP do you want the "narrow minded people", aka slalom skiers, to " keep their opinions flowing " or just the others? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 @Than_Bogan you are being narrow minded. But please, keep your narrow minded opinions flowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 Freddy should get some sort of vanguard lifetime achievement award for dominating his event for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted November 7, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2013 And for being THE biggest surprise announcer for slalom... What can't he do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 @Skoot1123 Ryan Dodd rocks the ramp for sure. I think one of his wins "over Freddy" was due to Freddy's injury-based absence. Not sure how many times Freddy came in 2nd or lower this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 @MattP - I like that you use are keeping a stats/quantitative/objective-based approach to these sorts of things. That coupled with qualitative/subjective input is a complete approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 7, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2013 Narrow minded may have been a poor choice of words. More like "there is more than just slalom out there" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 7, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted November 7, 2013 @mattp thanks Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooSPX Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 For slalom and jump I think a few skiers deserve to be skiers of the year. Nate and CP. Regina and Karina. Ryan and Freddy. I feel its fair to say, when you see these names, you associate them with greatness in the last few years of our sport. In 2014 specifically, Nate, Ryan and Regina. I believe the fact that Freddy was out with an injury for a while, and not training much, that's what allowed Ryan to take the last few wins. BUT, nothing against Ryan, HELLVA good skier and deserves to be on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 8, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2013 @doospx agreed. Dodd only went 1 foot over Freddy in Orlando. Freddy came back to the dock and you could tell he was in all sorts of pain when he could not walk off the dock unassisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted November 8, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2013 No matter who it is, it's fun to watch! Only wish there were more events close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted November 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2013 Are we viewing this "Skier of the Year" in the same format one would view MVP in other sports? They are certainly different discussions. MVP could easily be stated as Nate for the male division and Regina for female solely based on wins. However what about the skier that has worked hard enough to improve what they have done and seen more significant improvement that brought them closer to the above mentioned skiers. Someone mentioned Erica Lange - where was she at the start of the season vs setting the trick record? Trent Findlayson - changing teams and progressing to tying the Canadian record. Just because someone holds up the cup at the end of a tournament doesn't necessary mean they are the skier of the year to me! But that's a personal thought too I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted November 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 21, 2013 How about @skidawg he was in a wheel chair half the summer and still was second in division! That awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 21, 2013 @skihard lets hear your thoughts on both "MVP" and "Skier of the Year". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted November 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 21, 2013 Banana George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted November 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 21, 2013 @MattP I don't really have a top choice and it would be far above me and my ability to pick any one skier! I guess that was the point I was trying to make. Heck if I really had to pick an MVP though I would choose @Horton and I have never met the dude. But based on what he gives the general waterskier here access too just on this site alone shows a committment far and beyond what a lot of others give back to the sport! As a moderator of the site I give special mention to you as well. "Skier of the Year" or "Player of the Year" if compared to other sports can be the best hitter, the best 3 point shooter, most goals, or people can be chosen for this for coming back and having great seasons after suffering injuries. Either support the title in my mind! So there that's the best I can give you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 21, 2013 @skihard you don't have to pick just 1.. but if you want to vote for @Horton so be it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2013 How about @OB for skier who had the most fun of the year? Dude takes about the whole summer off work and skis a boat load of different lakes all over the place. Improved a lot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2013 @Zman now this is just madness. Someone better be nominating me next ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted November 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted November 25, 2013 @OB is an amateur compared to @eleeski ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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