Baller MrJones Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 Andy and Regina have gotten a lot of press for their skiing this past weekend. I want to be sure people take notice of Chet's new record. I hate to keep saying this, but if you didn't see him it's hard to appreciate. He was absolutely RUNNING 41 on that pass. It was not like he was getting later and squeaked it out. Talking to him after he said the thought going to 4 was "get the full buoy, not a half". A split second later the thought was he should have finished the pass. CP and Andy were the only guys to have better scores on the weekend. Chet is a super nice guy and great coach. It is an inspiration for me to see him getting BETTER at 57 years of age. He preaches low load skiing technique which is something that my fragile back certainly needs. He explains things in overall terms that get you buying into a concept/program instead of individual mechanical thoughts. (Although these are needed at times) If you get a chance to get some coaching by Chet do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwetskier Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 +1 nicest and most knowledgeable coach i ever met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 +1 on using his video coaching program, it was the best $50. I spent last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiJay Posted June 11, 2014 Members Share Posted June 11, 2014 I'd just like to add besides being 57 years old, Chet is only 5' 11" on a tall day. We laid the rope out at 41 off on the beach one day, and he had to lie on the ground fully extended to get his ankles out past the buoy line. It looked impossible. Before moving to Florida, I made five long trips over one winter to ski with Chet. He's an inspirational passionate coach, and it's no wonder so many of his students have gone on to skiing greatness. Congratulations Chet! Fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skier2788 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 @richarddoane where does one get info on the video coaching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RichardDoane Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 http://www.pbtcenter.com/PBTC/Home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skier2788 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 @richarddoane thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 Super nice guy, gifted coach and obviously a great skier. Congrats Chet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted June 11, 2014 Members Share Posted June 11, 2014 Like Jones said, his 41 was amazing (along w all his other passes). He is definitely top notch skier, coach, mentor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 Amazing skiing. I don't know if everyone appreciates what a shorter guy has to do to run 38 and shorter. If you ever get a chance to watch a "short" guy tackle 39 from and end course viewpoint, then compare to a "tall" guy, you ought to. I watched a 5'9" guy run mid 39 at my last tournament at our lake and he basically disappeared behind the handle at 38 and 39. Amazing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lakeo Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 Did anyone get video or pictures of Chet's run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OTF Posted June 11, 2014 Members Share Posted June 11, 2014 Congrats Chet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alberto Soares Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 Way to go Chet!!! Last week I had the pleasure to ski with him, had also the opportunity to watch him skiing from the boat, he was skiing the best I have seen over the years, soooo easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 What is he skiing on? XT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alberto Soares Posted June 11, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2014 @wish - nope, Nano One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Congrats Chet. WOW, Love it! See ya in a couple weeks in Mississippi. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jipster43 Posted June 12, 2014 Members Share Posted June 12, 2014 5'11" is short?! The man is a giant compared to me and Regina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 12, 2014 I was lucky enough to ski with Chet back in the day, he's a nice bloke and a great coach. Well done Chet. Who might step up and challenge that record now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewbrown Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Fantastic skiing, especially for his age, not that he's old... I mean he looks 45 and skis like he's 35. oh ya, and the most impressive thing is he was a collegiate wrestler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 12, 2014 Administrators Share Posted June 12, 2014 @matthewbrown the worst thing about Chet is that he was famous as a trick coach long before anyone knew he could even slalom. (he is the only man to ever get me to do a legit SLBB ) 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 andjules Posted June 12, 2014 Members Share Posted June 12, 2014 @Horton isn't it also true that he coached wakeboarders back in the day, and is the namesake of the famous 'Air Raley' (wakeboarder's "superman" trick)? I think the story is he and Darin Shapiro were playing around at Ski Rixen (the old cable skiing park north of Fort Lauderdale) when Shapiro invented that trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 12, 2014 Administrators Share Posted June 12, 2014 @andjules yes 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 rawly Posted June 12, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 12, 2014 Any newer video of Chet from the boat?Have seen all the You tube stuff,and was hoping to watch some more if available.I know some of you Ballers ski with The Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted June 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2014 +1 on Chet. Great guy and coach. Can't wait to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorskier1 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Agreed. Watched him ski from the boat at his site two years ago. Frickin amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted June 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2014 Just in case you have never seen him ski. And I bet he has gotten better since these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted June 13, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2014 The driving sucks. He's actually not doing Chet any favors on his 2,4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edbrazil Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 In 2010, he won Worlds in Men 45+. Should be a favorite this time in October, since he now is in 55+. Don't think he competed in 45+ in the 2012 Worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 13, 2014 Administrators Share Posted June 13, 2014 Super good guy. Just loves skiing. I just got off the phone with him. So darn helpful. 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...
skierhc Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Congrats Chet!! One of the best ever and an awesome individual on top of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lakeo Posted June 15, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 15, 2014 Yes, big congrats to Chet. What binders is Chet on since his huge crash and injury at the SC regional last year? Did he stay with the animal rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted June 16, 2014 Members Share Posted June 16, 2014 Fluid motion front and very big wileys rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted June 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 16, 2014 @skidawg "big" ..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted June 16, 2014 Members Share Posted June 16, 2014 xxl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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