crashman Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 As mentioned in my signature line, I think this slalom addiction results in some pretty irrational decision making! Some of you remember me as the winner of the BOS sweepstakes a few years back (@horton actually called my house! My wife was both scared and impressed!) Not long after I knew it was time to get a proper slalom boat to go along with the ski, and along came @krlee with a boat I had shipped half way across the country to serve as the official crashman towboat. Fast forward to today, and somehow I find myself closing on a ski lake lot 20 minutes from my house. So thanks Horton for the "free" ski. It might be the most expensive "free" ski ever made! I've tried to explain all this to friends and family, but it just never makes sense to them. Here's hoping that more water time= faster progress. And if any ballers are driving I-69 between Indy and Ft Wayne stop off at exit 245 for a pull! (once the ice melts, that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 Congrats @Crashman - that's fantastic! I know it might feel irrational now, but just remember that it is easily rationalized - at least internally - actually, don't try to rationalize it. Others may never get it either come to think of it. But rest assured, the spending will slow down in other areas due to your investment in this sport. Other areas that don't require skis, boats, zero off's, wetsuits, dry suits, booms, trainers, ropes, gloves that tighten with the turn of a knob, bindings that shape to your feet and release using just your smartphone, jackets, illuminated dashboards, smaller slalom wakes, bigger trick wakes, more horsepower, fuel cans, smooth water, soft buoys, private lots, docks, steering cables, time, or a mechanic. Worth EVERY penny though I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 That water looks fast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 Congrats! Was that Hickman's old lake? I knew someone from my area that skied with him off and on, but never knew exactly where it was. Or took the time to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 @AB I don't think so. The lake has attracted more non-skiers than skiers, but the slalom course is deeded to the lake (i looked at another lake where the course was removed by a 50% homeowner vote) it has a well to keep it full and can be drained for maintenance. 9 lots total on the lake- only 3 families (including mine) that ski. I should get plenty of ski time. Only downside it the setup is short but my next best option would be a 90 minute drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PurdueSkier Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 @crashman be careful what you post on the internet. Only 45 minutes from my house and sure beats the public water. I might just take you up on that. Congratulations on the new site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kcslaloms Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 Congrats Crashman! I know the lake well. Once owned by John Huntzinger. I'm just 26 miles south of you. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 27, 2014 Administrators Share Posted February 27, 2014 None of this is my fault 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 ral Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 That is the most rational act ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jmvana1 Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 Sounds perfectly rational to me also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ham_Wallace Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 Blame Horton……That's a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 @crashman - awesome news! Your only two and a half hours from me....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris_logan Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 @Horton I don't see any faults here. The free ski was obviously a kick start to what was apparently some long overdue investments... @crashman that's awesome! Pursue your goals and live the dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BRY Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 Congrats! Quality consistent water time will improve your scores and your life. Totally rational. Buddy of mine drives around in a $100K 2012 Range Rover at 8MPG and says he wishes he could have a lake place and boat like me. That's irrational! BTW I drive a 2000 pickup and 2009 Jetta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Not_The_Pug Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 @crashman everyone blames @Horton for something, but this is no way irrational. Hope you have a great time on your new lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 27, 2014 Baller_ Share Posted February 27, 2014 I thought @MS was the person to blame....I am confused.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 @crashman I have a long list of things I blame @Horton for but that gets transferred to @MS by the transitive property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 That looks awesome congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to Your Dream Crashman. Now get on with the rest of it. It only gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Erik4c Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 @crashman short setup? How about putting in an 8 buoy course? Works very well at the gravel pit I ski on. It's about 1750ft long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 @PurdueSkier I will be offended if you don't come ski with me @kcslaloms exactly! Where do you ski? @Erik4c I think an 8 buoy course will be perfect on this lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller CReckard Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 27, 2014 Congrats. Driven past there many times and it never seemed to have much action. We have a lake 45 miles northeast of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andy Posted February 28, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2014 @crashman, congrats! I drooled, I mean driven, by there many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kcslaloms Posted February 28, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 28, 2014 @crashman I ski at Emerald Lake near Fortville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 It's go time in Hoosierland. @Krlee does she look at home or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PurdueSkier Posted May 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2014 @crashman I actually drove by your site while on 69 yesterday and saw your boat. Didn't see a course in yet but maybe I missed it. I skied 2 weeks ago with only a cold weather top. It was a little cold. Our course isn't in yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkfight Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Definition of rational. And ^^^THAT^^^ is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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