Orlando76 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Bobcats are the feistiest animals we have. Incredible hunters with a sixth sense. The only thing an alligator or panther have on a bobcat is size and mass because a bobcat’s determination is unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 14, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted February 14, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CLQb9FfByFc/?igshid=1ssh58ik2uson Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted February 14, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 14, 2021 Sure alligators eat lots of water skiers in Florida. But at least we bring them to justice when they do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller liquid d Posted February 16, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2021 Jody, i will not help you put that course in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted February 16, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2021 @Jody_Seal Goode power buoys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 2Valve Posted February 16, 2021 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2021 The first time I was in Australia, I had some free time and wanted to go skiing. My buddy gave me this strange look and told me about 20' crocs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OTF Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Only thing that can kill you outside in MN is the weather, that’s only hazardous to idiots. Y’all can have the gators, snakes and quakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2021 @OTF Hate to say it but, you have rattle snakes (TIMBER RATTLER AND E MASSASAUGA) in SE MN. Mark and I many years ago found the body of a mowed up timber we think, but could not find the head or tail next to hill on the north side road to confirm. 3-4 ft. section def looked like a rattler pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted March 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2021 @OTF hanging your ski up for the season and winterizing your boat for months on end is kinda like a death that keeps repeating itself....just sayn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller Jody_Seal Posted April 1, 2021 Baller Share Posted April 1, 2021 In mid-March, one of our K-9's was attempting to apprehend a dangerous felon who was hiding in a pond. The suspect grabbed the K-9's head and shoved it under water in an attempt to drown the dog. Fortunately, the K-9 wasn't harmed and the bad guy went to jail. In light of this, it became clear that while K-9's may not be suitable for in-water apprehensions. And since there are 554 lakes within Polk County, other options were considered. The PCSO field tested various animals to be used when suspects enter the water in an attempt to escape. Otters were among the fastest, but flinging one fifty feet was too simple for the bad guys. Elephants were not only fast, but they were impossible to be thrown by a suspect. Unfortunately, they don't fit in Ford Explorers. Manatee were tested but they only fared well when the suspects were older than 95 years old and covered in lettuce, which is a scenario that only really occurs once or twice a month in Polk County. We tried cats, but, seriously, they are way to smart to get near any kind of water. And, they only work when they pretty much feel like it, which is almost never. And who wants to look at a wet cat—not pretty. Finally, we tested alligators. They proved to be very fast in the water and not easy for suspects to free themselves from. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the creation of a unit like no other in the United States: The PCSO G8R Unit. Ten deputies are currently being trained to work as handlers for our G8Rs, and funding has already been secured to provide each G8R with a fitted bullet proof vest. Just like their K-9 counterparts, these G8Rs will also be available for demonstrations at area schools and nursing homes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller JayG80 Posted May 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2021 Mostly Peaceful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lpskier Posted May 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2021 It was a little nippy this morning. Quote Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 2Valve Posted May 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2021 @Jody_Seal Hippos might be even better than alligator's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted May 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2021 @lpskier At LaPoint ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 23, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 23, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPMmJyvNSCl/?utm_medium=copy_link Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jody_Seal Posted May 25, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 25, 2021 Right down the street here in the redneck riviera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted May 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 26, 2021 ooh...a hammerhead? It's the ones you don't see that ya gotta worry about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted May 26, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 26, 2021 @liquid d "a" hammerhead? Never worry about 'em. I've been surrounded underwater by thousands at a time and on numerous occasions, the bulk of which I could never see. I took this shot at Darwin Island in the Galapagos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbski Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Another Far Side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_MS Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 7.5 feet. Lake 3 was not very busy today until they caught it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted June 13, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2021 I’m more afraid to the flock of ducks I skied into yesterday. @The_MS was there a neighborhood barbecue tonight featuring fresh gator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_MS Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 We called the removal team and they were here super fast and had it caught. I think they make a bit of cash from it some how. We have a bayou pretty close and I would bet there are bigger ones in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted June 13, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 13, 2021 @The_MS they don’t see them that big at the ridge, the anacondas usually eat them first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikolG Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Don’t forget about the bears in Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 16, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 16, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CQLsQKGrHrv/?utm_medium=copy_link Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 16, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 16, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CP-tkmZHvqL/?utm_medium=copy_link Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted June 17, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 17, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmRPUQHSWO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Just you , your girl and your Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted June 24, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2021 Sandhill Cranes are the ones to watch out for...apparently https://www.fox13news.com/news/video-alligator-crosses-street-trying-to-escape-flock-of-cranes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjeep Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Those are such cute little bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vic Posted July 4, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 4, 2021 I prefer lakes without teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 8, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted July 8, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CRED3lYjbUT/?utm_medium=copy_link Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bruce_Butterfield Posted July 8, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2021 I would have used a 20' selfy stick to for that video! Quote If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted July 8, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2021 These guys are not welcome either. A cotton mouth about 5 feet long was spotted swimming across our lake a couple times a few weeks ago. A neighbor we allow to fish there said he would pop it next time he sees it. Let's hope. This one I spotted in my backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted July 8, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 8, 2021 And in today’s news a woman from CA was dragged out of her tent in the middle of the night while camping in MT and killed by a grizzly. Careful… it’s a jungle out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidN Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 That little fella comes over a lot to inspect what’s underneath our dock. ? He’s super timid and flees the scene as soon as you approach him. Sometimes when I start skiing our west course I have to occasionally shoo him out of the way before I hop into the water. No issues with him yet, not so sure how I feel about it a couple years down the road when he grows a bit more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Roger Posted July 9, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 9, 2021 @MichaelWiebe - one of the magazines did a small article on gators and stated there had never been an attack on a skier in Florida as long as AWSA had records. I skied on Lake Seminole (between St. Petersburg and Clearwater in Florida) for many years which has a population of gators, never an issue. Just respect them like any potentially dangerous animal and you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scuppers Posted July 9, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 9, 2021 Forget the gators - it’s the snakes that worry me! It would take years to fully recover from a Rattler or cotton mouth bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted July 9, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 9, 2021 Forget the gators. Forget the moccasins and rattlers. The only truly dangerous part about skiing in FL is driving to and from the lake. Everything else is child’s play compared to the homicidal maniacs behind the wheel of the cars and trucks we have to dodge daily on the way to ski. (We need a lake house!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller liquid d Posted July 11, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 11, 2021 I hope they used clear duct tape on that gator's mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MISkier Posted July 11, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 11, 2021 Saran Wrap, maybe? Quote The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 17, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted July 17, 2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CRWulZvAOHu/?utm_medium=copy_link Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted July 19, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 19, 2021 @Horton - check out "TheMalibuArtist" on YouTube. Tons of drone videos just like the one you posted of GWSs lazily cruising the SoCal coast literally in the takeoff zone just outside of where waves break. In one, a longboarder turns to paddle for a wave and his hand appears to hit one and the shark just flinched away. Most of the GWSs are "juveniles" in that they are in the 8 to 10-foot range and appear to be feeding mostly on rays and fish. Some pretty sketchy footage of sharks headed toward people in the water (including kids), but they always seem disinterested. Not sure where the "adult" GWSs are. In other locales looking for sea lions, elephant seals, etc., I guess. That one you posted looked to be on the large side of juvenile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cnewbert Posted July 20, 2021 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2021 Water skiing is perfectly safe in Florida. Just don’t ride bikes here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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