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Masterline Custom, 13" 1.183" and Masterline 13" 1.125" Your hands will thank you!

@LoopSki I think you would find that due to not having connection to a large or marshy waterbody, this issue is certainly less common that most other Florida circumstances. The lakes are quite manicured, and conditions are phenomenal...

Reduced to $649,000

@horton I don't think he is necessarily doing anything differently. It's about having a vision of what it should look like (avoiding incorrect designs), and working toward that vision.

Ok, you got my attention :DHonored by the comments, thank you. I'll help: drivework ethicbrainsBergmanmany talented competitors to watch, older and younger. The field is full of exceedingly outstanding people--full of skills, discipline, and imagination. Most in the group would excel by any metric in just about anything they wanted to all the items listed in the comments above (support system)Thank you again (Horton) for the kind comments and attention. It's a long road to hoe--you'd better love the process (and all that good stuff)

Consult with @BTheis who we just got set up on a new D3 ION 2... best ski out there. Though 66 may seem like the natural choice, you may be able to go with a 67 at 52 kph. Either should be great.

Consult with @BTheis who we just got set up on a new D3 ION 2... best ski out there. Though 66 may seem like the natural choice, you may be able to go with a 67 at 52 kph. Either should be great.

Link to listing:https://stellar.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/SwrNwQ0Q65/2535STILLWATERLAKESDRIVESW Renowned as one of the very finest ski sites, Stillwater Lakes offers exceptional skiing conditions and the privacy you've sought! This gated enclave consists of only 18 lakefront lots that enjoy exclusive ownership and access to the two WORLD-CLASS, PRIVATE WATER SKI LAKES, and is home to champion skiers and passionate enthusiasts alike. This 3 BR, 2.5 bath custom-built home is steel frame, and beyond the nearly 2300 ft living space (expandable), offers a roomy 3 car garage, an upper shop area and loads of storage space throughout. From the rich hardwood floors and solid surface countertops to the extraordinary large walk-in pantry and floating staircase, enjoy only select finishes and attention to detail. Set on more than an acre and 125 feet of lake frontage, be greeted by sensational Florida sunrises every waking morning, as you head to your private dock and covered boat lift to enjoy the magical skiing conditions. Stillwater Lakes hosts several three event water ski tournaments annually, and is ideally situated only minutes from the beaches, and an easy drive to Melbourne and Orlando airports, as well as Disney and the area attractions. Truly a very special opportunity to enjoy one of the very best circumstances for water skiing, anywhere in the world.Offered at $780,000listed by Drew Ross, (407) 383-6497

His name is George Athans (not Athens)... I'm actually on a call with him right now for Water Ski Canada HP :D Certainly among the best overall skiers of all time, George was world overall champion twice. He currently chairs the HP Committee of Team Canada

Neilly Ross won Masters in 2017 (age 15) and 2018 (age 16), and World Championships in 2017 at age 16. Neilly also won Moomba at age 15. Anna Gay first won World Championships in 2015 at 15, and Masters at 16. I am not sure about her age for her Moomba wins. Pato Font won Masters at age 16 and World Championships in 2019 at age 17. I know that Patrice Martin won the 1979 World Championships, very young. I am sure that Britt and Tawn Larsen won some majors at very young ages too. Cory as well.

Start them right! D3 Ion S 62.5" Junior... magical

Thank you for the compliments. I will certainly pass them on to Charlie. He is enjoying the ride, for sure.

@Bruce_Butterfield takes note of a reality--by the existing rules, a skier on even a somewhat short rope that satisfies requisite elements of 10.12A will more than frequently also satisfy 10.12B. Accordingly, there is disparity between the intent of the rule and the literal application of the rule. I believe the solution may lie in an improvement in the definitional requirement of 10.12B to include language involving a committed turn with the return of the free hand to the handle. Accordingly, 1/4's and 1/2's are distinguished.

The support in the community is awesome, thank you. @139 Eddie has invested a ton of time in Charlie's skiing. He also provided the place to ski.

c'mon @PatM he still has a few buoys to go ?

I do not have this information--but I believe Charlie's comment comes from chatter with some of the athletes who were part of the group running 39 very early (Sean Hunter, Nate, maybe Fede and others at the tournament), and Freddie's comments on the webcast. I know that KC Wilson's name was in the mix too. Pulling up Sacha it looks like he ran 39 at 15... Thanks for the supportive comments. I like to remind Charlie that the greats build a style to endure time. Kinda like golf--going low here and there is different than week in week out and in the majors ✌

visit www.masterswaterski.com /news to view the Masters Qualification Series minimum performance thresholds. We are hosting MQS II and have quite a roster of athletes who have qualified and entered. Open Division Qualification scores: Open Men’s Slalom: 6 @ 10.75 meters Open Women’s Slalom: 3 @ 11.25 meters Open Men’s Trick: 9,900 points Open Women’s Trick: 6,600 points Open Men’s Jump: 61.0 meters Open Women’s Jump: 43.0 meters Junior Division qualification scores: Junior Men’s Slalom: 2 @ 11.25 meters Junior Women’s Slalom: 2 @ 12 meters Junior Men’s Trick: 5,800 points Junior Women’s Trick: 4,500 points Junior Men’s Jump: 42.5 meters Junior Women’s Jump: 33.0 meters Junior Men's Overall: Meet or exceed the IWSF World Ranking List overall score of 1578.91 OR meet or exceed at least two individual event disciplines benchmark scores Junior Women's Overall: Meet or exceed the IWSF World Ranking List overall score of 1606.37 OR meet or exceed at least two individual event discipline benchmark scores For more specifics, visit https://masterswaterski.com/news/nautique-announces-masters-qualifying-series

The option of a re-ride kills the competition, creates too many "what-if's" and in the eyes of competitors, would create an "unfair advantage" for additional opportunities on the site. And for the purpose of record review would also be disqualifiable as the concept of a "practice pass" has been introduced (amongst other issues). The thresholds are there for records and ranking list. The data is there to demand an adherence and to provide drivers with the understanding of what they should be achieving every pass. Wider tolerances will promote wider deviations (discouraging this is the very point of the technology). If the boat strays, then: no record, likely no world ranking list inclusion of the score, plus a blemish on the driver's Surepath passport (meaning possibly less likely to be selected for future prestigious events).

I have no issue with the tolerances but strongly disagree with the rules as written and applied. Consider that prior to Surepath, we were without quantifiable data for deviation, and relied solely on judgment of an end-course video screen. Enter Surepath, and we have data for every pass! Meaning every driver essentially has a record ("Surepath passport") that follows them. The possibilities in terms of data analytics are endless, and will certainly entice every driver to perform their best, while insisting on remaining within the rules. Remember that before Surepath, this data simply was not available. Evaluation of each driver's adherence to rules depended as much upon reputation as proper analytics! Now, with the data, objective analysis and evaluation is a snap. BUT, drivers are human, and this ought to be factored. Human performance is sometimes less than optimal, and subtle errors may be made. But these ought not to interfere with the spirit of competition. Also, let's consider--how many title events have been won with (at least somewhat) favorable boat path? Would it be a stretch to guess 30%? more? And what are the downsides of the mandatory re-ride with a drift out of tolerance? Maybe Allie Nicholson could describe this for us. I am deeply concerned that the current rules allowed for this kind of result--she got the job done, but was then pick-pocketed. I do NOT attribute this to fault of the driver (Patrice and Becky were both exceptional all day), but to flaws in the rules. My thoughts: The advent of Surepath demands excellence from drivers, as their record depends upon best efforts. Frequent deviations will be noticed. And record review is now perfectly objective. These safeguards alone have enhanced adherence to rules, and we ought to delight in the progress while maintaining proper spirit of competition. Requiring Allie to run 11.25m again in my view completely violates the principles of fair competition. What should the rules include? 1. In the event of a detrimental boat path (greater than -20 cm) on any buoy up to and including the buoy where the skiers miss occurred, boat judge shall notify skier, and skier shall be offered an optional re-ride. 2. Should the event judges witness repeated excessive deviations or pattern driving, driver shall be removed. It is possible that number 1 could be expanded upon to properly define the last buoy worthy of consideration for detrimental path. I do not believe favorable path is cause for re-ride unless after a poll of the appointed officials it is deemed to be intentionally excessive and/or in violation of the spirit of fair competition (in this case the driver would be removed). I believe this is all that is required for the time being.

@MillerTime38 No the governing bodies should not have stepped in to educate neighbors... My suggestion is centered around the fact that we all hear how difficult the permitting process can be to dig a lake, time after time--when from an environmental standpoint the construction of a ski lake may not be quite as offensive as is often perceived. If the growth of the sport is tied to the creation of more venues, then the governing bodies have a vested interest in possibly facilitating what is currently a very cumbersome process. Information from a credible governing body can offer this. By no means is this a dig at any of our governing bodies--these organizations face very difficult challenges in many ways, and certainly do a very good job in terms of organizing our sport and disciplines (usually involving extremely dedicated volunteers). But by bringing awareness to the value of the creation of new venues, it is possible that the governing bodies could really benefit in the medium to long term as far as growth. I understand that USGA, by having invested in producing some informative materials, has helped to streamline the application process for a developer who wishes to build a golf course. At the end of the day, ski lakes are very similar to golf courses--yes, a bunch of dirt and water is being moved around, but in the end there is open space for a variety of species to flourish. The more open space with ponds/lakes, the better our environment, yet it seems things can go off the tracks to those not familiar with what exactly is being proposed, stifling opportunity for our sport to grow.

It's no secret that the participant numbers in competitive water skiing have a strong positive correlation to the number of (approx) 2300' x 300' private (or public with restrictions) water bodies that are in existence and accessible in some way. Our governing bodies need to focus on this relationship, and aim to streamline the process for lake developer candidates. Presently, each and every wannabe lake farmer dreamer needs to reinvent the wheel (often at a drain of a substantial portion of their potential lifetime product) just to get started with the endeavor. Streamlining the process ought to include the production of information that illustrates the net environmental gain component of water ski lakes, as well as the many other benefits (health, community, open space, economic, etc). It seems that the lack of education amongst critics (often fearful and uninformed neighbors) can lead to a strong and uninformed opposition. Economics has dictated the locations for many of the hundreds of man-made ski lakes across the country, causing lakes to constructed on fairly large tracts in the path of growth but some years out. Looking at aerials of South Florida, it is incredible to see the amount of development that has occurred in the past 30 years. It seems a shame that more ski lakes weren't dug a few decades ago, as the water bodies ought to be viewed as pleasant and welcomed compliments to (and reprieve from) the endless development of subdivisions.

68 D3 ION is super balanced, remarkably stable tip/tail. Will feel considerably quicker than his 7000.

We are headed to see wife's family in Hickory tomorrow morning. The lake just south on 321 is Rocky Ford, owned by my wife's brother Clay Neill and dad Ed. They also own Little Mountain in Denver. Jeff Gilbert and some other area tournament skiers ski there, in a club. I am sure that some other members will follow this thread and offer connections. @outplacedskiing pm me if you would like to be connected with Clay

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It is the same trick, same spin direction, but first is inverted (spinning in the opposite direction of travel), second is normal spin direction. I think that Pato's imagination and what he and other young skiers manage to come up with is what will continue to make the discipline so exciting. Innovation will lead to new world records