Moggie Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 This time last year I asked the question, "How many buoys are you hoping to progress this year?", see link below: http://ballofspray.vanillaforums.com/discussion/8000/how-many-buoys-are-you-hoping-to-progress-this-year/p1 How did you all do against that plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggie Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 I massively underestimated the challenge 36mph would present. 12-18 turned out to be hugely ambitious and I only gained 5 buoys. If I can get over 5 this season I’ll be delighted. Means I’ll be into 14m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cam Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 Added 2 buoys last year from the previous couple of years but still not back to my pre zero off scores but getting close, hopefully add another couple this year :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 Didn't add a lot to the PB maybe 1 but consistency went way up so I feel that is a good gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 Went up 6 red balls. 2@35-2@38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 23, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 23, 2014 no option for people moving backwards? BABE’S ★ California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ Mastering The Art Of Waterskiing HO ★ KDSkis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ SLines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller andjules Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 I was actually up 6.5, but that .5 was a pretty ugly, one-time affair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 Firstly, +0.5 is a big deal for a veteran on a 10+-year plateau. But also, the top-end doesn't really reflect my season. I ran -38 more times in this period than in all of history before that. So I call it an extremely successful practice season (my tournaments were OK but nothing special). -39, however, is completely beyond my reach. I don't think I'll be progressing there until either I spontaneously become more athletic or have some tremendous insight. So adding buoys may not be happening even while I am still becoming a better skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klundell Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I'm up 1.3 on my average during that time. Great year for me last year. It's going to be difficult to duplicate with a baby coming mid-July. Priorities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 @Moggie 36 is goddam fast :) Fun though, once you figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 My tournament PB went up 2 balls. My practice PB went up up 3.5. Tournament went from 2@35 to 4@35 and practice went from 4@35 to 1.5@38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Went from about 4,@ 30,-15 to 4,@ 32, -15. My goal is to get 6 @ 32,-15, get consistent at it, and get full passes at -22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 @Than_Bogan agree with you, at some point there will be a point of becoming a better skier without much gain in ball count....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 @Chef23 It always feels good to shorten the line for the first time to the next loop but that day had to feel especially good.....run the -35 and shorten up to -38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 Tied my PB of running 32 off and getting .5 or 1 at 35 off. So - even though I skied better/more consistently last year I didn't get into the shorter lines like I wanted. Maybe try that this year more frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 23, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 23, 2014 Picked up two as a practice PB last year, failed to match prior year tourney score but set a big PB that year so tough to match...might never get it done. Also only skied 3 tourney rounds...2 of them on a severely sprained ankle. This year toast due to neck surgery...may have peaked...hope not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted May 24, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2014 Only gained a buoy but dramatically increased consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted May 24, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2014 Last year I went from 6@26 to 2,5@32 (once) This year I expect to run stable 32's and a few at 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deep11 Posted May 24, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 24, 2014 Practice went 2@12 upto 2@11.25. Comp went 2@13 upto 5@12. Suspect I've plateaued - in fact given the frustrating mediocre sets today it s quite cheering to take note of last years progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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