Baller KRoundy Posted September 22, 2016 Baller Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well said and worth saying. Thanks for this site!!!! I hope we can find a way forward as a community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 23, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2016 Thanks for caring guys. As I keep saying 99.999 of you guys are awesome. The point of this thread is to remind the .0001 to behave. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 23, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted September 23, 2016 What about the remaining 0.0009? Are they allowed to harass you for math typos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brettmainer Posted September 23, 2016 Members Share Posted September 23, 2016 I am assuming the "be nice to others" theme here does not extend to @Dirt related commentary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted September 23, 2016 Baller Share Posted September 23, 2016 @Than_Bogan these sig figs are all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted September 23, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted September 23, 2016 @brettmainer that is correct @dirt is exempt. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2016 I'm not angry and don't want to make a big deal about it but lately the negativity has been directed towards elite skiers who put up amazing scores that are yet to be certified. The two or three times this has happened in the last couple of weeks I don't think the people that posted meant any malice but sometimes I wish people would take a moment to consider how their words are going to be taken. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matthewbrown Posted October 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2016 @horton can i still make fun of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted October 18, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted October 18, 2016 @matthewbrown - If we can't make fun of Horton that would truly be the Death of Ballofspray If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 18, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18, 2016 @matthewbrown yes @Bruce_Butterfield no Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted October 18, 2016 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2016 If we can't make fun of @Horton then there is no hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ironhorse Posted October 25, 2016 Baller Share Posted October 25, 2016 Horton, this site is a valuable tool for mfgs as well. The great feedback on the 2016 Vapor made me open my wallet. Without this site and the great posts, I could have saved some $$$, but missed out on a great ski!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 If you are upset that I haven't been posting @Horton all you had to do was call me. No need for a thread :D In all seriousness, this thread is a huge digital asset to the skiing community. I hope it/you are around for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted October 25, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted October 25, 2016 Of course this site is awesome & the most informative ski site, I even have some carbon fins laying around & have one in use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thompjs Posted November 1, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 1, 2016 Sorta surprised the URL is still working. I wonder when Horton will quit this farce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 1, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted November 1, 2016 @thompjs I think you need to go back and reread the original post. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thompjs Posted November 1, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 1, 2016 @Horton Just having fun with the title of the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted December 20, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted December 20, 2016 As most of you have seen there is a bit of a political controversy being discussed at the moment. The portion of this conversation that is a debate about facts and policies is a good thing for the sport. The portion of the conversation that is accusation, innuendo and sarcasm is far less constructive. I understand that there is a lot of passion by those involved but would like to remind everyone strive for facts and relevant discussion. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted December 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 21, 2016 As one of the originals (going back to fin tweakers forum), my only complaint has been Horton. I guess that will never be resolved.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted December 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 21, 2016 I just want to ski... What controversy? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 23, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2017 bump for the new guys Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 23, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2017 >:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted June 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2017 Mom always said: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted June 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2017 Reminds me of half the skiers I see. All serious and totally lost sight of the fun in skiing. Guess we have to be serious on here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 19, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted March 19, 2018 My goal is always to have a user culture that is friendly and mature enough that I do not have to moderate. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 16, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted July 16, 2018 Seems like every day I read a post or two that is unnecessarily sarcastic or negative for no reason. The purpose of the site is to educate more than entertain. There was a day when some of the smartest guys in the sport exchanged ideas and offered coaching to lower level skiers. I see less of that every day. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Justin_C Posted July 16, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2018 @Horton I can't help but feel as though this is directed at me. My intention was not to contribute toward any sort of negativity but simply point out a pattern I've seen and ask a question. There are so many threads that speak of making the sport more affordable and accessible to people of all incomes and abilities. There is also a lot of talk regarding how the latest and greatest is what you'll need if you want to succeed and sometimes it does bother me. So yes, part of my post may have come across with a touch of sarcasm but I do feel as though the question has merit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 16, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted July 16, 2018 @Justin_C your post might have been the "straw the broke the camel's back” but you were not really out of line. My issue is about the overall culture of the community. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Justin_C Posted July 16, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2018 As a rule I feel as though I don't post unless I can contribute something of value and substance. I will do my best to stay positive and encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldmanskier Posted July 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2018 Horton: Your site is great. You moderate and facilitate it very well. Some people do facebook I do ballofspray. I look at it every day because it is the only site for three event skiing I have found that gives great information and insight into the waterskiing world that I love. You also keep the gossip crap in control and I love that you do not tolerate people being disrespectful to each other when they disagree on sensitive topics. I for one am very thankful you started and maintain ballofspary and hope it continues for years to come. Thanks for all you do for the sport. oldmanskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynaSkiPete Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Advertisers support this website. So finding fault with the advertisers products and discussion about it may piss them off. What they should do is learn from their customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 17, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted July 17, 2018 @DynaSkiPete it is the flippant comments that I find irritating. Sincere and thoughtful criticism of products of advertisers and non-advertisers is always welcome. You are correct the advertisers do read this website. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted July 17, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted July 17, 2018 To those manufacturers that support or view this site, as a user and avid skier / barefooter I use this site as a source of information on market products, both new and previous generation. I sift through the comments and do my own personal analysis / sifting as to relative importance and accuracy of what I read. This sport has pretty much lost its previous analytical analysis sources that were rolled out from a small test sample, read Waterski Mag & some others. I am very careful to read through the lines and do my best to purge the bias (either direction) out of the comment to gain as accurate feedback as I can. Multiple comments help increase the data set to paint a better picture, I may even set up a spreadsheet to get a clearer picture if it's a product I am considering buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynaSkiPete Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I do like to try stuff before I buy stuff. I tend to place a value on comments slamming a product as BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted July 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2018 I have to echo @DW. Bought my Vapor, Masterline rope, Babe's products and Prostar using insight from this forum. You may be doing more good for waterski/DD ski boat enthusiasts than you realize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 17, 2018 Author Administrators Share Posted July 17, 2018 @swc5150 for sure this forum is mostly positive but if I do not moderate it will descend into a trash fire. Seen Facebook? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted July 17, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2018 @swc5150 Bought my Senate C (new), Vapor (used), vapor boot (new from perf ski), Radar TRA (new from perf ski), Babes bucket, and a whole bunch more because of this site, @brooks, Rini Ski School, and Perf Ski (who I learned about here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynaSkiPete Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Facebook has ruined lots of people's lives including costing people their jobs. I avoid most social media. I have an account but I don't say anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 12, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted June 12, 2023 It is with great frustration that I had to jettison two long time members in the last 24 hours. In both cases it was because of aggressive and unnecessarily confrontational posts and PMs. It is super frustrating because one of those guys is someone I have a lot respect for. Nobody I know walks down to the dock in flagrantly insults the first person they see. I think some of you forget basic rules of civility when you get on the internet. One of the only rules around here is "just don't be a dick". 3 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kmenard Posted June 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted June 12, 2023 Will they still be able to ski in the Masters? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 12, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted June 12, 2023 @kmenard The jokes could write themselves but you know I'm so frustrated I can't go there. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kmenard Posted June 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted June 12, 2023 @Horton I wish I had more self-restraint, but I couldn't resist. Sorry people can't play nice in the sandbox 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted June 13, 2023 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2023 This site is not only a great source of entertainment for skiers, but also a wealth of knowledge all thanks to @Horton Your site, your rules and happy to comply with those rules to be able to continue benefiting from the site. Thanks Horton! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 13, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted June 13, 2023 @markn suck up! quit! he cant buy hats large enough now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted June 13, 2023 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2023 Dang @Jody_Sealthat is a bit harsh!! But my old 196 with the Jody Seal installed ZO is still going strong!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted June 13, 2023 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2023 @markn don’t feed the beast……… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 13, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted June 13, 2023 @markn The point is to keep the site giving you what you're asking for.Almost all water skiing, mostly slalom and as little drama as possible. 3 1 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dvskier Posted June 14, 2023 Baller Share Posted June 14, 2023 You’re doing a great job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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