Baller ozski Posted January 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've been thinking about for a while, just for fun and just to remind us that we "once were warriors". What would the rules be, timber ski's pre 1980, adjustable bindings, speed control allowed? or hand or foot throttle and stop watches? Should the boats be old as well? The course should be all out of whack from one pass to the next as the bouys shift about.. I've seen a few old woodies on Ebay, just need to find a few brave skiers and a working Super 8 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampacdan Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I was going to do this last summer but didn't get a chance - got the quiver on the office wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 No use thinking about it!!!!!!!!! Fred Williams ski ace 1961; My Fathers New Comp and Mum's Comp. They have flat undersides and are damn slippery. http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz111/echotoo/56d85288-7b3f-456e-9ab3-178d36bd2d04_zpsd06eae97.jpg Ski boat, built from 59 and think it was running by 1960. http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz111/echotoo/P1080573_zps66a42fce.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted February 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2014 I have often had the same idea. But, was only thinking maybe pre-1990's skis only. Maybe a tourny where all skis must be about 25 years or older. I would use my Mastercraft LaPoint asymmetrical ski, or Connelly Shortline. I think the Connelly Attack my not qualify as old enough. But, old wood skis would be bad ass. Drinking my be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted February 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2014 Have one round with the old split handle!!! "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 My parents cotton ski rope kept breaking, but still have the bare timber handle with cotton yoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 1, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted February 1, 2014 old Ski! Old ski boat! I am in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 1, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted February 1, 2014 So when @Horton gets some water in the new lake the vintage comp should be an annual BOS event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller nzwaterski Posted February 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'm sure this ski is capable of big things in a vintage comp . Oops can't seem to attach photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted February 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2014 @ozski That would be a blast! Could just imagine all the cool skis from yester-year rolling in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 @jody_seal, back in 1978 I would have sold a kidney to get my neighbour's El Bruto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 2, 2014 Administrators Share Posted February 2, 2014 I tried to start a wooden ski league thing a few years ago. Could not get anyone interested. Still love the t-shirt. http://i1.cpcache.com/product/298479997/mens_woodenunderground_shirt.jpg?color=Brown&height=460&width=460&qv=90 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...
Ryno Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I've often thought it would be great to have a social ski comp where everyone uses the same stock combo ski... Though I haven't been brave enough to try one through the course yet. Also a practice run on the combo would be cheating and not in the spirit of the game, so you'd have to be careful in selecting your opening speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 2, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 @Horton - Prize Money & some sponsors. Skiers will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LZywicki1 Posted February 2, 2014 Members Share Posted February 2, 2014 @Horton Any chance of getting a new Wooden Underground shirt, mines just about worn out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 2, 2014 Administrators Share Posted February 2, 2014 @onamission http://www.cafepress.com/woodenundergrou 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 thager Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 Easy PR. "Got Wood"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVDMZN Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 @ampacdan, Lots of fur on the 3rd ski, must be from the hippy era..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 3, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted February 3, 2014 We could take it to the street too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCox Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 A group of us did it at the end of last year...fun times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted February 3, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 3, 2014 @JohnCox ..... I did know they had Reflex and Strada bindings back then.. ;-) That looked fun. Good form on the old ski.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCox Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 @Wish....I ran 32 off on that thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCox Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 a few of ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham_Wallace Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 3, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted February 3, 2014 @JohnCox I think the Mahar might possibly be the subject of a technical challenge, they still make those things! And that KD leaning on the tree was a good stick back in the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller nzwaterski Posted February 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 4, 2014 Finally managed to upload. Want to give this ski a go I was given it a couple of years ago. Colin faulkner won the moomba masters in 1967 and placed 2nd in the world champs I'm guessing this would of been what he was using. Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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