Administrators Horton Posted February 11, 2019 Administrators Share Posted February 11, 2019 Yes I know - Lose weight, eat right, yoga, coffee grounds up your tail pipe, go to the gym, bla bla bla same old $h*t everyone says every year. Really. What are you going to do different on the water? Or how are you going to change what happens on the water? Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted February 11, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2019 Lose weight, eat right, yoga, go to the gym......thats all going to help what happens on the water (not sure about the coffee grounds)..... I've already lost 15 lbs, probably going to lose another 5-10 (21% body fat down to 17, heading for 12%....I get a new vest when I get to 12%) and have started working out again... thats gotta help on the water. Specifically ON the water? MORE TIME on the water, and as much as I can at Jodi's. Keep plugging away at the things I've been doing with Jodi's help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Luzz Posted February 11, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2019 Stop trying to reinvent the wheel and ski strong and smart. Ski coach at Jolly Ski, Organizer of the San Gervasio Pro Am (2023 Promo and others), Co-Organizer of the Jolly Clinics. Water Ski Bits on X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted February 11, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2019 More trick skiing!! Helps my slalom, burns in my brain to keep weight on my front foot and be more centered on a ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted February 11, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted February 11, 2019 My list: 1. I will be intensely focused on the following thread, especially the tips from @adamhcaldwell https://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/20628/35-off-gate-and-1-ball-what-is-wrong 2. I will be working on how to get my shoulders back or, rather, how to be in a position that prevents them from being pulled forward. 3. I will be trying the Rev S plus setting in ZO. I have not experienced that or Trick mode yet. 4. I have already mailed my entry for an L tournament. That will be my first and, while it won’t do anything specific for my skiing or be an exceptional performance, it will be an experience I’ve wanted. I’ll ski two of those this year. I’ll also work on conditioning and less drinking. I’ve already cut back quite a bit on the drinking. Conditioning results are about the same so far - not bad but not great. Of all of this, the item at #1 is going to pay the most dividends. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted February 11, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 11, 2019 1. Slow the boat down 1mph until August. I want to learn 28off so I can feel the swing of the boat. Hoping this will build confidence & muscle memory. 2. Try to switch my grip (right palm down/ RFF). If it doesn't work after 10 sets, go back to my normal upside down grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_skier Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 1. Not trying to overanalyze, and JUST SKI. 2. I'll probably spend additional time mastering the equipment between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted February 11, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted February 11, 2019 going to remember to keep my vision up in the course and be level-headed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted February 12, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2019 Ski more. 2018 was my baby’s first year so the course time took a pretty big hit. That and ski stronger through the wake at -32, like @Luzz told me to B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 12, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 12, 2019 @RichardDoane any chance you will try to make some angle this year? Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted February 12, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2019 Try to be more like @jayski. Seriously, be more focused from the beginning of each set on the water. It's easy to jump in and start skiing, then a couple passes in you wonder what you've been doing the first couple passes. Continue with fitness and coaching as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller motoskier Posted February 12, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 12, 2019 Ski more at the BOS headquarters( more coaching from the man), and try not to get hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 12, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 12, 2019 @motoskier come on man don't lie. I know you are not going to come ski with me no matter how much I beg. Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 12, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 12, 2019 one of my ideas is as follows... I have for rope lengths that I work at: #1) opener #2) not super challenging and almost never miss it #3) super challenging pass I only make when I'm skiing my very best #4) PB pass - I've only got past two ball three times ever Most of my rides consist of two passes at rope length #1 & 4 or 6 passes at rope length #2. These are the rides where I'm working on honing technique, being consistent and such. Mid-late-season I bang on rope length #3 a fair amount. When I do run it I'm usually so amped up and or physically worked that any attempts at rope length #4 are fruitless. What I want to do more of in 2019 is to skip rope length #3 and move on to #4. This is to gain experience and spend some time at the harder length when I'm not already physically spent. I discovered this by accident last summer when on a lark I opted up and then got much further down the pass than expected. Now clearly this is not something that I'm going to do often. It's maybe a once every 10 rides exercise and only mid late in the season. Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 15, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted February 15, 2019 @Horton Please define “mid late season.” Will you use this technique to get ready for Nationals (or would you if you were going to Nationals)? Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 15, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 15, 2019 @lpskier mid late season is after mid early season :-| I plan to do it a bit regardless of what events I ski. Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 15, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 15, 2019 @lpskier seriously? I wouldn't do this until I'm occasionally knocking down past #3. I think this is one of those ideas that has value if it's applied only sparingly and when logical. Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 15, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted February 15, 2019 @horton Well what I am curious about is whether you think this is an effective tool to try to peak for a big event. I get it that you have to be skiing well to use it, but how do (or whether) you use it to your best advantage when you need to peak is my question. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted February 15, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 15, 2019 Be less of a grammar nazi... Nah. Can't do it. You meant "differently" in your thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Booze Posted February 15, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 15, 2019 Use restraint in jumping on different skis. The concept of staying on a ski to extract all its potential is starting to make sense. I'll probably try one or two, but that will be it. (except for 'fun' days....strap on the bindings to an old Duvall or Mastercraft and see how it rides) ps: Fins may be an issue though. Jay's new fin, the CG, the strange fin Lucky gave me, different wings. ps2/segue: What ever happened to "ventrals"? It seemed to be a fad. For me it was inconclusive. It did smooth things out, but did add drag, which definitely doesn't work in my favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted February 15, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 15, 2019 @skidawg you disagree with my plan!!?? should be more burritos and beer instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted February 15, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 15, 2019 Eat more tacos maybe try the coffee thing More professional help Stay away from the dock talk and the guys who think they know it all OH ya and purchase all the latest and greatest gear I get sucked into thinking I need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2019 Not sure I buy into the tricks helping slalom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted February 16, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2019 Less ski R&D and more GUT... Trying new ski tech is fun but man it can take a toll on your scores. I'm ready to enjoy what we've created and just SKI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 16, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted February 16, 2019 @AdamCord That would mean you are actually going to ski more than 2 sets a month. Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted February 17, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2019 I am going to ski on the opposite side of the country. I will train in New York to improve my offside turn. I believe it will help tremendously being further away from Horton and his nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted February 17, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted February 17, 2019 @Dirt. Bad idea. The on side turn in both California and New York is to the left. If you want to mix it up, split your time with Texas. Then you can turn both left and right. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller AdamCord Posted February 17, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 17, 2019 @Horton Yes if I thought getting more sets were a possibility, that would be the other thing I'd change. That being said...you ski too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 18, 2019 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2019 @Dirt is already well versed in the RIGHT turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 4, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 4, 2019 I am going to really try to get to more L events. Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 4, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted March 4, 2019 Become more comfortable with more COM foward on the ski...especially coming out of 135 (RFF). Picking a ski and fin setting and not changing it for a while...long while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deep11 Posted March 4, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 4, 2019 Video EVERY pass to make sure that I initiate edge change before the first wake and that my shoulders stay level until the handle release (which is going to get later). The goal = not so fast at the bouy and in better shape to turn without slack. (ran 38 twice for the first time last year, don’t want it to be the last time!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slow Posted March 4, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 4, 2019 Going to do alot more endless miles of freeskiing on the Couer D Alene river with friends and family. BBQ and drink some beers on the river bank and go at it again. Thinking of grabbing a new ski to change things up. Maybe a KD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraser Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 To focus on my coach's ( @twhisper ) training tips, video more, and to be more assertive with my boat driver and/or "coaches" as to what I want to achieve and do each set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DangerBoy Posted March 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2019 New ski and bindings. :) Also want to hit the weights and get stronger and in better shape before ski season. Would like to lose a little belly fat so I can fit into at least one of the tournament jackets I bought. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted March 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2019 Quite just rounding buoys and work on what I learned with my ski lessons with CP. Maybe I will video my self more, it normally makes me cringe and hit the Tequila bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller IGski Posted March 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2019 Leave work early as much as possible without getting fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted March 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2019 I just want to heal up, lose the 20 pounds I gained and go right back to where I was this time last year. Forget going forward, I need to go backward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimski Posted March 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2019 @IGski I dig your priorities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dnewton Posted March 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2019 Reflex, ski more reps on easier line lengths. Trying to diligently work on form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_T Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Drink more beer. Put 100+ hrs on the meter teach the wife to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 6, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted March 6, 2019 @E_T wife? Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted March 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2019 @IGski I fixed that problem last year. Retired. Easily doubled my sets. Downside...usually need to be Mens 6 to retire, close to 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller IGski Posted March 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2019 @Zman Congrats on retirement! Hoping I can do the same in 6-7 years. I'm not competing but that would put me in Mens 5 if all goes well and my pension holds!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_T Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 @Horton ya you need to get out of your garage more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted March 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2019 Definitely going to approach practice differently this year, I started to do it at the end of 2018 and it paid off. I really want to focus on always having a gameplan in practice; mixing up practice sets more and not getting burned into doing the same thing. Trying to make every set a new challenge to push my best. Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller daveok Posted March 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2019 I will keep my arms low on my hips and centered, as well I'll be looking in front of the boat to finish my direction change so I can finish both side direction changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller C5Quest Posted March 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2019 Basically suck less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ryota Posted March 6, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 6, 2019 Trying to get out of Japanese level. We are(Japanese) too struggling at 15-32off.and so do I. Except Mr.Kurisawa who has Japanese mens slalom record at 4@39/10.75 (2005-6) Planning to Learn and understand more with @twhisper online video coaching from this spring. My goal for this year is run 32 with no problem and run into deep 35 and more than 2 at 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jetsetr Posted March 7, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2019 Just going to try and have more fun...as a heavy Type A, I have to learn to dial it back a bit. It will probably help my skiing and in life in general.... Would like to ski with @twhisper a bit more (even if he had that “what do I do with this train wreck?” look on his face!) as well as get back to his training site. Took the winter months off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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