Administrators Horton Posted January 2, 2014 Administrators Share Posted January 2, 2014 I rounded 72 balls today. Tomorrow I will cry. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yep, me too. I can't lift my arms. Third set this week after not skiing for over 4 weeks because the lake was solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted January 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 2, 2014 Free skiing @ empty public lake 10 hours after midnight.:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted January 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 2, 2014 Broho water of almost 42, air of not quite 45, score of almost 102, great way to start the new year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted January 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 2, 2014 First ski of the year today, have had almost two weeks off. Water is warm, weather is hot. Happy to run within a few balls of my practice PB considering what I'm carrying around my middle after Christmas... Back to working on stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtallweed Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 New years day ski up here at Shawnigan Lake BC. Mid 40s air Great way to start the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris_logan Posted January 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 2, 2014 We had a group of about 12 in N Alabama go for a ski yesterday (Air 44, Water 46). Mostly everyone did a victory lap around the lake then headed straight for the hot tub. Since I was warm and cozy in my dry suit, I chose to take a normal slalom set (6 passes), tournament style, on jumpers and ended up setting a new jumper-slalom pb of 4.5 @ 28mph LL. It was great fun until it was time for me to take the skis off and try to walk to the hot tub. Talk about walking with club foot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas6 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Haven't been wet since November - I'm screwed in March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sorry @chris_logan. A helmet is required if you're riding jumpers! Therefore the jumper-slalom PB doesn't count! You'll have to do it again this weekend!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted January 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 2, 2014 Princeton Polar Bear club had about 8 skiers. Balmy 65 air and 44 water. Stevie went in shorts, it wasnt a long set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted January 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 2, 2014 bigtallweed we have been skiing here in shawnigan all week a little cold but worth it pulled the boat out on new years but the rain started save it for a dryer day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuysRule Posted January 2, 2014 Members Share Posted January 2, 2014 I played with the Kevin Day of the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association and the Alton Water Ski Club on the Mississippi River under the Arch (St. Louis) on New Years Day. A pleasant 48 degree day, 40 degree water, and smooth conditions on the Mississippi River encouraged approximately 15 skiers to perform. Pyramids, doubles, barefooters, wakeboarders, kneeboarders, and trickers made the event into a regular "ski show!" And now....I'm out the door to "shovel out" the driveway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skihard Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Been away for Christmas vacation with the family but want to go as soon as we return to Texas. Hoping weather will be nice Sunday! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted January 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yesterday blown out. Today I was scheduled to ski with Andy...blown out and rained out. Tomorrow very very blown out. Not a good start to 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bkreis Posted January 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 3, 2014 New Year's Day, 72 bouys...no wetsuit at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 @Wish I don't feel sorry for ya. You live in Florida and have nothing to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted January 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 3, 2014 @Sully. I had a feeling I would get a little flack like that. ;) Ok, I retract my former complaint and put it into the "it was moderately annoying" pile. Having to skip a day with Andy anyway ya slice it kinda sucks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham_Wallace Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 We had a nice turn out on NYD. 10 of us at Old Hickory Lake. Air 50ish and sunny. 10 mph wind right down the pipe, but ok. Water 46 and a little brisk. I realize that 2 months off is rough on a 60 year old. 2 passes, 28 & 32, in the boat for a frosty one. Advil is a required substance. I just can't take a 2 month break anymore. BUT, 4 degrees this Monday and all of this winter stuff is getting in the way. Maybe Horton needs help digging on the lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris_logan Posted January 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 3, 2014 @klindy Breaking my 100 degree rule and skiing a full set after almost 2.5 months off must mean I'm pretty hard headed anyway. I am in the same boat with @Ham_Wallace and my 10 day forecast shows it will not be above freezing or not raining/snowing for the entirety of the forecast, so a re-ride for this weekend is not going to be a possibility. I don't want to be responsible for the outcome of an icy boat ramp. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller baja Posted January 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 4, 2014 So Cal weather has been great lately. Today brought plenty of sunshine with 70 degree air, 54 water and no wind for 4 of us at The Quarry. Baller Index = good skiing and big smiles all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiKolb Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 @wish come ski with us at LaPoint ski park. We were not blown out, skied on the 1st and 2nd before the rain hit, today was a little bit cool though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtallweed Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 @jimski We ski at 10:30 on the south end New Years day and beat the rain. The plan was to ski tomorrow morning but 2 degrees is a little cold for me. The lake is sure low for this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef23 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Snow skied today. Air temp at summit never got above -4. Colder with windchill. Snow was great for New Hampshire though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Skied again today. It was perfect winter weather. No wind and no sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted January 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 4, 2014 @bigtallweed hockey tourney all weekend no skiing for us bummer :( time to raise the weir and hold back some water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 4, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted January 4, 2014 two sets yesterday. plan two sets today. Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted January 4, 2014 Members Share Posted January 4, 2014 -20 for a high on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjeep Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Some of the local crazies were out new years day again http://photos.twincities.com/2014/01/01/new-years-day-water-skiing-in-st-paul/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted January 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 4, 2014 @oldjeep. Wow! the frozen hair, and eyebrows...amazing. 48 rounded this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted January 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2014 42 degree water, 42 degree air, ran 42 buoys w/o a miss, beautiful day at the lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted January 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2014 @richarddoane Your making me jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 5, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2014 @mattp what is the baller index for @richarddoane 42 42 day Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2014 @Horton -27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 5, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2014 well that is just stupid Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted January 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2014 Mapple plan had me run up the string as far as I could go..."max buoy count". Managed 3@38. I'm good with that for Jan. Conditions were so good I took a second set. 60ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 5, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2014 @Wish I would say holy crap that is good but you live in Florida so I am not really all that impressed Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted January 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2014 It has been a stellar Nov Dec. Have a pinched nerve in my neck. Took a muscle relaxent way to late last night and it was not worn off by this mornings set. So anything past 32 off was fine by me. Come to think of it, that may have contributed to getting into 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted January 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2014 @horton - it's either ski when it's cold, or not ski this time of year, I choose the former, I'd come ski in your lake but it's still useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted January 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2014 I think this graphic says it all for my part of the country: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalWaterSki Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I wish I was able to ski this time of year. Yeah, I'm hitting the powder back at home, but right now I'm stuck in Oklahoma for the next 3 weeks. Anyone in OKC or Dallas that feels like freezing for a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skihard Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just got home from Christmas with the family and wanted to go skiing today.........didn't happen. Harsh solid west winds, cold rain, and just purely miserable day today! Looks like -2 tonight so off to put the trouble light into the engine box for the night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted January 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2014 @horton - and BTW, it "roll" call roll call roll call noun 1. the calling of a list of names, as of soldiers or students, for checking attendance. 2. a military signal for this, as one given by a drum. 3. a voting process, especially in the U.S. Congress, in which legislators are called on by name and allowed either to cast their vote or to abstain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 6, 2014 Author Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2014 meh Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted January 6, 2014 Members Share Posted January 6, 2014 If you have never experienced -21f first hand, you owe it to yourself to fly up to Minn and check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted January 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2014 @MS "Ya, dat dare cold front came on down from da nort dare." I grew up in Richfield, MN - played hockey outside and slalom raced at Buckhill in those temps. In college, we used to have contests for who could start their cars between classes. Glad I am now residing in Western Washington. Dont miss that cold. But I will be visiting this month and will be catching a Wild game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted January 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2014 @wawaskr - you need to grab your drysuit and come take a rip or two at the Broho while it's not frozen ! send me a PM if you're interested, maybe drag @bogboy down as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted January 6, 2014 Members Share Posted January 6, 2014 @wawaskr at least I get to warm up in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wawaskr Posted January 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2014 @MS that is true - we have eastern WA for that. @richarddoane thanks for the offer, I'll have to take you up on it some time. Since Menzel is closed for the season, I just get to free ski on Stevens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted January 6, 2014 Members Share Posted January 6, 2014 @wawaskr If you make it back in the summer, look me up for some pulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted January 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2014 @Wish, should we consider that a PED? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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