Baller ozski Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 For the sub tropics we have had a hot dry summer, first time I've ever thought this but during the heat of the day its just too hot for me to be bothered putting on the ski. Water is well north of 30c and you sweat before and after a set, skiing late in the day is fine but not always practical. Summer rains and storms usually bring the lake temp down but this year there has not been enough so it feels like skiing in honey... Maybe this is global warming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 Water 36c, air 45c. That day might have pushed the heat limits at my lake last summer. I don't feel sorry for you at all. Especially since right now I'm cuddling with a space heater waiting for the next winter storm. Hot water rocks for slalom. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted January 19, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 19, 2017 30C+ water would be perfect for me. I'll wear a drysuit until we get through 25C water. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cam Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 Making me jealous, skied in water 1C and air 7C on Sunday, then again our water is lucky to reach 22C mid summer and we are into shorts & rash vest around 18C :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 Man, if we had 30c water in houston all year round, I'd be down like a clown. That's only 86f. That's only 3 degrees higher than what a lot of sports physiologists say is the perfect water temperature for performance. We regularly see 36C/95F water temp in the summers. Now THAT is warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 @BoneHead - do you even ski anymore? Seems to me you're just trying to rediscover your youth by riding bikes fit for 10 - 12 year olds! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 Never too hot to ski! I ski best when air temp is +92 F (33C). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted January 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2017 Late summer. Not unusual for our water to get in the high 90s. Feels like a bathtub. It really drains your energy. Also hard on the hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted January 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 20, 2017 I almost feel bad for you. I haven't seen the water or ground in a month because it's covered in snow. I'm sure I would manage 30C water just fine right about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted January 21, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted January 21, 2017 So this is how it played out yesterday... It got much uglier after I left and today most of the vegetation around the perimeter of the lake is carbon now. Its going to take a while for the wind barrier to regenerate sadly. I think they were running 3 water bombing choppers trying to get it under control at its peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGray Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Skied in 98f water. Just sucked the energy from you and feels like the ski had no speed. But take that over 40f water anytime. But as stated above in Houston we see over 90f water all summer. Surprised sometimes it isn't boiling out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller wettek69 Posted January 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2017 It got a lot uglier.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted January 21, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yep the first time I've ever heard of a ski school being evacuated by emergency services because of fire.. I was not hanging around for more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted January 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2017 Wow, assuming some half-wit lit that up @ozski? What's the word? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted January 21, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted January 21, 2017 @rockdog Sadly yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted January 21, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted January 21, 2017 Wow that is oddly beautiful -- though terrifying. Glad they eventually got it under control!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted January 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 21, 2017 @ozski That sucks your lake burned down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted January 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2017 Unbelievable. Would never think of that in Ohio. Hope Mother Nature does her thing asap! Regarding the title thread, it gets very humid and hot in NW Ohio sometimes. I remember one day the air was around 100 with very high humidity, water temp felt like piss water, and I can say I stopped in the middle of my round because I felt like I was going to have a heat attack. Was not enjoyable at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted January 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 25, 2017 You know I find I ski my very best down here in Houston before the water breaks the 90+ degree barrier. Over 90 and my scores fall just a bit until end of summer when the water begins to cool again. Strange phenomenon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted January 25, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 25, 2017 @ozski what lake is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted January 26, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted January 26, 2017 @Ali Ozskiresort @ Coolum. I agree with @Texas6 the super warm water is not as good to ski in. Less than 7 on the wing was looking like a possible option but the water has cooled slightly now and its better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fast351 Posted February 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2017 I'm trying to muster sympathy for you hot water skiers, I honestly am, but I'm having a pretty hard time considering my ski site is covered in two feet of ice right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 2, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted February 2, 2017 When I was solely a NY skier, I never expected to run -35 until the water "warmed up" to 70f. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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