Baller Cooper_Trelawney Posted June 18 Baller Share Posted June 18 This place looks pretty cool. What an experience for waterskiing! They are expanding the footprint by coming to North Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 18 Baller Share Posted June 18 Entire lake has a liner ,Wow! My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MitchellM Posted June 18 Baller_ Share Posted June 18 First pro event ever in Africa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 18 Administrators Share Posted June 18 looks to be about 8 hours ahead of PST 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 skialex Posted June 18 Baller Share Posted June 18 Pro tour in three continents for 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted June 18 Baller Share Posted June 18 Cool lake. Looks crazy narrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 18 Baller Share Posted June 18 Alice mentionned cold water??? Forecast for saturday and sunday is 97 and 99 f . How cold water could be... 1 My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier RobHazelwood Posted June 18 Elite Skier Share Posted June 18 7 minutes ago, Andre said: Alice mentionned cold water??? Forecast for saturday and sunday is 97 and 99 f . How cold water could be... Spring fed water, my guess would be 80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ mike_mapple Posted June 18 Baller_ Share Posted June 18 was this dug as a slalom lake, or is it used for something else? Performance Ski and Surf Mike@perfski.com 👾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 18 Administrators Share Posted June 18 K1000 Marrakech Pro - June 19-20 Event Web Site https://www.k1000marrakechpro.com/ 6/19 webcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzPB_7sCZ90 6/20 webcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5xFLdMFgYU Waterski ProTour https://www.waterskiprotour.com/ Live Results & Running Orders https://www.iwwfed-ea.org/classic/24MAR001/ 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 jcwaterskiparadise Posted June 18 Baller Share Posted June 18 Mike Mapple, an airplane pilot from air marocco build the lake only to slalom in his own country... A giant swimming pool with a blue liner in the middle of nowhere. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted June 18 Baller_ Share Posted June 18 Very cool! What a great place to visit, make sure to sample the local culture and culinary fare. Although when competing it's always a bit risky to sample gastronomic delicacies of very different cultures as the results can sometimes not be desirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mfjaegersr Posted June 19 Baller Share Posted June 19 (32.0338056, -7.9498333) Who’s updating the Google Earth lake list these days, @Horton? Fresh data! I *know* it’s in Morocco…yet it looks like it’s in the middle of BF Egypt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cooper_Trelawney Posted June 19 Author Baller Share Posted June 19 According to a friend in Mexico, most ski lakes in Mexico have a plastic liner like this lake in Morocco. Even here in Texas, a lot of ponds and tanks have liners if clay isn't present. To pro skiers, a lined lake seems unusual but they seem to be more common than not. If rainfall, ground water and clay are scarce, a liner sounds like the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 19 Baller Share Posted June 19 Lots of gate reviews, only 1 gate pulled. It "seems" that the judges are less than confident in their real time vision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted June 19 Baller Share Posted June 19 80 degrees doesn’t seem cold? Great looking site! I think a couple of the trophy lakes in MN have liners to hold water in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 19 Baller_ Share Posted June 19 TLE2 in se Mn is a lined lake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted June 19 Baller Share Posted June 19 Anyone else see Will’s 41 gate in round 2? How was that a make? I don’t think Stephen would have made it through regardless due to back up but wow that could have messed with things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 20 Administrators Share Posted June 20 Well this is one time I hope Asher is not on the podium - so I do not have to hear more about the above gate. Yea that is a zero. 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 Drago Posted June 20 Baller Share Posted June 20 Now we need the SurePath data too. Oh what fun. 🍿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted June 20 Baller Share Posted June 20 How much did it cost to build that lake and supporting infrastructure, loads of dosh ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cooper_Trelawney Posted June 20 Author Baller Share Posted June 20 @Horton I'm looking at the iwwf results page this morning. Looks like Asher scored 1@43 in the finals for first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cooper_Trelawney Posted June 20 Author Baller Share Posted June 20 But....looking at the results of all 3 rounds, Asher would have been in the finals anyways. Those gates were out but it doesn't have an impact on the outcome. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 20 Administrators Share Posted June 20 @Cooper_Trelawney That is correct - zero controversy. Congratulations to Asher! I just watched Asher's 41 a bunch of times. It's just bonkers. 2 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...
Administrators Horton Posted June 20 Administrators Share Posted June 20 Here is Will's 41 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8b5YB6IPr7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 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 kc Posted June 20 Baller Share Posted June 20 Will called it the best 41 he’s ever run, in his post ski interview with Zane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mikerev800 Posted June 20 Baller Share Posted June 20 Where was Nate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted June 20 Baller Share Posted June 20 5 hours ago, Cooper_Trelawney said: But....looking at the results of all 3 rounds, Asher would have been in the finals anyways. Those gates were out but it doesn't have an impact on the outcome. True. Just with all the gate reviews they had during the first and second round it makes me wonder how they miss something like that. Nothing on Will. That 41 was mental. It doesn’t seem like a ton of vegetation grows around that site, however, once it does grow in somewhat that place is going to be insane. Is it Camille‘s family’s lake? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cooper_Trelawney Posted June 20 Author Baller Share Posted June 20 @APB I agree with you that it is odd that the missed gate wasn't caught considering the technology present and the review process that we saw during the tournament. Judges are only human and we all make errors but it's surprising that this one wasn't questioned. Nothing on Will. We've all missed a gate before and I have to guess at -41, that it's like threading a needle at 60+ mph. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 03RLXi Posted June 20 Baller Share Posted June 20 From New Zealand Tournament Water Ski Association Facebook page Quote Breaking news from Morocco , at Africa’s first ever pro tour stop kiwi Alex King is part of history towing Will Asher for a score of 1@9.75m to win the event , it was the first time 10.25m has ever been run in Africa also at 42 years of age Will becomes the oldest ever skier to run 10.25m at 58kph An amazing feat for Will and some remarkable driving from Alex with possibly the straightest ever completed 10.25m pass in history . The maximum deviation on the pass was only 4cm . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted June 20 Baller Share Posted June 20 Alex King is the bees knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted June 20 Baller Share Posted June 20 I heard Alex say that as I was watching it last night, unbelievable driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Slalom.Steve Posted June 20 Baller_ Share Posted June 20 Just for clarity, Will's 41 gate in the finals was fine: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller stroller93 Posted June 21 Baller Share Posted June 21 On 6/19/2024 at 12:26 PM, mfjaegersr said: (32.0338056, -7.9498333) Who’s updating the Google Earth lake list these days, @Horton? Fresh data! I *know* it’s in Morocco…yet it looks like it’s in the middle of BF Egypt. where can this be found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 21 Baller Share Posted June 21 19 hours ago, mikerev800 said: Where was Nate? I understand that Nate has a real job now, flying commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted June 21 Baller Share Posted June 21 They're really packing in the spectators... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Skier RobHazelwood Posted June 21 Elite Skier Share Posted June 21 1 hour ago, Nando said: They're really packing in the spectators... 40 mins out of any sort of town and not advertised due to it being the first event and nervous of security risk. The stands and tents were there for the sponsors and VIP’s to make them comfortable not for spectators 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mikerev800 Posted June 22 Baller Share Posted June 22 11 hours ago, LeonL said: I understand that Nate has a real job now, flying commercial. I was wondering if that might be the case, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted June 22 Baller Share Posted June 22 @mikerev800 flying commercial is boring, live your life and ski, you might think so , but, money will never replace, freedom to live your life, without becoming a slave to the system. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mikerev800 Posted June 22 Baller Share Posted June 22 2 hours ago, Stevie Boy said: @mikerev800 flying commercial is boring, live your life and ski, you might think so , but, money will never replace, freedom to live your life, without becoming a slave to the system. I find myself not wanting to watch these pro events when the top pros are not showing up. 3 hours ago, Stevie Boy said: @mikerev800 flying commercial is boring, live your life and ski, you might think so , but, money will never replace, freedom to live your life, without becoming a slave to the system. But you can't blame the guy for starting a long term career. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtmecheng Posted June 23 Baller Share Posted June 23 7 hours ago, Stevie Boy said: @mikerev800 flying commercial is boring, live your life and ski, you might think so , but, money will never replace, freedom to live your life, without becoming a slave to the system. Money does help with things like food, bills, etc and having those things paid sure can make someone feel at ease. Fact is, even the best pro skiers don’t get paid enough for the basics of life. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 24 Baller Share Posted June 24 @Stevie Boy, but money does buy food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller OldboyII Posted June 24 Baller Share Posted June 24 I would hesitate to call skiing on 2K carbon ski behind 100K boat a rebellion against the system )) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted June 24 Baller_ Share Posted June 24 Here, I fixed it:-) @vtmecheng - Money does help with things like food, bills, skis, boats, ropes, vests, fins, etc and having those things paid sure can make someone feel at ease. Fact is, even the best pro skiers don’t get paid enough for the basics of life mentioned above. It is a shame that the top open pro skiers (M & F) require alternate primary income streams to be financially secure enough to compete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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