Baller_ lpskier Posted August 11, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted August 11, 2017 Adam Cord and Denali crushes the M2 completion at Nationals with a score of 3@39. He was the only guy to run 38 and did it in a brisk wind! Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 11, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 11, 2017 What is funny about his is that @AdamCord only went to Nationals to avoid the birth of his second child. The baby is due any second. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted August 11, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted August 11, 2017 That ski flat works. Very impressive. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 11, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted August 11, 2017 So OBVIOUSLY I am totally excited about this ski and my miniscule contribution to it. But I feel like we also need to give Adam Cord the SKIER a little credit here, in addition to Adam Cord the Ski Designer. CONGRATULATIONS to "both" of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ktm300 Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 Cord: "Where are all of those it's the Indian not the arrow folks when you need them" Answer: They are on BOS talking about skis, adjusting skis, ZO testing, puck reviewing, caliper comparing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 11, 2017 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 11, 2017 I had the benefit of seeing the set from Tower 1. Adam looked rock solid his entire set and had a great start at 39. I was almost surprised that he didn't go further. Very good skiing. Billy Susi second I believe with 5@38. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 Anyone have any other scores from M2? Online scoring is only showing Mommer and StevO. Pretty bummed the online scoring is not working well, but am I surprised? Not in the least..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 11, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 11, 2017 Well the story that Adam won is ridiculous internet fake news Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rfa Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 Congrats @AdamCord !!! @lpskier, how did Adam look compared to when we saw him ski in NY? By the way, I "heard" @lpskier also skied very well! Congrats as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 He told me he basically doesn't miss 38 anymore after years of being more like a 15%'er at 38. That's pretty cool and gives some hope to a hack like me who in my best season was about a 15%'er. Having said that; he's just better than me and no ski changes that fact! It is interesting, though, that the timing of a big surge for him comes congruent with being on the new Denali. Has to be satisfying to be skiing so well on a ski one designs and produces. Bummed to still be on injured reserve...would be fun to try one tho love my Vapor(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 He's always been good, but his recent performance has been crazy good. Some of that is just baseline improvement, I'm sure, but the ski seems to be working well too. Pretty exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 I suppose in this you need not try to separate Indian from arrow, since the indian made the arrow. Congrats Adam. Great skiing and designing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted August 11, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 11, 2017 All I see is that Billy has a BallOfSpray sticker on his ski. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Mateo_Vargas Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 Are they going to melt if the podium is outside the tent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MillerTime38 Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 That is one good looking podium, that is me on far right. 5th place, I would have taken my ski but didn't want there to be two X7s on the podium. @AdamCord looked great on his Denali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 11, 2017 Supporting Member Share Posted August 11, 2017 I see @AdamCord had to sell all but one shirt in order to afford a second kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted August 11, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks guys, definitely a lifelong dream realized. The boat/driver/lake/ski felt awesome today, all I really had to do was hang on! While I do think I've progressed as a skier as @6balls said it's been a huge leap forward this year. I think I first ran 38@36 in practice in 2005, and my skiing improved incrementally for over a decade, but this year has been insane. I've never had so much fun skiing! I told the M2 guys that they are now allowed to order skis since nationals is over. Wouldn't want any of them to have one to use against me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2017 I don't know if @AdamCord has more skill or intelligence. I talked to him and he is pretty darn smart. Watching him ski displays his athletic talent. But the persistence puts him over the top. The 64 on his ski is not the length but the generation. Got it right this time! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Great skiing by @AdamCord and huge victory for Denali Skis. But I'm a little frustrated with Open Men skiers dropping down to ski in level 8. Sorry not trying to take away from the victory but it's just how I feel. If someone could enlighten me as to why you'd drop down maybe I might view it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted August 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2017 @303Skier fair point. This goes back to the question of where do we draw the line between pros and amateurs, should we draw that line, etc.? I personally think the level 10 rule is a good idea, and that the Level 10 score should be fairly high. The level 9/OM score is so low that guys like me can achieve it, but that doesn't exactly make us pro skiers. For Instance in my opinion Cale Burdick should have every right to ski M2. He lives in Michigan for god's sake, he works full time, he has 3 kids....he's not a professional water skier. He IS really damn good at skiing though, so we should keep him out of our division because we can't compete with him? I talked with @JeffSurdej about the Level 10 rule yesterday, it sounds like the score for us will be 1@41. I think that's a fair cutoff. Michael Bullock (top seed in M2 yesterday) is really close to that. If I run 1@41 I'll gladly ski OM and get my ass kicked by Nate and Travers. But just because some amateur has worked their way into Level 9 doesn't mean they should be skiing against the best skiers on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted August 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2017 Another point, which has no real logic, but some merit....until you win a National championship you are still getting beat by other amateurs. (I know what the rules say, no distinction). Some M3,4,5 guys win and then voluntarily move to MM, because they think it's the right thing to do. I don't know what's right, but let's not beat on Adam for winning his first Nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted August 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2017 @AdamCord If you ever heard @CaleBurdick give his sales pitch for Taco Bell you'd know he's a professional skier. Been living on Taco Bell since hearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted August 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2017 @AdamCord very fair question. Where do you draw the lines between pro and amateur. Winning money,skiing a pro event, MM skiing big dawgs considered professionals. This has been an ongoing issue for many many many years. I believe that if USA Water ski wants to grow the sport they need to come up with a solution to this ongoing issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted August 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2017 Good to see my old bud @millertime on the podium! looks like the illegal smile is back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gmut Posted August 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2017 @AdamCord nice skiing ,great win. @adamhcaldwell score a big victory for Denali skis. Call the "waaahmbulance" for those skiers that have an issue with Adam skiing in M2. What a bunch of crybabies!! My advice, go buy a Denali, get competitive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303Skier Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Again I'm not trying to take away from the victory, @AdamCord skied lights out and crushed the competition. He and the new Denali looked incredible from the shore. I even chatted with him about the new ski before I took my set. Love the new tech that they incorporated into this ski. After hearing your thoughts and perspective @AdamCord I can see both sides and your frustration as well. Maybe level 10 is a good idea. Great skiing and congrats on the Chanpionship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller unksskis Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 Adam has every right, and should ski M2. Congrats Cord, what was most impressive is how you were chatting with EVERYONE in the tent before you skied, to where I was starting to feel bad for you that you may have not been able to concentrate and prep properly. Answering questions, talking shop, all minutes before winning a championship. Well earned and deserved! Have to disagree on Cale as an example though, although he holds down the family and "real life", he continues to ski at the elite level, and I heard took Nate to yet another run-off at MW Regionals. I feel Cale is more a great example of the new rules of OM/MM being able to ski division for Overall. He competed years ago in M2 due to wanting to ski overall, where now he could ski OM slalom, and then all events for Overall, just not being able to place in slalom. Great skiing again and congrats, it was fun to watch, especially going for that one last buoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 the ski and boot mods are working for him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JeffSurdej Posted August 14, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 14, 2017 @AdamCord not sure I ever saw someone look so dominating on a ski before. Might have to try one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted August 15, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thanks @JeffSurdej! Yes we need to find one for the President to try Thanks @303skier and @unksskis. When we start talking about @CaleBurdick the lines definitely get fuzzy. I wouldn't be opposed to eliminating the open division and just having straight age groups. If we do that I'll let you distract Nate while I mess with his fin before we ski... >:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thanks @MarcusBrown for shooting video of my last pass at Nationals last week. I had taken the lead by running the 38 head wind, and with top seed Michael Bullock still on the dock I wanted to get as far down 39 as possible in the tail wind. It also seemed like a great opportunity to make sure my Reflex release was adjusted properly :# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 Awesome. I love the slow motion audio "oooooooo..." at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 That was a spectacular dismount. I give it a full 5 stars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 18, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted August 18, 2017 That's awesome. Laughed out loud at the ejection. Slo-mo makes everything, especially falls, look spectacular. Congrats again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 That purdue waterski team really produced huh - this thread you have cord surdej burdick and bullock all representing. Going to convert them all onto Denali's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 @BraceMaker yep Cale has one, Surdej gets his next week, and I've already talked with Bullock about trying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 Bullock will probably want to laminate one himself. @AdamCord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JeffSurdej Posted August 18, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 18, 2017 Just ordered one!!!!!!!!!! Boiler Up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GregHind Posted August 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2017 I want one of those skis, that boat, whatever you ate for breakfast any any other tricky stuff. @AdamCord wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted August 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2017 @GregHind you can find the ski here The tricky stuff is found here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted August 19, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2017 As a used ski procurer what generation is the hot ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted August 20, 2017 Author Baller_ Share Posted August 20, 2017 Great video! If anyone is wondering, yes, that is my Airstream on the shore. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted August 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted August 20, 2017 Cool airstream!! Looks like Adam really can get the front of that C-65 engaged!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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