Administrators Horton Posted February 2, 2014 Administrators Share Posted February 2, 2014 BI was about 33 today. One real ride - 36 balls on the green loop trying to be smooth and one ride on a rec ski doing some testing stuff. 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...
bogboy Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Good free ski with gino today. Warmer than the course lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 the Broho water has warmed up to 43, and we almost beat the rain, but it was a good day at the lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpinpete Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Our water is 86deg F but unfortunately a cyclone (hurricane) warning put an end to my fun for a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members auskier Posted February 2, 2014 Members Share Posted February 2, 2014 3 days straight here with temps over 105. water sitting around 90. summer is cooking us this year after a few years of very mild temperatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 72 yest, all but 4 on the green. And in the weirdest fog second set. I've never skied in something like that before. It hung about a half a foot off the water to about 3 feet in the air. Could not see more then one buoy ahead but my head was above it. Drop at the end and the course disappeared but sky and tree line even the bimini top were clear. My brain wants 72 today but my body is not sure yet. Full day of dock rebuild may just do it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 Saw a kid getting a pull behind a SUV on the street in front of my house last night. That's as close as it gets for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas6 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Air 72 yesterday - Water 56 -a shame to see it blown out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 Texas6, those temps seem so far away right now. We have a deep freeze this winter. About the only good thing is a greater % of bugs will be killed off than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas6 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 @AB - you can seek solice in the fact that the groundhog has been wrong in 15 of the past 25 years. One small victory on the road to ski weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 70 buoys, all yellow 2/1/14. January a bad weather month here. 2014 Log Started back slaloming with a posterior splint 7 weeks s/p Achilles repair, now 6 months out and skiing without splint x 1 month. The calf weakness (front) is impressive re negative effect on balance and pressuring the front foot, probably 25% strength back. Was skiing better with splint, not even close to blue line yet without it. If some of the pros like Campbell & Nowlan have gone through this it is clear to see a year or more before getting everything back to 100%+ However being behind a handle beats being behind the wheel… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 @Texas6, yeah... I should have skied yesterday despite the wind. Worried".. That might end up being our warmest day for Feb. The bummer in TX is that when it is that warm in the winter, it is usually due to a strong south wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted February 2, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2014 Maybe today, if prep for Super Bowl gathering doesn't kill it. Air should get close to 70, water is 48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef23 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I skied yesterday and today down at Lucky Lowe's outside of Orlando. I don't recall the baller index but yesterday air was in the upper 60s and water I would say was in the upper 50s. I skied in a full 3/2 wetsuit. Today air was in the mid 80s and water was about the same and I skied with just a vest. Water was a little cold when I first jumped in. I was a bit of a mess yesterday and much better today. I had forgotten that I only skied about 10 sets on the Reflex last year and it felt a little funky to me yesterday and better today. Skiing with Lucky was great. Lucky was super accommodating to our schedule which was changing. He helped my son out with some thoughts on how to adjust to skiing 36 mph as he is first year in Boys 3. I would definitely go back and ski more with Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 3, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted February 3, 2014 McCormick s over the weekend, Water mid 60's, Air mid 80's. Skied with Michael and Dr. Morgan. Coach Michael's coaching tip for me! "Jody it's only 28 off! Not 39!" Lot's of Radar's on the dock, Vapor's and Strada's! Moomba skiers starting to show up to train before the big event Down under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members auskier Posted February 5, 2014 Members Share Posted February 5, 2014 you coming back @Jody_Seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 5, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted February 5, 2014 @auskier. Steve-O will be their this weekend, he is picking up boat for Cory at the Factory and coming in to help Dr. Mike with a few things. I am trying to make it back down next weekend purely to ski and get back into the groove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 19skier Posted February 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 5, 2014 Not today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted February 5, 2014 Members Share Posted February 5, 2014 @scotchipman At least you can get on the slopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted February 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 5, 2014 @MS not true. You have the mighty mountain just up the road. Welch Village is a calln. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted February 5, 2014 Members Share Posted February 5, 2014 @Wish I was there last month and it wasn't bad but you could put 15 Welch mountains on Snowbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted February 6, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 6, 2014 @MS I grew up on that...ok I'll say it..... hill. Better then nothing though. Was always disappointing coming back from a trip out west and then skiing the hill. But still better then flat land USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham_Wallace Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Frozen in Nashville! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skiep Posted February 6, 2014 Members Share Posted February 6, 2014 Got my set in yesterday! 28 and 32's only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted February 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2014 Finally, one set today. First in 2-1/2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted February 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2014 Skied a set Sat and Sun. Water 47, air 55-60. First set in 3-1/2 months, and it was UGLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfeie Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 First two sets of 2014 yesterday and feeling it today. Only ran 4 passes per set at 28 off. Very warm for Bakersfield in February, Water 58, Air 72-74. Supposed to be nice again next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerR Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hit the water in south fl this weekend. Wishing I hadn't had to drive back to Alabama yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted February 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2014 We will be in Florida next week, staying in Venice. Hoping to run up to McCormick's at least once and will probably also get up to Orlando at least once too. Might hit up Brook's new place and might have to see how LaPoint's new lake is working out after breaking it in last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2014 @Ob is technologically impaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2014 @OB yup. Looks brutal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted February 10, 2014 Members Share Posted February 10, 2014 WE HAVE THE 12TH COLDEST WINTER ON RECORD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lpskier Posted February 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 10, 2014 First set of the year yesterday. It was so much fun, I decided I throw in the hardest fall I've had in a couple years. Advil doesn't even come close to taking the edge off that one. A real tomahawk type crash: facetoes, facetoes, facetoes. My life jacket ended up over my head. Thought I was being water boarded and immediately gave up every bit of sensitive information I possess. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted February 10, 2014 Members Share Posted February 10, 2014 @OB I wont start up until I can go at it full time. I will keep looking as we get into March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewski Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Gonna ski if it thaws~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted February 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks for the teaser. Be at PBTC first week of March. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodb Posted February 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2014 Just got back from Okee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted February 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2014 cold rain and windy today, had to wear silly glasses like @horton, but it was better than not skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MISkier Posted February 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2014 February is the only month in which I have never skied. All of the other months, except for January, were in Michigan. From March 14, 2012 through January 28, 2013, I skied in each of the months. I think I need to plan a February trip to somewhere warm just to get that remaining month checked off. I don't think I can do it this year, though. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bkreis Posted February 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2014 2 sets and lots of bouy turning today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 First set of the year yesterday. Water was 5c and air was 5c. Baller index was -83.40 so very cold. SO happy to be out but can't wait for it to warm up a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steven_Haines Posted February 16, 2014 Members Share Posted February 16, 2014 First set of the year! AirTemp mid 80s Water Temp 60 3 sets (18 Passes) yesterday on the yellow loop. tried two sets on my old and MPD and one set on my S2. I've decided that Horton is correct about new technology! I'll definitely be riding the S2! Thank God for my Powervest cuz I'm not feeling too bad today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted February 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2014 Got 2 more sets this weekend with @teammalibu. Next weekend looks good too. Slowly but surely spring is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted February 17, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted February 17, 2014 Back down at McCormicks skied yesterday, water was about 68 degrees, Air 75. No rubber and still love my Strada! This week in the panhandle air temps in the lower 70's. Pickos going full tilt with the Japanese ski team here for the month. Lake 38 in Tallahassee just splashed their new 200 Nautique and had a full ski day yesterday. Looks to be an outstanding start to the 2014 ski season here in North Florida! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skiep Posted February 17, 2014 Members Share Posted February 17, 2014 Lake 38 , Feb16, water 60, new to me 2013 Masters boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsmith Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 3 weekends straight at Lake 38. Shorts and top. Can't beat it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted February 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2014 @OB - I coached and skied at McGinnis for a couple of seasons, I love that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skihard Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I skied a couple times over the weekend! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted February 18, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2014 Morning and evening set yesturday. 5 outa 5 passes completed on the blue and one crack at purple with 3@38. Crap.... did just jinkse myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted February 21, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2014 Perfect conditions far south of Florida, where my just turned 7 year old daughter made her first back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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